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In a message marking 30 days since the start of the Iran war, a senior Iranian official is spelling out what many ordinary people across the tense Gulf, and beyond, privately fear will be Washington’s next move.

US-based rights group HRANA said 3,461 people have been killed since the war erupted. It said 1,551 of those were civilians. | World News

The report noted that the damage to the tower was caused by shrapnel striking the facility, and that the authorities were working to restore power in the affected areas.

Desire Doue struck twice as a much-changed France beat Colombia 3-1 in a friendly in the United States on Sunday, with regular captain Kylian Mbappe limited to a late substitute

Sachs says that the UAE has miscalculated their move in the ongoing Iran war by siding with the US and entering the war would be another big mistake | World News

Australian police said Monday they shot dead a fugitive gunman wanted for killing two officers, ending a seven-month manhunt for one of the country’s most-wanted criminals.

The Guardian’s picture editors select photographs from around the world

Pope Leo XIV rejected claims that God justifies war and prayed especially for Christians in the Middle East during a Palm Sunday Mass before tens of thousands of people in St. Peter’s Square.

Fresh attacks on Red Sea shipping would be devastating – but the Iranian proxy has reasons to be cautious

Dubai Ruler says nation’s ‘return will be stronger’ in wake of Iranian attacks

20,000 Seafarers Stranded Near Strait of Hormuz as War Zone Risks Escalate

RAK Police warn residents: don’t share fake rain videos or film dams. Follow official guidelines to stay safe and avoid spreading panic during bad weather.

Sharjah City Municipality has successfully cleared rainwater accumulations from various main streets, roads, and key areas as part of its comprehensive plans…

UAE and Congolese presidents discuss Iranian attacks, regional security and economic cooperation in a call focused on peace, stability and bilateral ties.

We bring you the events of the match between Shabab Al Ahli Dubai and Khorfakkan in the UAE Professional League moment by moment at the time of April 23, 2026 at 18:45:00

Al Ahli Youth defeats Sharjah and continues to dominate with a perfect record, while Al Nasr strengthens its position in the golden square after defeating Al Bataih in the Emirati basketball league

Wong Kim Ark’s Legacy vs. Trump: Supreme Court Revisits 128-Year-Old Birthright Rule

“JD or Marco”: Trump Private Succession Queries Intensify Amid Iran War

UAE boosts defence readiness and unveils a bold five-year space strategy, aiming for top-10 global ranking while strengthening resilience and innovation.

Dubai Police issues digital safety tips for children

After recent rains, Ajman authorities warn against stagnant water, urge mosquito control, and advise residents on key health and safety precautions.

Trump Decision Looms: Pentagon Plans Iran Ground Raids

Derby Attempted Murder: Seven Injured in Suspected Vehicle Attack

(From left to right) Kobi, Valentina, and Kwame Mintah. Complimenting the Efie exhibition ‘Many of our artists are happy that we represent them because we are similar. As Africans, we understand the story they tell and who they speak to,’ says Kwame Mintah, a Ghanaian cultural entrepreneur, art collector, and one of the founders of the contemporary Efie exhibition in Dubai, to Observer newspaper. ‘There can be a disconnect between the person who sells […]’

Businessmen say that the strong financial situation of the United Arab Emirates, its institutional readiness, culture of trust and stability are important factors that continue to enhance confidence among residents and investors.

The British channel (Sky News) that published the news said that five of them were released, while fines were imposed on most of them.

A high-ranking Iranian official has accused the U.S. of planning a ground invasion as part of the next stage in the Iran war, and said such an intervention would be met with force.

Foreign ministers of Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt all arrived in Islamabad to discuss the evolving regional situation in the Middle East.

Two Mexican aid boats that disappeared at sea while delivering aid to Cuba have been located northwest of the Cuban capital of Havana following a search and rescue operation, Mexico’s

Afghan authorities say that severe flooding, a landslide and thunderstorms in parts of Afghanistan have left 17 people dead and 26 injured over the last 24 hours. The casualties are

Iran fired missiles toward Israel, while air defenses early Sunday intercepted missiles and drones across Gulf countries.

Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the top Catholic figure in Jerusalem, was barred from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday mass, according to his office, in what Italy’s…

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For the first time in centuries, Catholic leaders have been barred from Jerusalem’s Church of the Holy Sepulchre on Palm Sunday, according to church authorities in the holy city.

North Korea’s Stalled Reopening: Trains Move but Tourists Wait at China’s Edge

During unstable weather, 49 Dubai Police volunteers aided residents, cleared waterlogged areas, recovered vehicles and boosted community safety efforts.

Abu Dhabi expands its smart inspection fleet to 27 AI-powered vehicles, boosting urban monitoring, faster response times and cost-efficient public services.

49 community volunteers were deployed to 77 sites to assist stranded drivers, drain water, and support response teams during unstable weather conditions

Emirate on course to develop 1,000km of cycle tracks by 2030

Almost 2,000 drones have been intercepted since the start of Iran’s attacks

“We really want to help change people’s mindset on what African art is,” cofounder Kwame Mintah tells Observer.

Over 50,000 workers benefit as GDRFA Dubai marks Eid with Blue Connect virtual events, labour camp activities, prizes and community awareness messages.

Al Ain Civil, Commercial and Administrative Cases Court ordered a woman to pay Dhs20,000, in compensation to another, who filed a lawsuit requesting obliging…

The General Headquarters of Abu Dhabi Police clarified that a replacement for a lost vehicle plate number can be easily issued through

As the conflict in the Middle East enters its second month, all the major parties are doubling down on their positions, seemingly weighing the option of further escalation.

Regional powers are meeting in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East after about 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war.

Inflation fears and forced selling have led to a sharp increase in Treasury yields. | World News

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Global markets are reeling from U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran. Energy infrastructure damage is causing long-term economic pain. Oil and gas prices have surged, impacting developing nations severely. Fertilizer shortages threaten food supplies. Even the U.S. economy faces challenges. Recovery from this crisis will be slow and prolonged.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday said he had ordered the military to “further expand” the “existing security strip” it occupies in southern Lebanon. Iran’s navy chief earlier said…