"We hit them hard yesterday and we're going to hit them again hard today." US President Donald Trump threatened Iran with more bombardment after attacking the country last night following the downing of a helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz.

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Three Indian sailors are missing in the Gulf of Oman after the US struck the oil tanker MT Settebello as part of its blockade of Iranian ports.

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US leads worldwide condemnation of Iran's 'lethal plotting'

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Three sailors missing in Gulf of Oman after US hits oil tanker

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More than 100 days after the Iran war began, the ceasefire is showing signs of strain as air and missile attacks rise across the region. More than 50 attacks were recorded between June 8 and June 10, marking one of the most significant escalations since the US-Iran ceasefire

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Abu Dhabi wealth fund L'imad boosts stake in utility Taqa

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Guterres warns Middle East could slide into ‘full war’ after renewed Iran-US strikes

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Israeli army kidnaps southern Lebanese villagers seeking to collect water

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President Donald Trump threatened renewed military action against Iran after accusing Tehran of shooting down a US military helicopter. 'We’re going to be attacking them, attacking them very hard, resuming bombing based on a helicopter,' he told reporters in the Oval Office. His

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First small boat pilots jailed for endangering migrants in English Channel

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Sheikh Abdullah discusses Iranian attacks on UAE with Swedish Foreign Minister

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The Gulf Co-operation Council condemned Iranian drone and missile attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan, stressing that an attack on one member state is an attack on all. Iran launched attacks on the three countries on Wednesday, in what it called retaliation for American

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GCC condemns Iranian attacks on Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan

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A high-stakes byelection in Makerfield could reshape UK politics, with Manchester mayor Andy Burnham emerging as a potential challenger to Keir Starmer if he secures a decisive win. UAE tourist visas can now be processed in 48 hours Travellers can now apply for 30 to 60-day UAE

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UAE Games athletes shine as attention turns to Special Olympics

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Workplace goals: How World Cup 2026 will impact Middle East employee productivity

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Trump's Gaza peace plan: What Hamas has agreed and what comes next

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Travellers can now apply for 30 to 60-day UAE tourist visas online and receive approval in as little as 48 hours. The National's Hala Nasar explains the process

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New EU border rules aim to prevent repeat of Belfast attack suspect's journey to UK

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“We are back to square one" Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says Israel has not achieved its main objectives in Iran, including regime change, nuclear constraints or weakening of proxy forces

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Dubai launches authority to help people live longer

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The National visited the village of Al Marah, where residents have cultivated the Damask rose for generations, weaving the tradition into the fabric of their lives

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Israel risks diplomatic isolation if it loses US backing under President Donald Trump, says former prime minister Ehud Olmert

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Former Israeli prime minister Ehud Olmert says the Iran war is ‘back at square one’ after more than 100 days, with the regime in Tehran standing, its missile capabilities operational and its proxies strong enough to fire back. The conflict began on February 28 in close

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Emirates airline president Tim Clark has given Elon Musk's Starlink its strongest endorsement yet, saying the airline has seen increased demand since introducing the satellite internet service on board its aircraft last year. His comments come as airlines around the world race

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election ​this ​year, his Likud party ​said on Wednesday. The party said that he would run in the election ⁠and 'with God's help, he will win'. Netanyahu is one of the most right-wing prime ministers since Israel was

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Iraq links militia disarmament to September deadline for US-led coalition withdrawal

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Pakistani army personnel killed in helicopter crash in Kashmir region

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Netanyahu to run for re-election as Israel fights on several fronts

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Rift or rough patch? Former US ambassador to Israel on Trump's 'complicated' relationship with Netanyahu

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Could a hiring freeze in the Gulf create a talent crisis?

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From Turkey to Texas in a Toyota: Jordanian super fan makes epic World Cup road trip

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Oil prices slid about 3% to a seven-week low on Tuesday after US Energy Secretary Chris Wright said he was seeing an increasing amount of traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. He did not provide figures on how many ships were passing through the key waterway through which about

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Angry Somali football fans blame Trump for referee Omar Artan’s visa woes

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Somali referee Omar Artan said the 'biggest dream of my life' had been ripped from him after he was denied entry into the US to officiate at the 2026 World Cup. Artan was turned away at Miami International Airport at the weekend despite possessing valid travel documents. The

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Masked rioters 'burn foreigners out of their homes' in wake of Belfast knife attack

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A leading UAE businessman has launched a Dh1 million ($270,000) relief fund to support the families of those killed in a Dubai road crash on Sunday and aid the recovery of the injured. Dr Shamsheer Vayalil, chairman and chief executive of Abu Dhabi healthcare company Burjeel

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UAE businessman sets up Dh1 million fund for victims of deadly Dubai road crash

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Emirates President Tim Clark says the airline will introduce measures to reassure passengers and remains prepared to expand services as conditions improve

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Manus on Markets: Gulf tensions surge after Iran and US exchange fire