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Nusseibeh enters race to be UN chief, vows to pursue peace through ‘quiet diplomacy’
The United Nations should use “quiet diplomacy” to prevent conflicts from escalating and help secure practical agreements that ease human suffering while paving the way for wider political settlements, UAE diplomat Lana Nusseibeh has said as she...
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‘Healthy UAE’: Govt to set up unified control system within 2 years
The UAE plans to establish a unified command-and-control system for the health emergency sector within two years, as the country moves to strengthen healthcare resilience and integrate emergency services. Health and Prevention Minister Ahmed bin Ali...
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UAE AND FRANCE SIGN STRATEGIC DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP FRAMEWORK
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and France President Emmanuel Macron witness the exchange of the Strategic Defence Partnership Framework between the two countries on Tuesday.
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‘Social media bots being used to fuel regional tensions’
Social media bots are being used to inflame tensions between countries in the region, a senior UAE official has warned, revealing that more than 11,000 new bots were created in October 2026 alone. He described the figure as “a huge amount, a huge...
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All role models invited to win DH1M Arab Hope Makers award, says VP
ADh1-million prize awaits the winner of the seventh edition of Arab Hope Makers, an initiative that celebrates people making a difference through charitable and humanitarian work. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime...
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‘UAE will take all measures to protect its sovereignty if Iran attacks again’
The UAE will take whatever measures are necessary to protect its sovereignty, national security and people if Iran launches further attacks, a senior Emirati official said on Thursday, indicating that all options remain on the table when it comes to...
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RTA reveals places in Dubai set to boom as population swells
Dubai’s population has grown from a mere 40,000 residents in 1960 to 4.8 million today, with the emirate’s daytime population swelling to about 6.5 million as commuters, tourists and workers flood in daily, according to Muna Al Osaimi, CEO of the...
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Dubai’s infrastructure push to benefit residents and visitors
Dubai outlined its longterm vision for travel, trade and city life at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Leadership Forum 2026, held at Dubai World Trade Centre on Tuesday, with officials presenting plans to connect the emirate through integrated transport...
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UAE okays 2027-2029 budget with Dh292.5 billion spending
The UAE Cabinet has approved a federal general budget of Dh292.5 billion for 2027 to 2029, an increase of 28.3 per cent on the preceding threeyear period. The budget for the 2027 fiscal year, part of the wider threeyear plan, was approved with...
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Dubai tests driverless electric pods on routes away from regular traffic
Dubai has begun testing a new transport system featuring driverless electric pods that can carry up to six passengers, travel at speeds of up to 50kmph and operate on dedicated routes away from regular traffic. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)...
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Oil surges over 5% on reports of likely fresh US strikes on Iran
Oil prices soared more than five per cent on Thursday following reports that the United States could launch fresh attacks on Iran before next month’s midterm elections, risking further supply disruptions. International benchmark Brent North Sea crude...
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Dubai will not allow shared bachelor housing in tourist, commercial areas
Shared housing will only be permitted in areas specified by the Dubai Municipality (DM) according to a circular issued by the civic body. They have also specified that shared housing includes designated units for families and bachelors. Properties...
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A JOURNEY THROUGH 50 YEARS OF CONNECTING NATIONS
EPISODE 1 1976 to 1986 Remember the landline? Before mobile phones put a number in every pocket, one landline connected the whole household. We revisit the rituals, memories and early moments that brought UAE homes onto the network. EPISODE 2 1986...
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Middle East oil exports exceed pre-war levels
Crude oil exports from the Middle East rose above pre-war levels in four of the seven days of the final week of September, shipping data showed on Monday, despite attacks on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Crude exports from the region...
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Flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out terrorist act, probe reveals
The UAE’S investigation into an altercation on board flydubai flight FZ1073 to Israel on September 30 has confirmed that the flight’s co-pilot attempted to carry out a “terrorist act”. Attorney-general Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al Shamsi, in a...
