Category: City Buzz

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, center, welcomes Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari, right, in Berlin, Germany, Friday, Oct. 23, 2026. (AP Photo/Markus Schreiber)

Far-right presidential candidate is popular among those who believe more mining can help revitalise local economies

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Trump invokes Cold War-era Defense Production Act for oil production, refining – Nation and World News | Hawaii Tribune-Herald

Israel began demolishing buildings and forcing residents to evacuate a neighborhood in the occupied West Bank on Friday, hours after two Palestinian gunmen opened fire on an Israeli military checkpoint, killing two soldiers.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in the western Parisian suburb of Trappes after a drive-by shooting Friday that the president’s Élysée offices called “a racist terrorist attack”. One person…

Palermo, the capital of Sicily, and other cities in southern Italy were rocked by a series of earthquakes in the Tyrrhenian Sea Friday, including a magnitude 5.7 quake, according to USGS.

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed awards First Class Order of Zayed II to six ambassadors and Medal of Independence First Order to Mumbai and former Shanghai consuls-general, highlighting economic diplomacy and strategic partnerships

Anwar Gargash praises UAE diplomats after Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed honours ambassadors with the Order of Zayed II and Order of Independence for strengthening international partnerships

Abu Dhabi’s Department of Education and Knowledge is joining forces with private school groups to integrate local talent

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Dubai Police launch pedestrian safety campaign urging use of designated crossings and traffic signals, reminding motorists to slow down and give way, and warning of AED 400 fine for unsafe crossing

Dubai Police arrest six suspects behind the ‘Unexpected Deduction’ fraud after victims report mysterious bank transactions linked to a fake shopping website, stolen card details and digital wallets

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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince visits National Gallery of Greece and National Archaeological Museum

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UAE Embassy in Paris advises citizens to avoid crowded areas amid protests and heightened security measures in France this Saturday.

UAE leaders express heartfelt condolences to Saudi King after two officers die in a helicopter crash in Najran region.

UAE’s mediation leads to the exchange of 540 captives between Russia and Ukraine, showcasing its role as a trusted international peace broker.

Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed launches UAE Foreign Affairs Strategy 2027–2029 and honours excellence award winners in Abu Dhabi.

The Anwar Gargash Diplomatic Academy has welcomed the UAE’s official nomination of Lana Zaki Nusseibeh, Minister of State and a member of the Academy’s…

Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), announced the unanimous support of the GCC member states for the United Arab…

Sharjah temporarily closes Al Hamriyah Beach to prevent marine pollution from an oil spill. Authorities work to ensure safety and protect the coastline.

The Umm Al Quwain Municipality Department, in coordination with relevant authorities, is continuing its field operations to address the impact of an oil spill…

Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has visited the National Gallery of Greece in Athens, on the sidelines of his official…

Stay safe during UAE’s rainy season with DEWA’s tips to protect your home from electrical hazards. Learn how to prepare and prevent risks effectively.

Discover the largest piece of the Moon you can touch at Abu Dhabi’s Natural History Museum, a journey through Earth’s story and beyond.

Sheikh Theyab Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of the Presidential Court for Development and Fallen Heroes’ Affairs, led the United Arab…

The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has announced the schools across Abu Dhabi that excelled in embedding sustainable practices into their operations,…

A woman identified by her initials, S.N., woke up one morning to a series of text messages notifying her that large sums of money had been deducted from her…

China ordered an

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Dubai Fashion Week SS27 opened on 22 October with four runway shows from Yousef Aljasmi, Sara Pedram, Pallavi Puri and Krésha Bajaj x Alok Lodha Jewels.

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The New York City Council voted on Thursday to ban horse-drawn carriages from city streets and Central Park beginning in June 2028, ending a historic tourist…

Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed meets Indian PM Modi to strengthen UAE-India ties at NDTV World Summit 2026 in New Delhi.

Dubai court dismisses Dh500,000 claim over fatal road accident, ruling insufficient evidence of lawyer’s negligence or heirs’ financial loss.

Dubai Police crack down on gang behind fake shopping site scam, recovering stolen bank cards and preventing further fraud.

Team Dalma debuts in Hexagon World Series 2027 with world No. 1s Tapia and Coello, plus Araújo and Dal Pozzo, showcasing elite padel talent in Abu Dhabi.

Passion may get an artist started, but building a sustainable creative career requires patience, perseverance and a lot of self-discipline, three prolific Arab…

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has conferred the First Class Order of Zayed II on six UAE ambassadors and heads of diplomatic…

A bull is seen inside a butcher shop before being slaughtered in the West Bank village of Qarawat Bani Zeid, Thursday, Oct. 22, 2026. (AP Photo/Leo Correa)

The package will also fund locomotives and energy equipment, President Volodymyr Zelensky said.

Long-range Russian attacks across Ukraine are intensifying, including in Kyiv, causing at least 14 civilian deaths and 78 injuries overnight into Thursday, as UN agencies continue to provide aid.

An 18-year-old woman fell from a moving Cabo San Lucas carnival ride during a festival in Baja California Sur this week. She died of her injuries afterward, sparking a criminal investigation.

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrives to speak with members of the media at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel in Mumbai, India, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (Kylie Cooper/Pool Photo

Rescue workers put out a fire at a residential house destroyed in a Russian missile strike on Kyiv, Ukraine, Wednesday, Oct. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Evgeniy Maloletka)