UAE thwarts cyber attacks targeting energy, aviation sectors
Dubai, UAE -- The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has announced that the national cyber systems have successfully detected and thwarted...
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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...
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UAE’s Wadi Wurayah inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The reserve is the country's third World Heritage Site and the first recognized specifically for its outstanding natural value.
- UAE officials say designation recognises the reserve's biodiversity, rare ecosystems and long-term conservation efforts under international standards.
- Officials said Wadi Wurayah is one of the few places in the UAE with permanent surface water and contains the country's only permanent natural waterfall.
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UN pauses air strikes on Iran amid reports of concerns over Patriot shortage
Iranian foreign ministry, meanwhile, says progress has been made in the talks held over the weekend between Tehran and Oman...
- Reports say Washington delayed further strikes amid concerns over Patriot interceptor shortages and risks of a broader regional conflict.
- US Central Command said its naval blockade against Iran remained in force and that 12 commercial vessels attempting to reach Iranian ports had been redirected.
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Houthis claim Saudi missile attack as Trump says ‘talking to Iran’
The Houthis said on Telegram that a "Yemeni missile strike" had sparked fires in Jizan. Saudi authorities did not immediately...
- Saudi civil defence issued alerts for Jizan and Yanbu after the reported strike, while Riyadh gave no immediate response.
- A Yemeni security source told AFP that a naval base in Hodeidah and a military camp on Kamaran Island were among the targets hit by Saudi forces.
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Netanyahu orders new West Bank settlements
Dubai, UAE -- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday his government would establish new settler outposts in the...
- Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank are considered illegal under international law.
- More than 500,000 Israeli settlers live in West Bank settlements alongside about three million Palestinians.
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US strikes Iran again as Trump says he is considering restarting major operations
Trump also said the United States would begin using frozen Iranian funds under US control to pay for damage to...
- International Maritime Organization Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez condemned the latest reported attacks on international shipping in the Red Sea.
- The U.S. Senate voted 49-47 against advancing a Democratic-led resolution seeking to halt the Iran war unless Congress authorised continued military action.
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Houthis strike Saudi oil tankers as Iran stops passage of three ships in Hormuz
The latest attack comes after US President Donald Trump warned that Washington would strike Iran's civilian infrastructure, including bridges and...
- The Houthis, who are aligned with Iran, announced a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia on Monday, prompting the Saudi-led coalition to warn it would respond firmly.
- The move has raised concerns over potential disruption to global energy supplies beyond the Gulf.
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US launches eleventh consecutive night of Iran strikes as diplomacy stalls
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington remained willing to engage with Tehran if it demonstrated a genuine commitment...
- Trump administration reportedly plans to submit to Congress in the coming days a nuclear cooperation agreement with Saudi Arabia.
- The agreement, known as a "123 Agreement", was signed by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright and Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman.
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Qiddiya City launches ‘Powered by Play’ after global play research
Dubai, UAE -- Qiddiya City launched "Powered by Play," a long-term initiative aimed at promoting play as a driver of...
- Qiddiya City launched "Powered by Play" after research found Saudis lead surveyed countries in recognizing play's broad personal benefits.
- Survey found 87 percent of Saudis linked more play with happiness, while 78 percent associated it with greater success.
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US strikes Iran for tenth night after Tehran attacks bases in Bahrain, Kuwait
The US State Department issued a worldwide security alert, urging American citizens to exercise increased caution because of heightened tensions...
- IRGC said they targeted missile defense systems, radar facilities and satellite reception systems at U.S. positions in Kuwait.
- The Guard also claimed attacking radar installations and other military assets at two American outposts in Bahrain.
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Burnham names new cabinet after replacing Starmer as UK prime minister
Britain's new leader pledged a 10-year plan to ease living costs, re-industrialize the economy and decentralize power while reshaping his...
- Burnham removed several allies of predecessor Keir Starmer, appointing John Healey as finance minister, Ed Miliband as foreign minister and Wes Streeting as defense minister.
- Burnham spoke with U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on his first day, while opposition politicians called for a snap election.
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UAE thwarts cyber attacks targeting energy, aviation sectors
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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...
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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...
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New Israeli settler outposts set up after wave of anti-Palestinian violence, arrests
The coordinated assaults stretched across eight governorates, leaving mosques, homes and businesses damaged as Palestinian officials warned of escalating settler...
- Two mosques were torched and a Ramallah quarry suffered an estimated 2 million shekels in fire damage, owners said.
- Palestinian authorities recorded 42 new settler outposts during 2026's first half alongside more than 11,000 reported attacks.
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UAE’s Wadi Wurayah inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List
The reserve is the country's third World Heritage Site and the first recognized specifically for its outstanding natural value.
- UAE officials say designation recognises the reserve's biodiversity, rare ecosystems and long-term conservation efforts under international standards.
- Officials said Wadi Wurayah is one of the few places in the UAE with permanent surface water and contains the country's only permanent natural waterfall.
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UN pauses air strikes on Iran amid reports of concerns over Patriot shortage
Iranian foreign ministry, meanwhile, says progress has been made in the talks held over the weekend between Tehran and Oman...
- Reports say Washington delayed further strikes amid concerns over Patriot interceptor shortages and risks of a broader regional conflict.
- US Central Command said its naval blockade against Iran remained in force and that 12 commercial vessels attempting to reach Iranian ports had been redirected.