UAE strongly condemns Iranian drone, missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned Iran for carrying out missile and drone attacks on Kuwait and Bahrain on Saturday.
UAE suspends new visas for Ebola-hit DRC, Uganda, South Sudan nationals
UAE authorities have suspended the issuance of new visas for nationals from Ebola-hit countries - Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda, and South Sudan - as an "additional precautionary measure".
Dubai Police warns of holiday home rental scam after man duped of AED8,000
Dubai Police on Saturday alerted residents about an uptick in holiday home scam after a man lost AED 8,000 to fraudsters while attempting to rent a chalet.
New cohort of diplomats take oath before Sheikh Abdullah
A new cohort of 29 diplomats took the legal oath before Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, at the Abu Dhabi headquarters of MoFA.
Dubai Humanitarian airlifts medical supplies to support Ebola response
Dubai Humanitarian has airlifted 20 metric tonnes of critical medical supplies to support efforts to contain a new Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Shakira to perform at World Cup opening ceremony in Mexico
Colombian singer Shakira is set to perform the official World Cup song "Dai Dai" at the opening ceremony in Mexico, FIFA said on Friday.
FIFA unveils Netflix World Cup game timed for 2026 tournament kickoff
FIFA will release a new football video game, FIFA World Cup: Launch Edition, on Netflix Games on June 11, timed to coincide with the start of the 2026 World Cup, the football governing body said on Thursday.
Filipino star Arci Muñoz heads to Dubai for 128th Independence Day celebration
Filipino star Arci Muñoz will join popular P-pop bands 1st.One, G22 and ALAMAT for the 128th independence day celebrations that will unfold at the Dubai World Trade Centre on Sunday, June 7.
Artists, tracklist for FIFA World Cup 2026 album revealed
FIFA has officially unveiled the complete squad for the Official FIFA World Cup 2026 Album, which brings together a global line-up of artists, cultures and sounds for the tournament.
CBS News fires Scott Pelley from '60 Minutes', sources say
CBS News has terminated the contract of "60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley, two sources at the network said on Tuesday, joining more than half a dozen departures in recent weeks.
Stephen Curry chooses Li-Ning as sneaker, sportswear partner
Stephen Curry has ended his sneaker free agency on Monday, announcing a deal to take the Curry Brand to China's Li-Ning.
Kuwait, Bahrain respond to drone attacks after US-Iran clash
Kuwaiti air defences were intercepting missile and drone attacks of undisclosed origin, state media reported, while in Bahrain sirens sounded and residents were urged to seek shelter after US and Iran exchanged fire.
Kuwait reopens airspace after drone attacks
Kuwait has reopened its airspace after closing it for a couple of hours on Saturday morning following Iran's missile and drone attacks.
Israeli forces shoot dead Palestinian baby, wound his parents in West Bank
Israeli forces killed a seven-month-old Palestinian baby and wounded his parents in the Tel Rumeida area south of the West Bank city of Hebron on Friday evening, the Palestinian health ministry said.
'Cockroach' youth group founder leads first street protest after arrival in India
The founder of India's viral Cockroach Janta Party led a street protest in New Delhi on Saturday demanding the resignation of the federal education minister, taking the online youth movement from social media to the streets for the first time in a show of dissent against Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government.
Israeli strike kills three Lebanese soldiers, military probes incident
Two Lebanese army officers and a soldier were killed in an Israeli strike on a military vehicle in south Lebanon on Saturday, the Lebanese army said, while the Israeli military said it was investigating the incident.
UAE ranked world's most sought-after for real estate investment
The UAE has been ranked as the top property investment destination amidst regional tensions, according to a new global survey commissioned by Arada.
H.H. Sheikh Hamdan reaffirms Dubai’s focus on enhancing economic resilience
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence, has reaffirmed that strengthening the resilience of Dubai’s economy remains a key priority to keep pace with global economic trends.
UAE's AD Ports acquires Brazilian bulk port operator for over AED 3 billion
AD Ports Group has acquired Corredor Logística e Infraestrutura (CLI), Brazil’s leading independent agri-bulk port terminal operator, entering the South American market with a strategically major expansion transaction.
General Mills to sell Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops in mainland China
General Mills has announced it will sell its Haagen-Dazs ice-cream shops in mainland China to an investor group that includes local tea chain operator Ningji, as part of a strategy to focus on businesses with stronger profit growth.
Rahul, Gill tons puts India in driving seat against Afghanistan
India's KL Rahul and Shubman Gill scored centuries against Afghanistan on Saturday as the home side batted into a dominant position and ended the opening day of the one-off test on 368-3.
Granollers and Zeballos retain French Open men's doubles title
Marcel Granollers and Horacio Zeballos successfully defended their French Open men's doubles title with a dominant 6-4 6-2 win over Harri Heliovaara and Henry Patten on Saturday, claiming their third Grand Slam title as a pair.
Teen sensation Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Iyer named captain
India have called up teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for their upcoming Twenty20 international series against Ireland and England, the country's cricket board (BCCI) announced on Saturday, while Shreyas Iyer has been named captain.
Germany's Karl ruled out of World Cup with muscle tear
Germany's attacking midfielder Lennart Karl will miss the World Cup after sustaining a muscle tear in training before Saturday's friendly international against the United States, coach Julian Nagelsmann said.
Zverev reels in Mensik to set up French Open final against Cobolli
Alexander Zverev moved to within touching distance of a long-coveted maiden Grand Slam title, as the German fought past 26th seed Jakub Mensik 7-5 6-2 3‑6 6-3 on Friday to reach the French Open final.
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