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US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN

UAE-made jammers tackled 85% of drones from Iran

Debris of a missile intercepted by the UAE authorities.

Dubbed “Project Freedom,” the plan is Washington’s boldest attempt yet to break Iran’s grip on the strait after it was effectively shut earlier in the war.

Why Trump’s Hormuz move risks escalation with Iran

Children play in the water along the shore as a mix of bulk carriers, cargo ships, and service vessels sit offshore in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, Iran, Sunday, April 26, 2026.

US forces will be targeted if they enter Hormuz: Iran

The hub recorded 6 million passenger journeys, 32,000 aircraft movements and 213,000 tonnes of cargo handled during the war.

The inside story: How DXB kept running despite war

Dubai Airports scaling up flight movements following full reopening of UAE airspace capacity.

Dubai airports to ramp up flights as skies reopen

Admiral Brad Cooper, CentCom commander, visited USS Milius (DDG 69) on May 2, 2026 as the guided-missile destroyer patrolled regional waters in support of the US blockade operations against Iran. While on board, he interacted with Sailors and addressed them on the 1MC while highlighting the importance of the ongoing mission. As of May 3, 2026, a total of 49 commercial vessels have been redirected to comply with the blockade. US forces remain fully committed to total enforcement.

IRGC general issues new threat to 'Project Freedom'

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Pakistan passport services halted worldwide, no updates

Technical glitch at headquarters suspends operations at Pakistan missions worldwide

How a UAE guide saved a hiker in 3 hours on his back

Faisi Shalmani turned his backpack into a makeshift carrier in a life-saving rescue

Hantavirus: What we know after cruise ship deaths

Three dead, several ill as suspected outbreak prompts investigation

Three people have died on a cruise ship in the Atlantic, the WHO said Sunday, one a confirmed case of hantavirus, an illness usually transmitted to humans from rodents.

Won Dh25 million — but Dubai driver won’t quit his job

Abdul Rasheed shares the Dh25 million jackpot with 26 others.

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ENTERTAINMENT

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