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US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN

Air defences activated, heard in Tehran

An Iranian woman holds up an image of Iran’s new supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei as she takes part in a rally dubbed “Sacrificed Girls” to pay tribute to women killed during the Middle East war, in Tehran on April 17, 2026.

AH-64 Apaches flying above the Strait of Hormuz during a patrol on April 17, 2026.

How long can US blockade of Iran ports, Hormuz last?

Dark Eagle is a ground-launched hypersonic missile designed for long-range precision strikes against heavily defended, time-sensitive targets.

What is ‘Dark Eagle’? US plans hypersonic missile move

US President Donald Trump.

'Iran dying to make a deal, I don't call it war': Trump

Prior to the war, confidential International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) reports in early 2026 indicated that Iran had continued to increase its stockpile of uranium enriched to 60% purity, a level just a technical step away from the 90% weapons-grade threshold.

Talks deadlocked: Trump weighs 'options'

UAE announces travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq

UAE announces travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, and Iraq

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Who benefits from Dubai’s Dh1b creative support plan

Dubai’s new portfolio offers venues, grants, training and market access to creatives

UAE foils $13 million arms deal

Attempt to route weapons shipment to Port Sudan foiled

Your Visa card payments in UAE to soon get a lot faster

Emirates NBD to settle Visa payments in UAE dirhams, a major shift for daily transactions

Your Visa card payments in UAE to soon get a lot faster

Fazza shares video of Kenyan boy wanting to visit Dubai

Fazza shares video of Kenyan boy wanting to visit Dubai

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CFI secures Brazil Central Bank licence

CFI secures Brazil Central Bank licence

7 big changes coming to the UAE in May 2026

Nine-day Eid Al Adha holiday in UAE for schools

UAE sees stable weather, humidity rising soon

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UK raises terror threat to ‘severe’ after stabbings

Police arrest a demonstrator during a rally organised by the Campaign Against Antisemitism, opposite Downing Street in central London on April 30, 2026, following the stabbing of two Jewish men the day before in the Golders Green neighbourhood of north London.

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AHD introduces scar-free approach to breast surgery

The key benefits for patients undergoing breast surgery with the da Vinci System include a virtually scar-free breast, less trauma to surrounding tissue, reduced pain, a faster recovery and optimal sensory retention

UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for May 2026

Free entry for families at Miracle Garden on weekdays

Good news: Pakistan cuts passport delivery time

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UFC champion Chimaev's Sharmax Motors' brand ambassador

Russian-Emirati professional mixed martial artist and freestyle wrestler, Khamzat Chimaev

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ASUS PX13: a workstation for creators on the move

ASUS PX13: a workstation for creators on the move

I am not a lawyer: Musk grilled at OpenAI trial

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LEPAS debuts all-electric line-up at Auto China 2026

LEPAS debuts all-electric line-up at Auto China 2026

SPORT

Ronaldo tells players they came to Saudi because of him

Nassr's Portuguese forward #07 Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr and Al-Ahli at the Al-Awwal Park Stadium in Riyadh on April 29, 2026.

Was Jason Holder’s catch legal? Let's check the rule

Jason Holder's catch is the talk of the town