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CultureMarvel Stars Join Global Call for the Release of Imprisoned Palestinian Leader Marwan Barghouti
Over 20 Marvel stars, alongside more than 200 cultural figures, have signed a statement urging the UN and global governments to secure the release of imprisoned Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti.
PoliticsUSS George Washington Arrives in Middle East to Relieve USS Abraham Lincoln Amid Rising Tensions
The USS George Washington has arrived in the Middle East to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln amidst heightened tensions with Iran and reports of harsh conditions on the departing carrier.
PoliticsIsrael and Turkey Trade Accusations of Expansionism in Syria Following Strategic Airbase Strike
Tensions flared between Israel and Turkey after an Israeli airstrike targeted a strategic airbase in northern Syria, leading both nations to accuse each other of regional expansionism.
EconomyWhy the Green Transition Must Deliver Jobs Today, Not Just Climate Targets for 2050
Addressing high global youth unemployment requires aligning the green transition with immediate economic opportunities rather than focusing solely on long-term climate targets. True sustainability must encompass the triple bottom line of people, planet, and prosperity.
Breaking NewsMiddle East Security Alert: UAE Residents Warned of Potential Missile Threats Amid Regional Escalation
UAE residents receive security alerts regarding potential missile threats as regional tensions involving Iran, the US, and various armed groups escalate.
EconomyOil Prices Jump 3% as US Reinstates Iran Sanctions After Hormuz Deal Expires
Oil prices climbed nearly 3 per cent following the expiry of a US-Iran deal and renewed US pressure on Tehran, exacerbating supply concerns in the Strait of Hormuz.
PoliticsUAE President Sheikh Mohamed and US President Donald Trump Discuss Middle East Developments in Phone Call
President Sheikh Mohamed discussed regional developments and bilateral ties with US President Donald Trump by phone, following high-level meetings in Abu Dhabi and a condemned drone attack in Iraq's Kurdistan region.
EconomyDubai Drivers Face Expanding Paid Parking Network as Parkin Cites Urban Growth
Parkin executives say Dubai's expanding paid parking network is essential to manage traffic and urban growth, despite facing some resident criticism.
PoliticsSyria and IAEA Announce Major Breakthrough on Legacy Nuclear Issues
Syria and the IAEA have reported a major breakthrough in resolving long-standing nuclear safeguarding issues from the Assad regime, granting inspectors rare access to a secret site in Deir Ezzor.
Breaking NewsUAE Schools Prepare for Normal Opening Despite Recent Missile Alerts
UAE schools are moving forward with plans to open for the 2026-27 academic year as scheduled, maintaining established safety protocols and emergency procedures despite recent regional missile alerts.
EconomyTrump Warns of Severe Economic Consequences for Countries Dealing With Iran
US President Donald Trump has threatened severe economic consequences for any country supporting Iran, prompting responses from international partners and Iranian officials amid ongoing trade suspensions.
PoliticsUS Diplomatic Isolation Deepens Amid Ongoing Conflict with Iran
US President Donald Trump's approach to the Iran war is alienating key international allies, including South Korea, Oman, and Nato members, as diplomatic tensions mount.
Breaking NewsUAE Air Defence Successfully Responds to Ballistic Missile Threat Launched from Iran
UAE air defence systems responded to two ballistic missiles launched from Iran on Tuesday evening, prompting temporary alerts for residents in Dubai and Sharjah before the situation was declared safe.
Breaking NewsMiddle East Tensions Escalate as Houthis Claim Attacks on Saudi Oil Tankers and Aramco Facility
Middle East tensions mount as the UAE halts financial ties with Iran, ballistic missiles are reported, and the Houthis claim attacks on Saudi oil tankers and an Aramco refinery.
Politics'The Voice of Hind Rajab' Star Questions Israel's Military Investigation into Five-Year-Old's Killing
Palestinian actor Motaz Malhees has questioned whether the Israeli military's newly launched investigation into the killing of Hind Rajab will result in actual accountability.
TechnologyDubai and India Forge Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Private-Sector Adoption of Agentic AI
Dubai Chambers and India's Nasscom have signed an agreement to accelerate the adoption of agentic AI among private-sector firms, boosting operational efficiency and business collaboration.
PoliticsGulf Diplomacy Intensifies as Qatar and Oman Lead Push to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Standoff
Qatar and Oman are leading a regional diplomatic push to broker an interim deal with Iran and restore vital shipping lanes through the Strait of Hormuz amidst mounting economic pressure from the United States.
MiscellaneousDubai's Iconic Toyota Building Set for 2027 Demolition as Tenants Face Sudden Eviction
Dubai's famous Toyota Building is scheduled for demolition in 2027, leaving shocked residents facing sudden utility disconnections and forced evictions.
PoliticsNew UK Middle East Minister Stephen Doughty Urges Israel to Increase Humanitarian Aid to Gaza
During his first regional visit to the Egyptian border, UK Minister for the Middle East Stephen Doughty called on Israel to increase humanitarian aid flows into Gaza and signed a new migration partnership with Egypt.
Breaking NewsUS Judge Issues Stern Warning to Prosecutors Ahead of Lockerbie Bombing Trial
A US judge warned prosecutors in the upcoming Lockerbie bombing trial over improperly certified evidence, as proceedings approach following years of delays.
PoliticsFrance Expels Iranian Diplomats as Diplomatic Tensions Escalate Rapidly
France is expelling two Iranian diplomats following a similar move by Tehran, as broader Middle East tensions escalate and impact regional trade and security.
PoliticsPennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro Cracks Down on AI Data Centre Developers with New Executive Order
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has issued an executive order imposing strict new requirements on AI data centre developers to protect consumers, local communities, and the environment.
PoliticsUnprecedented UN Security Council Deadlock Over Iran Sanctions Paralyzes Subsidiary Leadership
An eight-month deadlock over leadership in UN Security Council subsidiary bodies and the Iran sanctions committee has created an unprecedented institutional crisis.
EconomyUS Treasury Doubles Debt Repurchases to Stabilize Bond Market Amid Rising Inflation and Federal Reserve Rate Pressures
The US Treasury has announced plans to double its government debt repurchases to stabilize the bond market, as long-term yields hit 20-year highs and the Federal Reserve weighs potential interest rate increases.