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US says Iranian media report on draft deal is 'complete fabrication'
The White House on Wednesday blasted an Iranian state television report about a framework deal with the United States to end the Middle East war as a 'complete fabrication.'...
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UAE President receives Rulers of the Emirates on occasion of Eid Al Adha
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Wednesday received Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates, together with Crown Princes, Deputy...
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Sheikh Sultan receives Eid Al Adha well-wishers at Al Badi' Palace
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received well-wishers, on Wednesday, at Al Badi’ Palace, in the presence of Sheikh...
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Pilgrims 'stone the devil' in final ritual at Hajj gripped by intense heat
Muslim faithful ritually stoned the devil on Wednesday in the climactic ceremony of a Hajj pilgrimage held in intense heat. From dawn, crowds of pilgrims gathered in the valley...
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UAE President performs Eid prayer at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Joining His Highness in...
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Rulers of Emirates congratulate President, VPs on Eid Al Adha
Their Highnesses Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates have congratulated President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum,...
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Iran says draft deal with US would reopen Hormuz shipping, end naval blockade
Iran's state TV said it had obtained a draft of an initial, unofficial framework for a memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States on ending their conflict....
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UAE embraces Eid spirit with dazzling lights, bustling markets
A festive atmosphere has spread across the UAE ahead of Eid Al Adha, with streets, squares and bridges illuminated by decorative lights and colourful displays, while markets and shopping...
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Giant Messi statue in India to be removed over safety concerns
A giant statue of football superstar Lionel Messi erected in India to mark his visit last year is 'swaying in the wind' and will be removed, a lawmaker told...
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Trump gathers Cabinet as he looks to seal deal to end war with Iran
President Donald Trump will meet with his Cabinet on Wednesday at a precarious moment for talks aimed at ending the war with Iran, just days after insisting that his...
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Israeli strikes kill 31 in Lebanon as Israel expands ground operations
Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon killed 31 people on Tuesday, the Lebanese health ministry said, as Israel said it was intensifying attacks despite a truce in its war with...
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Reem Al Hashimy visits Australia to further enhance and promote bilateral relations
Reem Bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy, Minister of State for International Cooperation, conducted an official visit to Australia from 26-27 May 2026, with the aim of further enhancing bilateral relations...
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Rubu’ Qarn entities explore digital theatre tech in China
Quarter Century Theatre and Performing Arts Centre, one of the specialised centres under Rubu’ Qarn Foundation for Creating Leaders and Innovators, continues to implement the international phase of the...
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Dubai Police urge parents to be mindful of children's safety during Eid celebrations
Dubai Police have urged parents to be mindful of their children's safety during Eid Al Adha celebrations. Dubai Police took to X platform to ask parents to focus on...
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Spelling Bee competition starts in US today; Filipino student from UAE among 247 contestants
The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition begins on...
26 May 2026