Media professionals should continue helping shape the sector's future, uphold professionalism and credibility, and place the national interest at the...
- The United States has intensified economic pressure on Iran, warning foreign financial institutions that they could face sanctions for continuing...
Trump said Iran is in “very bad shape” financially, citing high inflation and difficulty paying its own troops. He credited...Houthi forces launched drones and ballistic missiles at Mocha, targeting military positions, weapons depots, residential areas and civilian infrastructure.
Tehran says Hormuz reopening depends on US compensation, sanctions relief, ending military threats and lifting the naval blockade.
- Tehran says it wants to move beyond the current state of “neither war nor peace”, while Oman hosts efforts to...
Iran’s six conditions broaden demands for reopening Hormuz, including sanctions relief, asset releases, compensation and withdrawal of US forces.
Pezeshkian says Tehran believes now is the best time for an agreement, backing ongoing negotiations mediated by Oman.
- The agreement comes as Gulf states seek closer defence coordination following months of conflict with Iran that disrupted shipping through...
Houthi attacks, Strait of Hormuz tensions and stalled Lebanon talks underscore widening regional security risks despite diplomatic efforts.
US President Donald Trump said he believed the war with Iran would end soon.
The strikes and a renewed evacuation order in southern Lebanon cast doubt over US-backed negotiations seeking a lasting border security...Israel says Hezbollah violated the ceasefire, launching strikes as Rome hosts the seventh round of US-mediated negotiations.
Lebanon reports one death and multiple injuries, while talks focus on Israeli withdrawal and Hezbollah's disarmament.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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.
