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Hormuz belongs to the world and it must be returned to the world, says Jaber
Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology and Managing Director & Group CEO of ADNOC, said on the “X” platform, “50 days since the closure of the...
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Eight children killed in US state of Louisiana mass shooting
Eight children, with ages ranging from 1 to 14, were killed in a mass shooting on Sunday in Shreveport, Louisiana, and the suspected gunman was later fatally shot by...
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Pakistan tightens security in Islamabad ahead of US-Iran talks
Security in Pakistan's capital Islamabad was stepped up visibly on Sunday ahead of peace talks between the United States and Iran in the coming days. President Donald Trump said...
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Minor earthquake of 2 magnitude detected in Abu Dhabi
A magnitude 2.0 earthquake was recorded in Al Halah, Abu Dhabi, at 21:15 UAE time on 19 April 2026, according to the National Seismic Network operated by the National...
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Drone-led rescue saves two hikers trapped in Hatta mountains in Dubai
Dubai Police’s Brave Squad in Hatta rescued two female tourists who were stranded in the middle of Hatta mountains while hiking. The two victims allegedly suffered from exhaustion and...
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VIDEO: Dubai launches first-of-its-kind 'Work from Park' initiative
Dubai Municipality has launched the 'Work from Park” initiative, marking a strategic step towards redefining the role of public parks as integrated urban spaces that seamlessly combine productivity, leisure,...
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Abu Dhabi activates paid parking system in over 10,000 parking spaces in Mussafah
The paid parking system will be activated as of today, Monday, in new sectors in Mussafah area of Abu Dhabi city, under the regulatory supervision of the Integrated Transport...
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VIDEO: RTA’s Hessa Street project cuts travel time from 15 to 4 minutes in Dubai
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Sunday opened the full scope of works under Hessa Street Development Project in the section extending from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al...
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JD Vance will lead US team to Iran talks in Pakistan: White House
US Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for talks with Iran in Pakistan, a White House official said on Sunday — shortly after President Donald Trump...
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Spain urges EU to end association agreement with Israel
Spain will ask the European Union to end its association agreement with Israel over alleged violations of international law, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Sunday. Spain has criticised...
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Many areas in UAE to experience rain in coming days, says weather body
Light rain is expected on some coastal areas and islands on Monday, for 4 days, with southeasterly winds occasionally active, stirring up dust in the west, reaching speeds of...
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Air New Zealand introduces bunk beds for economy passengers
Air New Zealand is launching an innovative way for economy passengers to sleep on long-haul flights with bunk beds on board. The airline will open bookings next month for...
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VIDEO: Skydiver gets parachute caught on scoreboard at Virginia Tech game
A skydiver trailing a large American flag drifted off course and became tangled in the video board at a US college football game on Saturday, leaving him suspended above...
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VIDEO: Humans far behind as robot breaks record at Beijing half marathon
A humanoid robot competing against flesh-and-blood runners broke the world record at a Beijing half marathon on Sunday, showcasing the rapid technological advancement achieved by Chinese makers. Spectators lined...
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Life jacket worn by passenger who survived Titanic disaster auctioned for over $900,000
A life jacket worn by a passenger on RMS Titanic as she escaped the sinking steamship on a lifeboat sold at an auction on Saturday for 670,000 pounds ($906,000)....
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