Trump threatens new strikes on Iran and vows to seize key oil assets

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US President Donald Trump claims a settlement has been reached to end the war in Iran and that a deal could be signed this weekend in Europe, which would lead to the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

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UAE approves breast cancer drug aimed at stopping tumours from growing

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"An indescribable feeling." Mexico and South Africa fans converge on the Estadio Azteca full of colour and voice for the opening match of the 2026 Fifa World Cup in Mexico City.

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Abu Dhabi's Masdar finalises deal to acquire Repsol stake for $978m

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Oleg Rogynskyy, CEO of Ukrainain tech company Uforce, discusses how drone warfare is transforming conflict in Iran.

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Peace activists lament West Bank ‘rules of the jungle' at Paris summit

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The Pentagon locked down several floors and evacuated others on Thursday amid reports of hazardous materials. 'The Pentagon has sophisticated systems to ensure the safety of the building and its occupants. Those systems have detected an air quality issue necessitating

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Opec cuts oil demand outlook for this year again as Iran war disrupts markets

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Anti-immigrant violence erupted in Belfast after rioting broke out following an alleged knife attack involving a Sudanese national, in which a victim lost an eye.

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President Sheikh Mohamed met Mike Waltz, US ambassador to the UN, in Abu Dhabi to discuss strengthening UAE-US strategic relations and regional developments. The talks took place against the backdrop of military escalation that has put a fragile US-Iran ceasefire under strain

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UAE launches programme to provide prosthetic limbs for injured Gaza war survivors

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The US Central Command said its forces disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Wednesday after the vessel 'violated the blockade against Iran by attempting to transport Iranian oil'. It marked the third commercial ship disabled by American forces this week. The vessel is

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#Breaking: Parts of Pentagon locked down due to 'hazardous materials incident'

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Iran war fuels slowest global growth since Covid, World Bank warns

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Dubai police rescue scores of children trapped alone in cars, homes and lifts

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Swedish FM assures Gulf allies of readiness to protect navigation: No to 'weaponising straits'

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President Donald Trump said on Thursday that the US would strike Iran 'very hard tonight' and threatened to take control of key Iranian oil infrastructure if a final agreement is not reached. He also said Washington would eventually seize control of Kharg Island and other oil

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John Healey resigns over Defence Investment Plan which makes UK 'less safe'

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In an exclusive interview with The National, Sweden’s Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard said there is no alternative to a diplomatic solution and praised the UAE’s resilience in the face of regional instability.

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Emaar to launch Dh200bn megaproject in Dubai set to house 150,000 people

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Sheikh Hamdan: 'Our goal is to make Dubai the world's leading AI hub'

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What do we know about the Iranian towns and islands coming under repeated US fire?

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A series of maritime incidents in the Gulf and Red Sea has heightened concerns over the security of some of the world's most important shipping routes. Recent events include a US Apache helicopter going down near the Strait of Hormuz, reported strikes on oil tankers in the Gulf

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Emaar Properties is to unveil an 'extraordinary' Dh200 billion ($55 billion) megaproject in Dubai, set to house nearly 150,000 residents. The master plan, spread across more than 4.5 million square metres, will feature residential towers, villas and mansions, Grade-A commercial

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More Palestinians have been killed by Israeli troops and settlers in the occupied West Bank since the onset of the Gaza war in 2023 than in the previous 17 years combined, Oxfam has found. The charity published a report on Wednesday analysing UN data from the occupied

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Syrians and Afghans drive bumper year for refugees returning home

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The National’s Jamie Prentis reports from Lebanon’s historic city of Tyre, where residents are living under growing uncertainty amid the looming threat of further Israeli attacks

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Apple has made a global security change to allow stolen phone 'identifiers' to be shared with police, so the handsets can be tracked and found if they reappear in circulation. The update has been made in agreement with London’s Metropolitan Police to help protect mobile phone

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Sheikh Mohamed holds talks on Iran war with US envoy to UN in Abu Dhabi

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Abu Dhabi's Edge Group opens European base to fuel global expansion

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President Sheikh Mohamed held high-level talks in Abu Dhabi with the US envoy to the UN over the impact of the Iran war. The UAE leader and Mike Waltz discussed the implications of the prolonged conflict for the global economy and maritime security. The talks took place against

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Abu Dhabi defence company Edge Group has opened a new subsidiary in France to serve as its base for aggressively expanding investments and co-operation in Europe. Edge Europe, headquartered in Paris, will focus on delivering sovereign defence capability to meet current security

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Navigating the Strait of Hormuz under the cloak of blockade

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Football fans in US excited for World Cup kick-off but call for ticket price drop to win over public

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Abu Dhabi's Kezad launches centre to help SMEs expand

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First photos show frail Gaza doctor Hussam Abu Safiya in Israel court appearance

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has ordered the resumption of Lebanese exports to the kingdom after a five year ban,. The move was made in ‘light of positive steps’ taken by the Lebanese government towards rebuilding state institutions, the Saudi Press Agency reported. It

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Manus on Markets: Trump's secret mission - US and Iran on edge as Hormuz dispute escalates

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People challenged over their nationality on way to work after Belfast riots

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Saudi Arabia lifts Lebanese trade ban after nearly five years