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US-ISRAEL WAR ON IRAN

Trump signals end to Iran ceasefire if deal fails

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press aboard Air Force One before arriving at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on April 17, 2026 after a two-day trip to Nevada and Arizona.

The closure — or even partial obstruction — of the Strait of Hormuz has halted oil and gas shipments, driven sharp price increases, and intensified global inflationary pressures while disrupting supply chains.

Cost of war, case for peace: Why US-Iran deal is urgent

Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor Fakkan, United Arab Emirates, Wednesday, March 11, 2026.

Hormuz reopens: What Iran’s move means for oil and war

Saqr Ghobash, Speaker of the Federal National Council, said hope, peace and justice for future generations require “clear and decisive positions” against those who undermine state sovereignty and destabilise regions.

UAE urges global stance against threats to Hormuz

Minister of State for International Cooperation affirms UAE’s resilience and strong US partnership at Semafor World Economy Summit.

Hormuz must remain open to protect global economy: UAE

Cars queue to refuel at a gas station operated by Pertamina, Indonesia’s state-owned oil and gas company, as the closure of the Strait of Hormuz by Iran disrupts energy flows and global oil prices rise, prompting Indonesia to consider a weekly work-from-home policy to cut fuel use, in Yogyakarta. File photo taken on March 28, 2026.

Oil crashes 10%+ as Iran declares Hormuz 'open'

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Dubai gold buyers return ahead of Akshaya Tritiya

Festival demand builds early as price dip draws buyers back into UAE showrooms

Dubai Gold

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Arrest underscores UAE’s role in tackling cross-border criminal networks.

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TECHNOLOGY

Zoom launches feature to detect real people in meetings

Partnership with World adds identity checks as AI avatars become more common.

Google adds image generator to 'Personal Intelligence'

New update uses photos and preferences to create personalised visuals instantly.