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Roommate charged with two counts of murder in death, disappearance of two USF students
Roommate Hisham Abugharbieh charged with two counts of first-degree premeditated murder in the deaths of USF doctoral students Zamil Limon and Nahida Bristy as Bristy remains missing in Tampa, Florida
UAE strengthens global fight against malaria as cases reach over 282m worldwide
The United Arab Emirates remains a pivotal force in the global campaign against malaria. Through humanitarian initiatives and strategic financial contributions,…
Sheikh Mohammed’s Dubai outing at Atlantis The Palm strikes a chord as symbol of reassurance and connection
A viral clip of Sheikh Mohammed greeting guests and children at Atlantis The Palm underscores his visible, grounded leadership and connection with Dubai residents.
US-Iran talks: Iran’s foreign minister leaves Islamabad without meeting US envoys
Islamabad: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who traveled to Pakistan for what he described as indirect talks with U.S. envoys, left Pakistan on Saturday
US-Iran talks: Trump cancels envoys’ trip, hopes fade for breakthrough in Iran war
Islamabad/Washington: President Donald Trump cancelled a trip to Islamabad by two US envoys to meet Iran war mediator Pakistan on Saturday after Iran’s foreign
Billionaire Elon Musk enters courtroom showdown with OpenAI
Jury selection is to begin on Monday in a high-profile legal battle between billionaire Elon Musk and Artificial Intelligence (AI) startup OpenAI, which he…
MBRGI spent over Dhs2.3b in 2025 benefiting over 165m people in 122 nations: Sheikh Mohammed
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, announced the results of the Mohammed Bin…
Mohammed bin Rashid chairs the meeting of the Board of Trustees of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives Foundation.
محمد بن راشد يترأس اجتماع مجلس أمناء مؤسسة “مبادرات محمد بن راشد آل مكتوم العالمية” ويعلن النتائج السنوية لأعمالهاhttps://www.wam.ae/a/bzw7c90
Hamdan bin Mohammed attends Al Thani weddings
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UAE Rulers attend wedding of Sheikh Ghanem Al Thani in Sharjah
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Rashid Al Mualla, Supreme…
Abu Dhabi Police, Customs warn of fake accounts promoting fraudulent services
Abu Dhabi Police and Abu Dhabi Customs have warned of a rise in fake social media accounts, digital platform activity and fabricated text messages aimed at…
UAE’s Gargash says didn’t expect Iran to attack, reveals long-term impact of regional war
He also said that Iran is a ‘long-term threat’ to the region, adding that it had been observed that Iran’s initial strategy was to ‘enlarge the war’.
Italy votes down equal parental leave while fathers redefine their role online
Every afternoon in a Milan suburb, Diego Di Franco picks up his children from school, manages after-school activities and prepares dinner, tasks traditionally…
Al Ain launches solar soil sterilisation to boost sustainable farming
Solar soil sterilisation in Al Ain uses sun-powered heat to control pests, improve soil health and reduce reliance on chemical pesticides.
A Dubai teenager accused of killing a London woman two years ago has been handed over to court
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Ladies-only beaches in the UAE: Best private spaces for women to unwind
Here’s where women can go, to unwind and relax
Trump cancels envoys’ trip to Islamabad as hopes for a breakthrough fade
The office of the Pakistani Prime Minister / AFP President Donald Trump canceled a visit by American envoys to Islamabad to meet with Pakistan, the mediator of the Iranian war, today, Saturday, after the departure of the Iranian Foreign Minister from the Pakistani capital following talks, representing a new setback for peace prospects. Trump said in a post on social media that he canceled the visit that was supposed to be…
Dh30m UAE Lottery: Winning numbers announced – will the grand prize be yours?
UAE Lottery Dh30m Lucky Day draw results are out. See the winning numbers, Dh50,000 Lucky Chance ID prizes, and when the next draw takes place.
Under the patronage and presence of Khalid bin Zayed. The launch of the Fourth International Autism Conference 2026 with wide international participation in Abu Dhabi.
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Ducab is considering supporting the “Gold Line” of the Dubai Metro
The Ducab Group said it will continue to work and coordinate closely with various relevant authorities, within…
Fair weather today in UAE with rising heat over next days
UAE weather forecast: Fair to partly cloudy today with warm temperatures, rising heat and occasional dusty winds expected across the country in the coming days.
Trump evacuated as shooter opens fire at Washington gala
US Secret Service agents bundled Donald Trump from the stage as shots rang out Saturday evening at a media gala, in what the president later described as an…
Abu Dhabi to permit use of new daily obesity pill under weight loss programme
Foundayo to be prescribed to eligible patients under health drive
What you need to know about the new Philippine species in Abu Dhabi
Philippine species find a new home in Abu Dhabi, offering visitors a unique look at biodiversity and cross-border conservation.
Travelling soon? Dubai warns of malaria risk abroad
Planning a trip from Dubai to tropical destinations? Learn key malaria prevention tips, from repellents and bed nets to pre-travel medical consultations.
