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Adm. Brad Cooper, commander of US Central Command, is seen flying over the Strait of Hormuz in a CH-47 Chinook (photos published by @CENTCOM). The US military updated oil flows via Strait of Hormuz to ~1.5 billion since the summer, implying a rate of >14.5m b/d in recent weeks.

US military rejects Iran's mine-strike claims in Hormuz

US Vice President JD Vance (Photo/Reuters)

Vance contacted top Iran security official: Report

A plane taxis along the runway at Aden Airport on October 21, 2026.

Houthi missile strikes on Aden Airport raise concerns

Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani meets Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. Doha's latest diplomatic initiative has come under scrutiny after a senior Iranian official described its ideas as unacceptable.

Iran: No Qatar peace offer, only ‘unacceptable ideas’

LATEST NEWS

Rain expected across UAE with winds to reach 50km/h

NCM forecasts showers in eastern areas, with blowing dust and chances of fog

Sharjah Police bust gang targeting social media stars

Malicious filters allegedly stole photos to blackmail influencers and celebrities.

‘You have a family here’, President tells flydubai crew

Sheikh Mohamed tells flydubai crew who saved 174 lives that UAE will always be home

This handout picture provided by the UAE Presidential Court shows UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan embracing Flydubai pilot Smit Machchhar, during a reception for him and other crew members of Flight 1073 in Abu Dhabi on October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu, rival Eisenkot each claim victory

Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu.

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Dh250 is now enough to start investing in gold, silver

Dh250 is now enough to start investing in gold, silver

Former envoy’s book reveals untold India-UAE stories

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Only 23% of UAE workers fear AI, but office risks mount

Life after stroke: UAE residents share their stories

UAE stroke survivors share how they rebuilt their lives after a medical emergency

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JETOUR deepens its Travel+ strategy

JETOUR deepens its Travel+ strategy

Mumbai Indians lead IPL valuations at $2.1 billion

Diwali in Dubai 2026: Where to celebrate

MacBook Pro gets touchscreen: UAE price, release date

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CUSP Wealth's first year reveals key investor trends

CUSP Wealth marks its first anniversary. In its first year, 6 in 10 users took their first step into investing with CUSP Wealth

flydubai Captain Smit gets Zayed II honour: 3rd Indian?

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Sanofi partners with UAE to advance health innovation

Sanofi has signed a genomic research agreement with Khalifa University

SPORT

Ronaldo wins BOAT ahead of Messi in paid fan vote

Ronaldo has won the Ballon d’Or five times.

Meet Rinsha Mariyam, Kerala girl playing in Portugal

Rinsha Mariyam, 18, is chasing her football dream in Portugal, backed by her family’s shared passion for the beautiful game.