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SportsILT20 2026 Auction: Can UAE's Top Cricket Stars Shatter the $200,000 Milestone?
UAE cricketers prepare for the DP World ILT20 auction in Dubai, where 24 domestic player contracts are up for grabs amid potential World Cup qualifier scheduling conflicts.
CultureHeartbreak and Healing: Hisham Sharif Explores Pain in His First Dubai Solo Exhibition
Bahraini artist Hisham Sharif discusses his deeply personal first Dubai solo exhibition, Allusive Veil, which chronicles his journey through heartbreak, recovery, and vulnerability.
EconomyWhy the Global Humanitarian System Must Look Beyond Emergency Aid
With traditional aid budgets declining amid protracted global conflicts, experts argue that emergency assistance must be complemented by strategic private investment and philanthropy.
TechnologyDubai's Etihad Rail Service Debuts With Maiden Voyage to Abu Dhabi
Dubai's Etihad Rail passenger service has officially launched its inaugural journey to Abu Dhabi, marking a major milestone for the UAE transport network.
PoliticsUS Concludes 12-Year Iraq Mission Against ISIS Amid Rising Iranian Influence and New Regional Challenges
The US military is officially ending its 12-year anti-ISIS mission in Iraq, raising new concerns over regional security and growing Iranian influence.
Breaking News'Why are they killing our children?' Family of Indian sailor killed in Strait of Hormuz demands an end to attacks on merchant ships
The grieving family of a young Indian sailor killed by torpedoes in the Strait of Hormuz has pleaded with Iran and the US to stop attacking innocent merchant crews.
PoliticsCosta Rica's Rebeca Grynspan Maintains Advantage in Race for UN Chief After Fourth Straw Poll
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan has extended her lead in the fourth UN Security Council straw poll for the next Secretary General, though she still lacks a decisive consensus.
PoliticsCosta Rica's Rebeca Grynspan Extends Lead in Fourth UN Security Council Straw Poll for Next Secretary General
Costa Rica's Rebeca Grynspan has widened her lead in the fourth UN Security Council straw poll to select the next Secretary General, amid ongoing diplomatic maneuvering and scrutiny from permanent council members.
PoliticsTrump and Tech Leaders Address Voter Concerns Over AI Amid Growing Political Pressure
President Donald Trump met with major tech executives at the White House to address voter anxiety over artificial intelligence, just as new polling reveals growing political momentum for Democratic candidates favoring stricter regulations.
PoliticsAI Data Centre Backlash Threatens Republicans as Midterm Elections Approach
A new Quinnipiac University poll shows widespread voter opposition to AI data centres, boosting Democratic prospects ahead of the US midterm elections while presenting challenges for President Donald Trump and the Republican Party.
PoliticsUAE Condemns Al Aqsa Compound Incursion by Israeli Minister and Settlers
The UAE has strongly condemned the storming of the Al Aqsa mosque compound by Itamar Ben-Gvir and hundreds of settlers, warning against provocative escalation and extremism.
EconomyUS Releases Final Batch of Emergency Oil Reserve to Combat Surging Fuel Prices
The US announced the release of up to 40 million barrels of crude oil from its emergency stockpile to combat surging fuel prices resulting from the Iran war.
PoliticsUK Prime Minister Andy Burnham Signals Potential Reversal on Brexit at Labour Party Conference
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham used his Labour Party conference speech to signal a potential reversal on Brexit, declaring that leaving the EU has done more harm than good.
MiscellaneousGroundbreaking Study Confirms Arabian Sea Humpback Whales Are a Genetically Distinct Subspecies
New genetic research reveals that the Arabian Sea humpback whale is a distinct evolutionary lineage and a potential fourth subspecies, though the isolated population remains vulnerable to numerous threats.
SportsManchester City Found Guilty of Financial Rule Breaches by Independent Commission, Club Vows to Appeal
An independent commission has found Manchester City guilty of financial rule breaches between 2009 and 2018, prompting the club to announce plans for an appeal.
PoliticsFatima Ezzahra El Mansouri Paved to Become Morocco's Historic First Female Prime Minister
Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri is set to become Morocco's first female prime minister after leading her party to victory in the recent parliamentary elections.
PoliticsLabour MPs and Activists Push for Total UK Arms Export Ban Against Israel
Labour MPs and activists at the party's annual conference are urging the UK government to implement a total ban on arms exports and further sanctions against Israel.
TechnologyPresident Donald Trump, Tony Robbins, and Joe Gebbia Launch AI-Powered Government Portal America.gov
President Donald Trump, alongside Tony Robbins and Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, unveiled the new AI-powered website America.gov to streamline US government services.
CultureRyan Reynolds Opens Up About Wrexham's Extraordinary Transformation and Community Pride
Ryan Reynolds discussed the incredible transformation of Wrexham at an event in Abu Dhabi, highlighting how the football club restored community identity, boosted tourism, and united local residents.
PoliticsFormer UK Attorney General Condemns Israel's Closure of East Jerusalem Consulate as Illegal
Former UK attorney general Dominic Grieve has declared Israel's closure of the British consulate in East Jerusalem as an unlawful assertion of sovereignty.
EconomyUAE and Egypt Renew Dh5 Billion Currency Swap Deal to Boost Bilateral Trade
The UAE and Egypt have renewed their Dh5 billion currency swap agreement for another five years to enhance trade relations, financial co-operation, and economic stability.
PoliticsAbducted Childhood Survivor Praises Prime Minister Andy Burnham at Labour Conference for Bringing Her Home from Libya
A woman abducted by her father to Libya as a child praised Prime Minister Andy Burnham at the Labour Conference for his instrumental role in helping her return home.
EconomyAbu Dhabi Accelerates Dh240 Billion Vision to Become a 15-Minute City
Abu Dhabi is investing Dh240 billion over the next decade into infrastructure and smart-city plans to transform the capital into a 15-minute city.
EconomyIraqi Airways to Restart Iran Flights After Receiving US Waiver
Iraqi Airways plans to resume flights to Iran in October after securing a US sanctions waiver for routes between Najaf International Airport and Iranian airports, following a brief suspension caused by pressure from Washington.