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June 26, 2026

03
Apr

Iran, Oman plan to monitor Hormuz traffic — IRNA

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Iran and Oman are drafting a protocol to “monitor transit” through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian state news agency IRNA reported Thursday morning, citing an official. Tanker traffic through the key oil-shipping route “should be supervised and coordinated” with the two countries, said Kazem Gharibabadi, Iran’s deputy foreign minister of legal and international affairs, according to a translation of […]

02
Apr

Homebuyers flock to Saudi city as demand rises

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Saudi Arabia’s housing market is beginning to diverge across cities, with Jeddah recording its strongest year in recent memory while Riyadh shows signs of strain and Dammam gains ground on pricing appeal. According to Cavendish Maxwell’s 2025 KSA Residential Real Estate performance report, Jeddah saw 30,500 residential transactions in 2025, with total sales reaching SAR36.6 billion. […]

02
Apr

Day 34: Trump vows ‘extremely hard’ Iran strikes

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As the US–Israel war on Iran enters day 34, tensions show no sign of easing, with Donald Trump warning of intensified strikes in the coming weeks. The US president claims American forces are close to achieving their objectives, even as divisions widen within NATO over the conflict. Meanwhile, in the UAE, authorities say the situation […]

02
Apr

Meryl Streep revives iconic cerulean sweater

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Miranda Priestly would have something to say about Meryl Streep’s latest look. With a nod to one of the most iconic moments in “The Devil Wears Prada,” Streep appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” wearing a cerulean blue cable-knit sweater. The J.Crew cashmere style is a custom version of one that the brand currently sells for $198, […]

01
Apr

US–Israel–Iran War Day 33: UAE update for April 1

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Regional tensions continue to shape daily life on day 33 of the US–Israel war with Iran, as authorities respond to air defence debris incidents, announce significant fuel price changes, and extend distance learning across the country. Here are the key developments UAE residents should know today. One killed after drone debris falls on Fujairah farm […]

01
Apr

Iraq qualifies for 2026 World Cup, ending 40-year wait

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Iraq has qualified for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, ending a 40-year absence since their only previous appearance in 1986, after defeating Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff in Monterrey, Mexico. The result secures Iraq’s second-ever place at the World Cup, with the team advancing through the fifth round of the Asian Football Confederation qualifiers […]

01
Apr

Dubai gold rises for a third day after its worst month since 2008.

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Dubai gold prices moved higher early Wednesday, extending a short-term rebound after a sharp correction through March that unsettled buyers and traders alike. At 8:22 am, 24K gold stood at Dh566.75, up from Dh563.25 a day earlier, while 22K rose to Dh525 from Dh521.50. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) The uptick […]

01
Apr

US loses “eyes in the sky” in Iran strike — why it matters

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The destruction of a key US airborne radar aircraft in an Iranian strike is being seen as a significant setback to Washington’s battlefield awareness and command capabilities, with analysts warning it could weaken the ability to detect and respond to threats across the region. Dramatic images of the wreckage — geolocated by CNN — show a US […]

01
Apr

US–Israel War Day 33: Trump eyes quick end; Kuwait airport hit by drones

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US President Donald Trump signalled Tuesday that US military operations in Iran could wrap up within weeks, saying forces would leave “very soon” while insisting they were “finishing the job.” The security situation remains volatile; early Wednesday, a tanker was struck by a projectile off the coast of Doha, causing hull damage but no casualties. […]

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Iran, Oman plan to monitor Hormuz traffic — IRNA

Homebuyers flock to Saudi city as demand rises

Day 34: Trump vows ‘extremely hard’ Iran strikes

Meryl Streep revives iconic cerulean sweater

US–Israel–Iran War Day 33: UAE update for April 1

Iraq qualifies for 2026 World Cup, ending 40-year wait

Dubai gold rises for a third day after its worst month since 2008.

US loses “eyes in the sky” in Iran strike — why it matters

US–Israel War Day 33: Trump eyes quick end; Kuwait airport hit by drones

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