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UAE to investigate if flydubai incident linked to ‘terrorist activity or purpose’
UAE authorities are investigating whether the incident involving flydubai flight FZ1073 “was linked to any terrorist activity or purpose or involved prior planning or direction”, the UAE Attorney-general said on Thursday. Counsellor Dr Hamad Saif Al...
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Flight deck altercation forces flydubai plane to land in Saudi
Aflydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday after an altercation occurred in the flight deck, the airline said. The incident resulted in injuries to some members of the aircraft crew, who were taken to a hospital...
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Dispute over 3 UAE islands occupied by Iran must be settled peacefully, Al Marar tells UN
The UAE has reiterated its rejection of Iran’s occupation of the three Emirati islands of Greater Tunb, Lesser Tunb and Abu Musa. Addressing the high-level general debate of the 81st session of the UN General Assembly, UAE Minister of State Khalifa...
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Abu Dhabi and Dubai are a lot closer, now
Etihad Rail’s Dubai station was inaugurated on Monday, marking the official launch of the national rail network ahead as passenger services are set to begin between Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah on September 30, 2026. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin...
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Iran insists diplomacy only way forward after Trump bins peace plan
Iran insisted on Sunday that only diplomacy can solve its conflict with the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump said he rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end fighting. “Our conditions are clear, and...
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Xi, Trump focus on peace, ways to keep AI under human control
Xi Jinping called on Thursday for the United States and China to manage their superpower rivalry and keep AI under human control as President Donald Trump gave his Chinese counterpart a lavish welcome at the White House Trump shook hands with Xi at...
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Us-iran first shuttle talks in months was productive: Trump
The first shuttle talks between the United States and Iran for months raised hopes on Wednesday that the adversaries could make some progress towards ending the Middle East war, although neither side spelled out any change in their positions. Iran’s...
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Iranian airlines to ‘shut down’ worldwide by Sept 23: Bessent
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Monday that Iranian airlines will have trouble functioning globally in two days under the weight of American sanctions — as the Trump administration seeks to keep pressure on Tehran. On September 23, “all...
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Houthi attack on Saudi could rapidly escalate Mideast war, warns US
The United States warned that fighting between Saudi Arabia and Iran-backed Houthis could “escalate rapidly” after a missile attack targeted Riyadh for the first time since the Yemen conflict resumed. US President Donald Trump cut short a weekend at...
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‘UAE-IRAN meeting opens path to ease tension, build ties’
AUAE-IRAN meeting in New Delhi has provided an important platform for the two countries to explore a path towards the future despite continuing differences, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said at the Arab Media Summit in...
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DP World says Hormuz ‘will reopen’, stays flexible with cargo shipments
DP World is confident that the Strait of Hormuz will reopen eventually, but in the meantime the shipping and logistics giant is leaning on its operational flexibility to keep cargoes moving, its global head of Economic Zones said on Wednesday. “The...
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GCC chief presses for unified media strategy to counter misinformation
Gulf countries need a unified media framework capable of responding rapidly to misinformation and communicating the region’s position with one clear voice, GCC Secretary General Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi said. Speaking at the Arab Media Summit 2026 in...
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Saudi pipeline attack fuels another oil rally as supply risk returns
Global oil markets have started the week on a firm footing, with crude prices continuing to climb above the $100-a-barrel mark as traders assess the implications of a drone attack on Saudi Arabia’s East-west pipeline and renewed uncertainty around...
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Iran and UAE want to ‘turn the page’ on war, says Pezeshkian
Iran and the UAE, whose relations have deteriorated since the start of the Middle East war, want to “turn the page”, the Iranian president said on Sunday. “For the first time since the war and the incidents that occurred in the Gulf, we had a...
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UAE to invest 40 billion euros in Germany
The UAE has announced plans to invest 40 billion euros (Dh170 billion) in Germany across a number of sectors that represent strategic and development priorities for both countries. These include industry, advanced technology, artificial intelligence,...
