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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

Trump threatens to bomb Oman over Strait of Hormuz

US President Donald Trump walks to his motorcade after exiting Marine One on the Ellipse near the White House on August 16, 2026.

Iran deadline has passed. What does Trump do now?

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei and US President Donald Trump amid heightened tensions between Tehran and Washington.

How Mojtaba reshuffled his hardline team for long war

Iranians take a selfie along the shoreline as vessels are seen in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in southern Iran on August 10, 2026.

US-Iran war: Key updates for UAE residents this evening

Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates (center R) receives HM Sultan Haitham bin Tariq, Sultan of Oman (center L).

Sheikh Mohamed, Sultan Haitham discuss bilateral ties

Houthis claimed attacks on a Saudi ship near Bab Al Mandab Strait, while at least 3 tankers operated by ADNOC came under attack by Iran near Hormuz Strait. A US congressional report states that the interlinkage of the conflict inside Yemen, Saudi-Houthi confrontation, and the US-Iran conflict is complicating efforts to deescalate or resolve each individual situation.

Why US-Iran deal collapsed: What Tehran plans next

UAE travellers urged to check flight status as Bahrain, Kuwait routes face cancellations amid regional tensions.

UAE flights today: Cancellations, delays and war update

LATEST NEWS

Dubai seizes tankers, fines Dh100,000 for dumping waste

Civic body releases footage of vehicles disposing of wastewater at unauthorised sites

UAE back to school: Traffic fines drivers should know

Here are the key driving violations to avoid during drop-off and pick-up

Suhail rises on August 24 as UAE heat begins to ease

Canopus traditionally signals cooler weather and the start of the farming season

From Friday, temperatures are expected to decline slightly as low clouds develop over the eastern coast. Humid conditions overnight and into Saturday morning could lead to mist formation across some coastal and inland areas.

Watch: Most expensive falcon of 2026 sells for $346,000

A pure gyrfalcon chick from the same Canadian farm sold for SAR150,000 after bidding opened at SAR40,000.

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Safety habits for safer summer road trips

Safety habits for safer summer road trips

What Pakistan’s new chipless ID card means for you

Flying into Dubai? Uber now has a lounge at DXB

Man sentenced to jail, Dh100,000 fine for drunk driving

Egyptian actor Amr Mohamed Ali dies at 51 after illness

Amr's death brings to a close a career that began when he was a child in the mid-1980s and included appearances in a succession of Egyptian films.

5 laptop accessories every student needs in 2026

5 laptop accessories every student needs in 2026

Dacombe is Europe’s youngest self-made billionaire

3.1m visit Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in H1 2026

Dubai upgrades key Al Quoz road to ease traffic

Watch: Indian expats and minister pledge loyalty to UAE

Duterte 2028: Frontrunner, but no longer invulnerable

Hayden Panettiere's grief after brother's death

Dinusha’s ton rescues Lanka as rain halts India’s push

ENTERTAINMENT

How Thaikkudam Bridge survived egos while making music

A look at the insanely talented group, Thaikkudam Bridge

Yash breaks down Ramayana's Rs 40bn budget

Yash plays Ravana in the film.