At least 16 people were killed when a bus carrying passengers returning from a festival overturned in northeastern Brazil, according to local officials. The fatal bus accident occurred in a rural area of Alagoas state when the vehicle, which was transporting approximately 60 passengers, veered off course and flipped over. The Alagoas regional government confirmed in an official statement that seven women, five men, and four children died in the crash. Authorities have launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly incident, though the exact cause remains under review. Details of the Bus Accident in Alagoas Colonel André Madeiro,…
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The United Arab Emirates and the Democratic Republic of Congo have signed a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, marking a strategic milestone in expanding the UAE’s trade network across Africa. According to Dr. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Foreign Trade, the comprehensive economic partnership agreement represents a crucial step in strengthening the UAE’s economic presence in Central Africa, a region with significant growth potential. The agreement was formalized on February 3, 2026, in Abu Dhabi, as reported by the Emirates News Agency. Dr. Al Zeyoudi emphasized that the Democratic Republic of Congo ranks among Africa’s ten largest economies, with…
The 2026 World Government Summit opened in Dubai on February 4, with a powerful message from Mohammad Abdullah Al Gergawi, UAE Minister of Cabinet Affairs and Chairman of the Summit. Al Gergawi emphasized that governments must adapt to serve a fundamentally transformed human being, warning that the greatest risk is not falling behind technology but falling behind humanity itself. The World Government Summit continues through February 5, bringing together global leaders to address critical questions shaping the future of governance. In his keynote address, Al Gergawi welcomed participants to the summit, which operates under the vision of President Sheikh Mohamed…
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