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Israel arrests 175 activists from Gaza flotilla off Greek coast
Israel's army arrested around 175 activists from a Gaza-bound aid flotilla in international waters off Greece, the Israeli foreign ministry and the flotilla's organisers said Thursday. 'Approximately 175 activists...
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Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil prices soaring
President Donald Trump said a US naval blockade against Iran could last months, leading oil prices to spike to their highest level in more than four years, which held...
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UAE announces fuel prices for May
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced fuel prices for May 2026, maintaining the diesel price in a step aimed at supporting the continuity of vital sectors, particularly logistics...
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US pushing for new coalition to restart Hormuz traffic
The United States is pushing for a new international coalition to restart commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz as talks with Tehran stall, according to US news outlets....
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Sharjah Police call for stronger coordination
Sharjah Police convened their cross-departmental coordination team for the second time this year to advance work on the Sharjah Healthy Emirate Programme. The session was chaired by Brigadier General...
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MoI, MoE host virtual forum to safeguard children, youth
The Ministry of Interior (MoI), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education (MoE), organised a virtual forum under the “Nafea” community and national awareness campaign, dedicated to safeguarding children...
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Dubai Chamber discusses AI, alternative shipping routes with nearly 200 representatives of firms
Dubai Chamber of Commerce, one of the three chambers operating under the umbrella of Dubai Chambers, recently organised an open discussion in collaboration with FedEx, the world’s largest express...
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Putin, Trump discuss Iran and Ukraine in phone call: Kremlin
Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke by phone with US counterpart Donald Trump, Kremlin aide Yuri Ushakov said on Wednesday, adding the two leaders discussed the Middle East war and...
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Iran war has cost US estimated $25 billion so far: Pentagon official
Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing questioning on Wednesday from lawmakers for the first time since President Donald Trump’s administration launched the war against Iran, which Democrats have contested...
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VIDEO: Indian man takes sister's exhumed body to bank for Rs20,000 withdrawal
An Indian man dug up his sister's body and carried it to a bank branch to prove she was dead after being refused access to her account without a...
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Global research institutions compete for Faya grants
Leading universities and research institutions from across the world have entered the scientific review phase for the Faya Research Grant Programme, marking a key milestone in advancing research at...
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Dubai Police lead global sting, 276 arrested in ‘Tri-Force Sentinel’ crackdown
In a high-impact international crackdown on transnational organised financial crime, Dubai Police, under the umbrella of the UAE Ministry of Interior, have carried out a coordinated global operation, codenamed...
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Country singer David Allan Coe passes away at 86
David Allan Coe, the country singer-songwriter who wrote the working class anthem 'Take This Job and Shove It″ and had hits with 'You Never Even Called Me By My...
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Andrew Stanton reflects on his 30 years with ‘Toy Story’
Andrew Stanton has spent more than half his life with “Toy Story.” He was the lead writer on the first three, a script saviour on the fourth, and now,...
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