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US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN

Can OPEC still control oil prices after UAE’s exit?

OPEC does not set oil prices directly but influences them by adjusting supply.

Iranian security forces stand guard during a rally to show solidarity and support to the new Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojataba Khamenei in Tehran, on April 29, 2026.

Iran delivered new proposal for US talks via Pakistan

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War paused? Trump’s Iran stance sparks debate

Strait of Hormuz traffic drops over 90%, with fewer than 10 ships passing through it daily, amid West Asia tensions.

Talks stall, risks rise: What’s behind US-Iran impasse

India has said it is making continuous efforts to ensure that households and essential institutions receive uninterrupted supplies of cooking gas.

India raises cooking gas, jet fuel prices

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

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UAE issues warning as Iran deploys AI for cyber attacks

Officials say Iran-linked hackers using AI, deepfakes to target UAE users

Is UAE gratuity based on basic salary or gross salary?

Unsure about UAE gratuity? See how your salary and the two-year cap affect your payout

Flight delayed in Dubai? Know your rights to refunds

Explained: Passenger rights, refunds, rebooking and accommodation under the latest rules

Dubai's new Aviation Consumer Welfare Directive sets out the rights and responsibilities of passengers, airlines, and travel agents flying through Dubai.

New Dubai school ride service explained

Available through the Bolt app, the new service allows parents and guardians to schedule school rides in advance.

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Lynk & Co debuts Time to Shine GT concept at Auto China

Lynk & Co debuts Time to Shine GT concept at Auto China

Hotels in UAE will hire again — just leaner teams

South African expat in Dubai wins Dh5m in UAE Lottery

Get unlimited rides at Dubai’s Global Village for Dh99

Hamdan shares story of values passed across generations

Sheikh Hamdan speaks of seeing his grandmother “in the eyes of my father”, and of values passed down from one generation to the next

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OMODA & JAECOO showcases smart valet parking tech

OMODA & JAECOO showcases smart valet parking tech

UAE moves fast, even in uncertainty

Patriot unites Kerala's icons Mammootty and Mohanlal

Watch: Dubai driver gets Dh50K fine for red light run

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CFI secures Brazil Central Bank licence

CFI secures Brazil Central Bank licence

129-year-old boat mail route in Germany’s Spreewald

Star Wars watchlist: Best films and series to watch now

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ASUS PX13: a workstation for creators on the move

ASUS PX13: a workstation for creators on the move

OFFBEAT

India’s cow dung biogas offers relief amid US-Iran war

This photograph taken on April 24, 2026 shows a villager carrying cow dung from her cattle stable to a biogas plant at her residence in Uttar Pradesh's Bulandshahr district.

Around the world: Offbeat photos of the week

A helmeted participant looks on as others cook lemang, a traditional glutinous rice dish stuffed into bamboo tubes and filled with coconut milk which are then placed over an open fire, during a mass cooking event in Blang Pidie, Indonesia's Aceh province.