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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

Kuwait intercepts drones; shrapnel hits military sites

Kuwait intercepts drones; shrapnel hits military sites

Commercial shipping traffic around the Strait of Hormuz. Photo is a screengrab from tanker tracker Marine Traffic taken at 9.20am GST on July 31, 2026.

US-Iran conflict: What UAE residents need to know today

Flying from the UAE today? Here's everything that's changed—from Kuwait and Bahrain flight cancellations to airline travel updates.

Latest UAE flight cancellations, delays for today

Amid the diplomatic deadlock between the US and iran, a new military plan to be presented to US President Donald Trump by the Central Command (CentCom) reportedly calls for a “short and powerful” wave of military strikes on the Iranian regime, including oil export facilities, military bases, command nodes, and regional militia‑support networks.

Fastest way to end the US-Iran War isn’t more missiles

US Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit rappel out of an MH-60S Sea Hawk during scheduled training aboard USS Tripoli (LHA 7), one of more than 20 warships supporting the US blockade against Iran. Since the renewed US-Iran war following IRGC hits on commercial ships transitting Hormuz, CentCom forces have redirected 24 commercial ships, and disabled 2 as of July 30, 2026.

US Navy tightens Iran blockade: 24 ships turned back

US Marines load an M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) onto a KC-130J Super Hercules during a training exercise in the Middle East.

Renewed Iran war raises US missile supply concerns

A Mahan Air jet. Mahan Air has presented itself as a civilian carrier but has been under US sanctions for years over its ties to the IRGC, designated by Washington as a terrorist organisation.

US sanctions China, India, Russia entities backing IRGC

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Weather: UAE to experience rain early next week

Convective clouds may bring rain to eastern and southern areas on Monday and Tuesday

Etihad Pakistan-Abu Dhabi flight turns back

Passengers are being assisted after EY299 returned safely to Karachi shortly after takeoff

Apartment sharing in Dubai: What's allowed, what's not

Roommates allowed in Dubai, but only under strict shared housing permits

Roommates are allowed in some cases, but informal subletting, bed spaces and overcrowding can lead to penalties under the emirate’s updated regulations.

UAE petrol, diesel prices for August 2026 announced

The UAE Fuel Price Committee reviews and adjusts retail fuel prices at the close of each month, in line with prevailing trends in global energy markets.

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Malaysian pilot faces death penalty in drug case

Bus plunges into ravine, killing at least 25

Car driven by lady learner crashes into café, 17 hurt

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Car wash kit with detailing supplies beside a freshly cleaned black car

Why people will decide construction’s agentic AI future

Why people will decide construction’s agentic AI future

60,000 migrants enter Spain's Ceuta as at least 34 die

SpaceX rocket to crash into moon, to leave crater

Omani Everest pioneer killed in Pakistan avalanche

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Ramayana trailer wins praise across Pakistan

Ramayana trailer wins praise across Pakistan