Iran resumes commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport
On Saturday, Iran resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s international airport for the first time since the conflict with the US and Israel began about two…
Will petrol prices in UAE increase, hit Dh4 a litre in May?
The UAE recorded its highest-ever petrol prices in 2022 after the Russia-Ukraine war, when prices surpassed Dh4 a litre for the first time in the country
Operation “The Gallant Knight 3” organizes the mass wedding “The Dress of Joy 2” for 300 brides and grooms in the Gaza Strip
عملية “الفارس الشهم 3” تنظم العرس الجماعي “ثوب الفرح 2” لـ300 عريس وعروس في قطاع غزة بدعم مؤسسة خليفة الإنسانيةhttps://www.wam.ae/a/bzw7c66
An 18-year-old has been extradited from Dubai for the murder of a woman who was found dead in her London home
An 18-year-old young man from Dubai has been extradited to the United Kingdom and charged with the murder of Kamonnan Thiamphanit, also known as Angela, aged 27, in a shocking case in Westminster in 2024. Police said Enzo Petamio was returned on Friday and faced formal charges upon arrival. He is scheduled to appear before Westminster Court…
Iran says it won’t accept ‘maximalist demands’ as Islamabad hosts peace push
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqhchi laid out Iran’s demands and its reservations about US positions on Saturday as Islamabad hosted a new push to end a war…
Ukrainian Drones Strike Urals for First Time in Record 1,800-km Raid
Explosions were reported at military and industrial sites in Yekaterinburg and Chelyabinsk as Kyiv’s long-range campaign reaches deep into Russian territory.
Scientists are still learning from the Chernobyl nuclear disaster
The accident that began unfolding here on April 26th 1986 was disastrous, and not only for the people who lost their lives during and soon after it. | World News
Iran relays demands through Pakistan as it warns US over blockade
Iranian foreign minister conveys Tehran’s position to Pakistani officials as Islamabad mediates between Washington and Tehran; Iran’s military leadership warns US forces against continuing 'blockade and piracy' in the region
Is Trump playing the markets via US-Iran war? ‘He has it in a chokehold’
For the past 15 months, US stock traders’ fortunes have been largely tethered to the whims of a single person — President Donald Trump. | World News
Sam Altman says he is ‘deeply sorry’ for failing to alert police ahead of mass shooting
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has apologized to a community in Canada after a mass shooting by a banned ChatGPT user.
Talks stumble as Iran’s top diplomat leaves Pakistan and Trump says he told envoys not to go
The latest attempt at ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran appears to have failed. Tehran’s top diplomat left Pakistan on Saturday, and President Donald Trump said he told envoys
Trump’s ‘unauthorised’ war on Iran to hit 60-day limit soon. What happens next?
While a fragile ceasefire remains in place, the threats between the US and Iran continue and the future of talks in mediator state Pakistan remains unclear. | World News
Why Iran FM Araghchi left without meeting US delegation in Islamabad
After Araghchi’s departure, United States President Donald Trump announced that he had cancelled the US delegation’s visit to Islamabad. | World News
Talks Stumble As Iran’s Top Diplomat Leaves Pakistan And Trump Says He Told Envoys Not To Go
President Donald Trump said he told Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner not to travel to Pakistan for more talks with Iran.
Iran’s big remark as Islamabad peace talks fail to take off
Iran-US peace talks update: Iran foreign minister left from Islamabad on Saturday, following which President Trump cancelled envoys’ trip to Pakistan. | World News
Four killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, state media say
The Israeli military restated its warning for Lebanese residents not to approach the Litani River area in southern Lebanon while it battles Hezbollah. | World News
Russian strikes kill six across Ukraine
Russian strikes across Ukraine killed at least six people, officials said Saturday, most of them in an attack on a residential building in the eastern city of Dnipro.
Trump evacuated after ‘loud bangs’ heard at White House correspondents dinner
Donald Trump took cover amid the unspecified threat as the Secret Service and other authorities rushed into the banquet hall.
Sharjah Coop wins 2026 Mansour Award, boosts UAE food security
Sharjah Coop secures the 2026 Mansour Award for agricultural excellence, supporting Emirati farmers, innovation and the UAE’s long-term food security goals.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid hails relief effort as Dubai delivers Dh2.3 billion in support
Ruler of Dubai says humanitarian foundation supported 165 million people in 122 countries last year
UAE to attract more ultra-wealthy, rising from 4,851 to 6,588 by 2031
UAE set to see ultra-wealthy residents surge from 4,851 to 6,588 by 2031, driven by Dubai’s booming luxury property market and strong business appeal.
How the UAE is tackling digital misinformation and online smear campaigns
Discover how the UAE combats digital misinformation and online smear campaigns with AI tools, strict laws and public awareness to protect its digital space.
How giving back makes a day off special for volunteers in Dubai
How a day off becomes a meaningful experience for Dubai volunteers as they support low-income families and promote sustainability through ‘Gift It Forward.’
US to let Venezuela pay Maduro’s lawyer in drug trafficking case
The United States has agreed to modify its sanctions on Venezuela to allow the South American country’s government to pay Nicolás Maduro’s defence lawyer, back








