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Israel pounds Lebanon with heaviest airstrikes of the war
Israel carried out its heaviest strikes on Lebanon since the conflict with Hizbollah broke out last month, even as the Iran-aligned group paused attacks on northern Israel and Israeli...
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US will work closely with Iran, says Trump after Pakistan-brokered ceasefire
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday there will be no enrichment of uranium by Iran, and that the countries will work together to 'dig up and remove' nuclear...
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UAE, Bahrain central banks announce Dhs20b currency swap agreement
The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates (CBUAE) and the Central Bank of Bahrain (CBB) announced the establishment of a Currency Swap Agreement between the UAE Dirham (Dhs)...
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Abu Dhabi Police arrest 375 for filming incidents and spreading misleading information
Abu Dhabi Police announced the arrest of 375 individuals of various nationalities on suspicion of filming incidents and sharing misleading information on social media platforms related to current events....
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Two Emiratis, one Indian sustain minor injuries in Habshan incident: Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi authorities confirmed that the incident previously reported at the Habshan gas complex was caused by falling shrapnel following a successful interception by air defence systems, resulting in...
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Etihad Airways launches cargo services to Bangladesh's capital
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, will launch a seasonal service to Dhaka, Bangladesh, from June 26, 2026, strengthening trade and cargo links across the South Asia...
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UK PM arrives in Saudi Arabia, welcomes Iran war ceasefire
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer arrived Wednesday in Saudi Arabia, on the first stop of a Gulf tour aimed at bolstering the ceasefire in the Middle East war, Downing...
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Dubai Police launch ‘Ride with Police’ to promote active community living
Dubai Police are set to launch a new community cycling initiative, 'Ride with Police,” in partnership with Dubai Autodrome, beginning on Wednesday. The initiative will take place at the...
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UAE air defences engage 17 ballistic missiles, 35 drones
The Ministry of Defence announced that on Wednesday, 8 April 2026, UAE air defences engaged 17 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the...
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Uzbekistan’s apricots will blossom during Milan Design Week in Italy
The Uzbekistan Art and Culture Development Foundation (ACDF) presents When Apricots Blossom, an immersive takeover of historic Palazzo Citterio in Brera during Milan Design Week 2026 (Apr. 20-26). Commissioned...
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Trump agrees to suspend bombing of Iran for two weeks
US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he has agreed to suspend the bombing of Iran for two weeks while accepting a 14-day truce proposal from mediators in the...
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Fire breaks out at Habshan gas-processing facility in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire incident at Habshan gas-processing facility. Further information will be provided in due course. The public is advised to obtain information only...
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India's Foreign Minister Jaishankar to visit UAE on April 11
India's External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar will visit Mauritius and the UAE from April 9-12, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) announced on Wednesday. Jaishankar will be on an...
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Azza Al Qubaisi puts down ‘Roots’ in Dubai’s Public Art
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has unveiled ‘Roots’ by Emirati artist Azza Al Qubaisi, as part of its Public Art Strategy. Launched to transform Dubai into an...
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