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September 18, (THEWILL) - Abu Dhabi has abolished a requirement for visitors coming from other parts of the United Arab Emirates to show a negative Covid-19 test. The changes, effective from Sunday, come after the Covid-19 infection rate in the...

September 18, (THEWILL) - Taiwan’s air force scrambled on Friday to warn away 10 Chinese aircraft that entered its air defence zone, Taiwan’s defence ministry said, the day after the island announced a $9 billion boost to military spending...

September 18, (THEWILL) - France was plunged into an unprecedented diplomatic crisis with the United States and Australia on Friday after recalling the ambassadors to both countries over a trilateral security agreement that voided a $40 billion submarine contract...

September 17, (THEWILL) - Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag has resigned over her handling of the Afghan evacuation crisis last month. The Netherlands managed to evacuate around 2,000 people from Afghanistan in the last two weeks of August. However, hundreds of...

September 17, (THEWILL) - Russia goes to the polls from Friday to elect a new Parliament in a three-day vote. Observers say the vote will be a litmus test for President Vladimir Putin's grip on power at the Kremlin. The majority...

September 17, (THEWILL) - The Duke of Edinburgh's will is to remain secret for at least 90 years to protect the "dignity and standing" of the Queen, the High Court has ruled. Unlike other members of the royal family, Diana,...

September 16, (THEWILL) - France is reacting with anger after being left out of an agreement between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia to give Australia nuclear-powered submarines. The announcement of the partnership is widely perceived as a challenge...

September 16, (THEWILL) - Time magazine has published its annual list of the 100 most influential people, with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle gracing the cover of the magazine's print issue. The 2021 list also includes US President Joe Biden,...

September 16, (THEWILL) - The UK, US and Australia have announced a historic security pact in the Asia-Pacific, in what's seen as an effort to counter China. The pact, to be known as AUKUS, will cover artificial intelligence, cyber and...

September 16, (THEWILL) - Queen Elizabeth raised eyebrows after expressing her “good wishes” to North Korea on its national day as Kim Jong-un continued to test missiles. Her Majesty sent the message via the Foreign Office on September 7, in time for...