Month: May 2026

(The Center Square) – In a rare show of solidarity, building trade unions and U.S. Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pa., want to streamline the federal permitting process so that projects stay

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany within the next year, the Pentagon said on Friday.

JNIM and Tuareg separatists continue their attacks against Mali’s military government.

Test yourself on the week of April 25: Iran offers to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the UAE leaves OPEC, and Colombia hosts a conference.

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US President Donald Trump said on Friday he was not satisfied ‌with the latest Iranian proposal for talks on the Iran war, while Iran’s foreign minister said…

Jumping the red light is punishable with a Dh50,000 fine, 30-day vehicle confiscation and 23 black points on the driver’s licence.

UAE backs IMO resolution urging Iran to halt attacks on commercial shipping, warning of severe marine pollution risks in the Arabian Gulf and Sea of Oman.

Looking to catch some performances in Dubai? From ballet and theatre to live music, comedy and cultural showcases, there’s something everyone

Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has issued new guidelines to protect consumer rights in the aviation sector…

The trend is a challenge for the UAE’s wider full-service restaurant market estimated to be worth $9.5 billion last year

Ripple has opened its regional headquarters in Dubai to enhance the operational capacity of its technical team…

At a gas station in Los Angeles, Ryder Thomas wore a grimace of barely suppressed anger as he filled his pickup truck, watching the cost tick up to $130 for a…

UAE skywatchers to see a rare Blue Moon twice in May, with full moons on May 2 and May 31. Find out why this celestial event is special and how to view it.

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Weekly real estate transactions in Dubai reached AED 15.2 billion, resulting from 3866 transactions, according to data…

Dubai Customs welcomed Aliaksei Galdzievich, the Consul General of the Republic of Belarus in Dubai, on Friday…

Dubai Police announce the “Proud of the UAE” cycling race this Sunday, 3 May, in collaboration with the UAE Cycling Federation, with AED 264,000 in prizes. Part

On World Matcha Day, Soni Idrees, Social Media and Creative Editor, and the newsroom’s resident ‘Matcha Girlie’, shares why she loves matcha. Dubai: Art is not

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has launched the Mohammed Bin Rashid Government…

Discover how Big Ticket is making May a month of million-dirham dreams with a Dh20 million jackpot, weekly e-draws, and chances to win luxury cars.

Initiative has focus on analytics and use of AI to support government decision-making

Among the evidence gathered by investigators was a recorded phone call featuring Salah Gosh, the former Director of Sudan’s National Intelligence Service

Khalifa Bin Shaheen Al Marar, Minister of State, called for the immediate and unconditional reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and for Iran to be held fully…

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Mere 2.7 per cent candidates passed the most prestigious Central Superior Services (CSS) examination with a major milestone for the tribal districts of Khyber…

Faisi Shalmani carried stricken resident on his back for three hours to reach medical aid

Bedouin farmers show The National how age-old practice brings joy to Al Dhafra region

An IndiGo flight bound for Raipur was forced to abort its take-off at Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport after a group of monkeys was spotted crossing…

Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, is once again doing the…

A poultry farm owner in Uttar Pradesh’s Sultanpur has lodged a police complaint after 140 chickens at his facility reportedly died following exposure to loud…

Khaled Nseiba, CEO of Hala Taxi, confirmed that the company continues to support its position in the sector…

Dubai: For Almir Mujic, the UAE’s rugged landscape is more than just a place to ride. It’s a personal responsibility. The Bosnian expat’s deep-seated civic prid

Learn how Dubai’s new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive protects your rights on refunds, delays and cancellations when flying through Dubai airports.

There are few things more frustrating than losing your bag at the airport and not being able to trace it, or dealing with flight delays, and not receiving answe

Polish liver cancer patient finds advanced, personalised treatment at Abu Dhabi’s Burjeel Medical City, underscoring UAE’s rise as a medical tourism hub.

Dubai-based stock controller wins Dh25,000 in Big Ticket weekly e-draw after years of trying his luck, calling the surprise win “completely unexpected.”

Tehran has sent its latest proposal for negotiations with the United States to Pakistani mediators, Iranian state news ‌agency IRNA said on Friday, a move…

The consequences of the Emirates’ departure from OPEC | World News

Iran delivered a new proposal for peace talks with the US via mediator Pakistan, state media reported Friday, with negotiations between the two sides frozen despite a weeks-long ceasefire.

Mexico City is sinking nearly 10 inches every year, making it one of the world’s fastest-sinking metropolitan areas.

Amid transatlantic tensions over the Iran war, Trump has threatened to reduce troops in Germany.

The U.S. stock market is rising toward more records after Apple, Estee Lauder and others joined the list of companies delivering fatter profits for the start of the year than

Activists worldwide have gathered for May Day rallies and street protests, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions.

Germany’s vice chancellor says US President Donald Trump has made a mess of the Iran war and that his focus should be on ending it. As fuel prices soar, Lars Klingbeil said Trump bears responsibility for the fallout.

A London court on Friday overturned Emmy award-winning comedy writer Graham Linehan’s conviction for damaging the mobile phone of a transgender activist.

U.S. President Donald Trump says that he’s “not satisfied” with Iran’s latest proposal in negotiations to end war between the countries.

Labor Day comes as rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing triggered by the Iran war has hurt workers around the world.

According to Trump’s post on Truth Social, the tariff on European cars and trucks will increase to 25 per cent, effective next week. | World News