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Iran, US hit oil tankers in biggest wave of counter attacks since war began
Iran said on Wednesday it had attacked 10 ships near the Strait of Hormuz after the US sank five Iranian oil tankers, in the biggest declared wave of tit-for-tat attacks on shipping by both sides since the start of the six-month-old war. The attacks...
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GCC must play active role to help resolve Iran conflict: Experts
Gulf states must take a more active diplomatic role in resolving the Iran conflict and work with a wider group of global powers instead of waiting for Washington to find a solution, experts said during a panel at Hili forum. The call came as regional...
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3,300 missiles, drones fired by Iran mostly targeted civilian sites in UAE, says Gargash
Iran launched 3,300 missiles and drones at the UAE over the course of several weeks, with the vast majority of the attacks targeting civilian infrastructure, Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said in a Special Address at Hili...
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RECEIVE BAHRAIN KING
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain in Dubai on Saturday. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed...
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UAE, US presidents discuss Middle East developments
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump discussed Middle East developments, ongoing efforts to address them, and bilateral cooperation during a phone call received by the UAE President, state news agency Wam said...
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US targets Iran’s south coast, Tehran strikes back at bases
Iranians and their Arab neighbours feared a return of war on Wednesday after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July, with US forces striking Iran’s southern coast and Iran firing at American bases across the region. The...
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Jordanian child begins treatment for a rare genetic disease, thanks to Dubai Ruler’s touching gesture
The mother of 16-month-old Jordanian child Katia Abu Al Saud has thanked Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-president and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, after her daughter arrived in Dubai to begin treatment for spinal muscular...
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UAE is home to 59 billionaires with combined wealth of $201B; Dubai ranks joint 8TH globally
The UAE was home to 59 billionaires with a combined fortune of $201 billion in 2025, according to a new report, placing the country among the world’s top 15 billionaire markets. The number of billionaires in the UAE declined 1.9 per cent year-...
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Govt data reveals more private sector companies are hiring Emirati women
New figures show that Emirati women are playing a bigger role than ever in the country’s private sector. More than 123,000 Emirati women now work in private companies — meaning that women make up 71 per cent of all Emiratis working in the private...
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‘Promises offer no protection when missiles are in the air’
It has been six months since Iran first attacked the UAE and other Gulf countries, a period that has fundamentally damaged the “good faith” underpinning relations with Tehran, a senior UAE diplomat has said. “The unprovoked strikes against our nation...
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‘Give me my child back’: 14 infants killed in Islamabad hospital blaze
Afire erupted in a hospital maternity ward in Islamabad on Wednesday killing 14 infants, Pakistan authorities said, blaming a faulty air conditioner for the blaze. The dawn fire broke out on the third floor of the Mother and Child Health Ward at the...
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US vows to strangle Iran’s economy with new curbs
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, expanding Washington’s secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign. The announcement...
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Trump claims Iran collapsing after ‘economic D-day’ move
US President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran was “collapsing” as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat. Almost six months into their war, the two sides...
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Unhealthy trend: Avoid extreme diets and excessive exercise, warn doctors
As weight-loss trends, intense workout routines and carefully curated fitness content continue to dominate social media, health experts are warning that the pursuit of a “perfect” body can sometimes come at the expense of health. Doctors say they are...
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‘End of an era’: UAE residents are heartbroken with news of iconic Toyota building to be demolished
For years, the Nasser Rashid Lootah Building — more commonly called the Toyota building after the bright red and white signboard above it — has stood tall. It was first an icon of prosperity for the young city of Dubai but over the years turned into a...
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UAE being targeted by desperate media campaigns: Gargash
A top UAE official on Wednesday rejected multiple false claims in “desperate media campaigns” that he said were targeting the UAE. Dr Anwar Gargash, the adviser to the UAE President, in a statement, denied the “cancellation of labour residencies” and...
