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UAE has clear long-term vision amid global change, says Sheikh Mohamed
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the world is undergoing rapid and continuous change, presenting a range of complex challenges that require foresight and...
- 1 hour ago
Russia, China veto UN resolution on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Russia and China on Tuesday vetoed a UN Security Council resolution aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz that had been repeatedly watered down in hopes those two countries...
- 3 hours ago
Trump warns 'whole civilization will die' in Iran if ultimatum expires
US President Donald Trump warned 'a whole civilization will die' in Iran if the country does not heed his midnight cutoff to open the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran...
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Sultan instructs 1,000 Emiratis to be employed in Government of Sharjah in first half
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has directed that recruitment processes be accelerated and that 603 Emirati graduates be...
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UAE Air Defences engage one ballistic missile, 11 drones
The Ministry of Defence announced that on 7th April 2026, UAE air defence systems successfully engaged one ballistic missile and 11 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of...
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Dubai Police warn against stopping in the middle of the road after a collision resulted in three people being injured, one of them critically
The Dubai Police have warned about the risks associated with halting on the road due to vehicle breakdowns, running out of fuel, or experiencing flat tires. Drivers are urged...
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Resident doctors in England begin six-day strike after rejecting government's pay
Resident doctors in England started a six-day walkout on Tuesday after rejecting an offer the government said would not get better, with the British Medical Association saying it failed...
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Current oil, gas crisis worse than 1973, 1979, 2002 together, says IEA chief
The current oil and gas crisis triggered by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is 'more serious than the ones in 1973, 1979 and 2002 together', Fatih Birol,...
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Israeli airstrike kills at least 10 near Gaza school as ceasefire strains
An Israeli airstrike killed at least 10 people and wounded several others outside a school housing displaced Palestinians on Monday, health officials said, in the latest violence overshadowing the...
06 Apr 2026 -
Train driver killed, 27 injured as French high-speed TGV train collides with truck
The driver of a high-speed TGV train was killed and 27 people injured in France on Tuesday when the train collided with a truck, officials said. The accident occurred...
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Markets on edge as US threatens strikes on Iranian infrastructure
Oil prices rose while stocks were mixed on Monday after US President Donald Trump warned of “hell” for Iran unless it reopens the Strait of Hormuz by his self-imposed...
06 Apr 2026 -
Australian soldier arrested over alleged war crimes in Afghanistan
Australia's most decorated living veteran, Ben Roberts-Smith, faces war crime charges on allegations that he killed five unarmed Afghans while serving in Afghanistan from 2009 and 2012, police and...
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Job interview lure turns deadly as Kolkata woman dies after being set ablaze
A 30-year-old woman died on Monday from severe burn injuries, two days after she was allegedly set on fire in Kolkata’s Maidan area. Despite suffering burns over 90 per...
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Diljit comes with a lot of depth, purity, soul: Imtiaz Ali
Indian auteur Imtiaz Ali, who is gearing up for the release of his upcoming film “Main Vapas Aaunga,” has spoken up on reuniting with the Punjabi superstar Diljit Dosanjh....
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World Health Day: UAE sets leading 'global example' to protect human health
The Frontline Heroes Office, marking World Health Day, affirmed that the UAE has established an advanced global model in developing healthcare systems, driven by the vision of its wise...
06 Apr 2026