IRGC says 4 tankers catch fire in Hormuz as Pakistan signals cautious optimism on talks
Hormuz shipping attacks mount as traffic falls 70% below pre-war figures; Trump says talks ongoing, Tehran talking; Yemen tensions escalate;...
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Iran says US is not serious about negotiations as Gulf tensions rise
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye join Tehran talks; Gulf shipping risks mount; Houthi attacks heighten Saudi security concerns; oil prices...
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US says Iran Hormuz deal could come within days as oil prices tumble
Washington said mediation efforts were advancing despite Tehran denying direct negotiations, while fresh maritime attacks underscored persistent security risks across...
- Brent crude dropped more than six percent below $79 a barrel as markets anticipated increased energy flows through Hormuz reopening.
- Fresh attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea highlighted continued threats to commercial shipping despite diplomatic momentum toward de-escalation.
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Dubai establishes media committee to unify official narrative
Dubai, UAE -- Dubai has established a new committee to oversee and coordinate the emirate's official media narrative across government,...
- Dubai creates Media Narrative Committee to coordinate unified messaging, strengthen strategic communications and guide official engagement with international media.
- Committee will develop policies, monitor performance, analyse media trends and help counter misinformation through coordinated, transparent communications.
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Projectile hits cargo vessel in Hormuz as Trump renews warning to Iran
Trump said negotiations with Iran were underway despite Tehran's denials and described the current moment as a "last chance before...
- UKMTO said authorities were investigating after the vessel reported being struck 20 nautical miles northeast of Al Khasab, Oman.
- Trump called negotiations active despite Iran's denial, warning Tehran faced a "last chance before decapitation" over Hormuz and nuclear demands.
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Trump says US will hold off Iran strikes if Hormuz, nuclear deal reached
Meanwhile, eight Palestinians, including two children, were killed in overnight Israeli strikes in Gaza. The killings came despite Trump's announcement...
- Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had urged Trump during a phone call on Saturday not to escalate the conflict with Iran.
- Israeli forces detain five Palestinians during raids in the occupied West Bank amid rising settler violence.
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Hamas says agreement reached on disarmament and Israeli withdrawal in Gaza
One Hamas official said mediators and the newly proposed Board of Peace were now expected to ensure Israel implemented the...
- Trump says Israeli troops will leave Gaza after Hamas disarmament under an internationally supervised transition plan with new policing.
- Iran says drones targeted Ahmad al-Jaber Air Base after US strikes reportedly killed three civilians on Qeshm Island, including child.
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Dubai population rises 7.5 percent to 4.58 million in 2025
Dubai's population grew 7.5 percent to more than 4.58 million by the end of 2025, fuelled by economic expansion and...
- Dubai's daytime population reaches 6.392 million as commuters, tourists and temporary visitors significantly increase demand for public infrastructure daily.
- Real-time census replaces traditional population counts using government records, artificial intelligence and continuously updated administrative data for planning.
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US pounds Iran as regional conflict reignites after attacks on American forces
Iranian authorities reported strikes in several southern provinces, including Hormozgan, Khuzestan, Bushehr and Fars, while residents reported explosions on the...
- Iranian officials said a residential building on Qeshm Island was hit, trapping several members of a family beneath the rubble.
- The strikes followed increasingly forceful warnings from U.S. President Donald Trump after Iran targeted American military facilities in Jordan earlier this week.
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US and Saudi Arabia strike Iraq paramilitary strikes as Trump meets Netanyahu
Iraq's Popular Mobilisation Forces (PMF) confirmed that several of its headquarters had been targeted, reporting casualties and damage to its...
- Axios, citing a US official, reported that Iran launched ballistic missiles towards a US military base in Jordan.
- Iran rejected accusations that it was behind attacks launched from neighbouring countries against Saudi Arabia.
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Meta ‘ignored’ teen safety warnings to boost Instagram profits
Lawyers for Tennessee said Meta researchers repeatedly warned company executives that some teenagers were using Instagram compulsively, contributing to eating...
- State lawyers cited internal documents saying notifications and infinite scroll conflicted with user well-being but claimed Meta never warned the public.
- Meta argued it has invested in safety tools and that protecting teenagers online requires parents, teachers and technology companies alike.
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Trump says US and Iran engaged in ‘friendly’ talks after strikes pause
Iran responded by warning the United States against targeting its commercial shipping and oil tankers, saying any such move would...
- Saudi Aramco reportedly suspended operations at the Abqaiq oil processing and stabilisation facility after a Houthi drone attack on Monday.
- Pakistan condemned the drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, calling them a grave threat to regional peace and reaffirming its support for the kingdom's sovereignty.
IRGC says 4 tankers catch fire in Hormuz as Pakistan signals cautious optimism on talks
Hormuz shipping attacks mount as traffic falls 70% below pre-war figures; Trump says talks ongoing, Tehran talking; Yemen tensions escalate;...
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UAE media needs to turn dialogue into action
Media professionals should continue helping shape the sector's future, uphold professionalism and credibility, and place the national interest at the...
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IRGC claims nightly operations against vessels ‘violating’ Iran’s Hormuz navigation rules
Iran reviews US proposal amid nuclear defiance; Putin offers help ending war; US senators debate conflict costs; oil markets react...
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Hormuz traffic falls to lowest level in two months after surge in tanker attacks
Saudi Arabia confirmed three deaths and 36 injuries from Houthi strikes, while renewed Yemen fighting has displaced more than 200,000...
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Yemen fighting intensifies as Houthis target Aden, Saudi airports
US Vice President JD Vance said Washington remains open to an agreement with Iran, but Tehran must make meaningful reductions...
- Yemeni forces advanced in Taiz, seeking high ground and routes toward the Red Sea coast as fighting intensified.
- Oil prices rose above $101 as markets weighed Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against Middle East crude supplies.
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US tightens Iran sanctions and warns foreign banks of penalties
The United States has intensified economic pressure on Iran, warning foreign financial institutions that they could face sanctions for continuing...
- US sanctions Iran's automotive and rail sectors, while Washington warns foreign banks transactions with Tehran could trigger penalties.
- Iran says sanctions are illegal, seeks relief, and keeps Hormuz closed until conditions agreed with Washington are fulfilled.
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Yemen forces retake Mokha as Houthi war widens regional tensions
The claim comes after Saudi Arabia, Turkiye and Pakistan agreed to activate collective deterrence measures under their Mecca defense pact...
- Houthis claimed attacks on Riyadh airport and an Aramco refinery, while Saudi Arabia condemned strikes on civilian and economic sites.
- Iran rejected US claims of military success, while Trump said he remained open to direct talks with Tehran.