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Abu Dhabi home resales jump 56% in 2nd quarter as more buyers target projects nearing completion
Homebuyers in Abu Dhabi are increasingly snapping up properties in projects nearing completion, as rising prices across several established communities and a sharp increase in resales point to continued demand in the capital’s housing market. Abu...
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Iran talks tough, puts pressure on Trump for a deal
Iran will escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and beyond, and launch an attack if the US fails to implement an interim peace deal fully in a matter of weeks, a senior Iranian official said on Monday. If the US does not meet that deadline and...
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Beware of cloned sites, fake ads and scam calls: Police
A social media advertisement can appear to be a genuine business. A website can appear almost identical to the official platform. Even a phone call may sound convincing. But behind these seemingly legitimate offers could be a scam designed to collect...
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Schools working with parents to implement new age cut-off date
When schools reopen at the end of this month, institutes in the UAE will begin implementing a new age cut-off date of December 31 for admissions, replacing the previous August 31 deadline. The change, announced by the Ministry of Education in December...
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President’s mall visit: A touching gesture by a true people’s leader
It was a regular Tuesday evening at Lulu Hypermarket in Mushrif Mall. Shoppers were busy filling their trolleys and picking up groceries for the week ahead when they noticed a surprise visitor among them — UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al...
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COLOMBIA QUAKE
Rescue crews dug through mountains of shattered concrete in western Colombia on Tuesday, racing to find survivors after a powerful earthquake killed more than 200 people, according to estimates from local authorities. Families waited beside the rubble...
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TYPHOON DOLPHIN DISPLACES OVER A MILLION IN CHINA
The weakening Typhoon Dolphin brought heavy rain and grounded hundreds of flights on Monday in eastern China, where authorities said more than a million people have been evacuated over the past few days. The weather system has lost power after making...
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UAE expresses concern over ship attacks, Hormuz closure
The UAE has expressed grave concerns over Iranian attacks on commercial shipping and closure of the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the 2026 BRICS Trade Ministers Meeting (TMM), Dr Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi, UAE Minister of Foreign Trade, underscored...
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Shared housing units in Dubai to get rental index
>> This index will curb informal rent-setting practices and improve transparency for landlords and tenants >> Violations may result in fines ranging from Dh500 to Dh500,000 Dubai will introduce a dedicated rental index for shared housing units under...
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RUSSIAN MISSILE AND DRONE STRIKES
Firefighters work at a site of a Russian missile strike in Kyiv region, Ukraine, on Wednesday. Russian missile and drone strikes killed at least 17 people and wounded dozens more in Kyiv and the surrounding region overnight. Ukraine was unable to shoot...
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Booming non-oil sector lifts UAE economy in 1st quarter
The UAE’S non-oil sector contributed almost 80 per cent of the national economy during the first quarter of 2026 as its real gross domestic product grew three per cent to Dh485 billion. Non-oil GDP grew by 4.8 per cent, raising its contribution to 79.4...
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‘A Rail to Road’ car service for Etihad Rail passengers
A first-of-its-kind ‘Rail to Road’ service will allow Etihad Rail passengers to rent a vehicle directly from train stations to complete the final leg of their journeys across the UAE. Thrifty Car Rental UAE said on Monday that it had secured an...
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US and Israel to stop striking Iran in hope of quick deal: Trump
President Donald Trump said on Saturday that the United States and Israel had agreed to hold off on new strikes on Iran — provided that a deal to end the months-long conflict is reached rapidly. Fears had been mounting that the fighting could escalate...
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161,000 more people made Dubai their home in 2026
Dubai’s population has crossed 4.74 million after the emirate added more than 161,000 residents since the beginning of 2026, live data showed on Thursday. The population stood at 4,741,335 at 1.45pm on July 30, according to the Dubai Population Clock....
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20 killed as US, Saudi hit Iran’s allies in Iraq
The United States and Saudi Arabia jointly struck Iran-backed armed groups in Iraq on Wednesday, the first US airstrikes in the Middle East since President Donald Trump suspended the US bombing campaign against Iran last week. Iran, for its part, said...
