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US opposes UN adoption of map showing Africa’s true size

The UN General Assembly on Friday backed a resolution calling for a shift away from the traditional Mercator projection of the world, with the US opposing the measure. The resolution, put forward by Togo and backed by the African Union, passed with 164 votes in favour, six abstentions and a single vote against by the US.

City-states of the world, unite!

In a turbulent year, the UAE has passed a severe stress test . Airport volumes and flight schedules are nearly back to normal, thousands of new business licences continue to be issued at pace, and the country has retained its top ranking in the latest Henley and Partners Global Wealth Migration Report.

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