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Trump threatens attacks on Iranian power plants over opening Strait of Hormuz
President Donald Trump warned that the United States will 'obliterate” power plants in Iran if the Islamic Republic doesn’t fully open the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, while...
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Abu Dhabi warns motorists of Dhs2,000 fine, 60-day vehicle impoundment and 23 black points for entering flowing valleys
The Abu Dhabi Police have called on drivers to prioritize safe driving practices during periods of rain and unstable weather. They advised motorists to check weather conditions before starting...
- 21 Mar 2026
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers in UAE and worldwide, says Mohamed Bin Zayed
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Emirati mothers on the occasion of International Mother’s Day, which falls on March 21, stressing that they are the...
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UAE President visits Salem Bin Loutia Al Ameri
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Salem Bin Loutia Al Ameri. Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed exchanged Eid Al-Fitr greetings with Al Ameri and his...
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Qatar launches search operation after helicopter crash at sea
Qatar has launched a search and rescue operation after a helicopter crashed into its territorial waters following a technical malfunction. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Qatari Ministry...
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Two killed as heavy thunderstorms hit Oman
Two people were killed on Saturday following heavy thunderstorms that affected several governorates across the Sultanate of Oman. The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority (CDAA) said its teams had...
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Iran missile strikes wound over 100 in two south Israel towns
Iranian missile strikes on two southern Israeli towns wounded more than 100 people on Saturday, medics said, after Israeli air defence systems failed to intercept the projectiles. The two...
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Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque receives over 3 million guests during Ramadan, Eid Al-Fitr prayers
The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre welcomed 3,226,103 guests during the holy month of Ramadan and Eid Al-Fitr prayers across the mosques it manages nationwide. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque...
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RAK confirms sounds heard in emirate are due to successful interceptions by air defences
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have clarified that the sounds reported across different areas of the emirate resulted from successful air defense interceptions. This was announced in a statement...
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Dubai adopts ‘Generation Shaper’ title to honour mothers on Mother’s Day
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a symbolic yet significant initiative in Dubai, directing the Community Development Authority to replace the title “Housewife” with “Generation...
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Unstable weather may impact flight schedules and operations, announces flydubai
flydubai has announced that flight schedules and operations at Dubai International Airport may be impacted by unstable weather conditions expected in the UAE, starting today and continuing over the...
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Surprise, embarrassment, unease in Japan after Trump uses Pearl Harbour to defend Iran war
Senior US and Japanese officials tend to shy away from anything but very careful public comments about Japan's 1941 sneak attack on US forces at Pearl Harbor. So there...
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India blocks release of Oscar-nominated Gaza film
India has blocked the release of 'The Voice of Hind Rajab,' a film about the killing of a five-year-old Palestinian girl by Israeli forces, the movie's distributor told AFP...
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Trump says US considering 'winding down' Iran war
President Donald Trump said the US was considering 'winding down' its military operation against Iran, as Iran and Israel traded attacks on Saturday and Iranian media said the nuclear...
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US issues 30-day waiver on Iranian oil sales amid global energy crisis
The United States has announced a 30-day sanctions waiver permitting the sale of Iranian oil currently stranded at sea, in a move aimed at easing mounting pressure on global...
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