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Dubai Metro’s Blue Line Dragon Mart station begins to take shape
More than 20 metres below the ground near Dragon Mart, one of Dubai Metro Blue Line’s biggest stations is beginning to take shape. Concrete walls have been built, the first tunnel has reached the station and a giant tunnel boring machine (TBM) has...
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I won’t wait long for diplomacy to succeed: Trump
Iran and the United States held their fire for a third consecutive day on Monday, though American ally Saudi Arabia said it had intercepted a drone attack launched by Tehran-backed groups in Iraq. Fighting between the longtime foes has paused since...
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Global investors back Dubai’s realty market
Dubai’s off-plan property market continues to draw unprecedented levels of international investor interest, with 84 per cent of global investors surveyed in a study now rating the emirate as a more attractive destination for off-plan investment than...
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Oil surges past $100 after Houthis’ Red Sea attacks
US President Donald Trump promised on Thursday “major military punishment” for Iran and its Houthi allies, after the Yemeni fighters struck two Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, extending the Middle East war to a second major shipping chokepoint. The...
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Abu Dhabi makes a splash with DH100B waterfront project
Abu Dhabi has unveiled Marsa Al Saadiyat, a landmark Dh100 billion mixed-use development spanning 6.4 million square metres, marking the final phase of the Saadiyat Island masterplan and one of the emirate’s largest waterfront projects. Developed by...
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‘US will take care of Houthis if they blockade Saudi ports’
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he would “take care of ” the Houthi rebels if the Iran-backed militant group follows through on its threatened blockade of Saudi ports. “If something like that happens, we take care of it,” Trump told...
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Burnham becomes Britain PM, vows stability with 10-year plan
New UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Monday promised to set out a 10-year-plan for Britain, to ease the cost of living crisis and outlined policy goals including an end to sleeping on the streets. Accompanied by wife Marie-france van Heel, Burnham...
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US intensifies its attack on Iran after two troops killed
The US said it had completed an eighth straight night of attacks against Iran after earlier announcing that two US military personnel were killed in Jordan, while US allies in the region reported more Iranian attacks on Sunday. The US and Iran have...
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US, Iran trade blows in rekindled Mideast war
The United States struck Iran and Tehran hit back at US allies in the Gulf on Thursday, as the foes battled over the vital Strait of Hormuz in the renewed Middle East war, despite a call from mediator Pakistan to resume talks. The rekindled fighting...
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Us-Iran escalation threatens shipping
The US conducted a new wave of strikes against Iran’s coastal defence systems and missile sites on Wednesday after reimposing a naval blockade of Iranian ports, while Iran threatened to shut off more regional energy exports. The daytime strikes mark...
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One dead as Iranian missiles hit 2 UAE tankers in Hormuz
Amid the heightened hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE’S Ministry of Defence (MOD) announced on Tuesday that national tankers were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz,...
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Trump reinstates Iran blockade, puts a 20% toll on Hormuz ships
President Donald Trump declared the return of a US naval blockade on Iranian ports on Monday, saying Washington would impose hefty fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz as fighting once again flared over the vital waterway. Iran’s military...
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US insists Hormuz remains open despite Iran ‘closing it’
Iran said the Strait of Hormuz was closed on Sunday while the United States insisted it remained open, after the confrontation over the vital waterway again sparked US and Iranian strikes. The strait, essential to global oil and gas supplies, has...
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Us-Iran escalation takes a toll on Hormuz traffic
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen sharply since Wednesday, especially through the Un-backed Omani route, analysts said, after vessels were attacked earlier this week and as the United States and Iran traded renewed strikes. Flows through...
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Trump says Iran ceasefire ‘over’
US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was “over” on Wednesday but left the door open to more talks, after fighting flared sparked by Iranian attacks on ships in the vital Strait of Hormuz. The strategic shipping route remains a...
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