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UAE's diverse energy mix and US partnerships will bolster AI goals, official says

The UAE has been aggressive in pursuing a varied energy mix that will complement its artificial intelligence ambitions, the country's commercial attac…

Fifa's Infantino plans to sell stakes in World Cup

Uefa led the backlash against Fifa after world football's governing body announced plans to seek private investment in the World Cup. Led by president…

Iran war latest: Hormuz 'will never return to pre-war state, Iranian minister says

Brent oil slides more than 6% as US-Iran talks gain steam

Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran warOil prices slid further on Tuesday, with Brent retreating by more than 6 per cent, adding to losses…

Lebanese banker Antoun Sehnaoui hosts Netanyahu at dinner in Washington

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu shared a table with Lebanese banker Antoun Sehnaoui and US diplomat Morgan Ortagus at a memorial dinner for …

Former eBay executives ordered to pay couple $56m to settle harassment case

EBay and three former top executives have agreed to pay $55.7 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by a Massachusetts couple who were victims of a bizar…

New tuberculosis blood test could reduce spread of killer infectious disease

A simple blood test could identify tuberculosis, potentially helping to save millions of lives and curtail a global emergency, according to a new stud…

Roberto Mancini appointed Italy manager for second time after chaotic selection process

Roberto Mancini has been appointed Italy manager for a second time following a chaotic search to replace Gennaro Gattuso that had seen Paolo Maldini q…

Trump confident in US arms stockpile after private-sector commitments

President Donald Trump's administration is facing fresh scrutiny about the status of the US military's weapons stockpile amid a lull in the Iran war.M…

‘Seven years is enough’: Protesters light fires at Lebanese banks over frozen savings

Seven years after the onset of the worst financial crisis in Lebanon's history, depositors returned to the streets of Beirut on Tuesday to protest aga…

Japan earthquake: Several feared dead as dozens trapped inside collapsed shopping mall

Several people are feared dead inside a collapsed shopping mall after a magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture.Power cut…

A fatal shooting, a seized villa and a Lime bike chase: British man’s quest for justice in Syria

When British citizen Saeed Farhat found out that Syrian President Ahmad Al Shara would be visiting London in March, he knew he had to send him a messa…

Oman steps up bid to open Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens threats

Oman is leading the latest push by Gulf countries to resolve the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran widens its threats to shipping. Gulf foreign m…

UAE and US to develop AI military applications

The UAE and US have agreed to create a bilateral task force to speed up the development of artificial intelligence tools for military purposes. Task F…

London is winning back its streets. Now for its reputation

It’s hard to capture the stinging experience felt by the people in charge of London at the fall in its international reputation. The viral meme of the…

Dubai Police block websites promoting narcotics as anti-drug campaign ends

Dubai Police blocked 297 websites promoting illegal drugs during the second quarter of this year, an increase from 110 in the first quarter. The figur…

Emirates airline starts accepting crypto payments for flights

Emirate's airline has begun accepting cryptocurrency payments, the first major airline in the Gulf to offer the option of using digital assets for fli…

Middle East's majestic mangroves captured in photography competition

Mangrove forests form an integral part of the natural landscape of the region and the UAE is home to several of these beautiful places. The Mangrove P…

Israel releases 60 Palestinian detainees from harsh prison conditions

Sixty Palestinian detainees from the Gaza Strip were released on Monday from Israeli prison through the Karem Abu Salem crossing, where they were rece…

Josko Gvardiol signs five-year contract extension at Manchester City

Josko Gvardiol has signed a contract extension at Manchester City, agreeing to remain at the Etihad Stadium until 2031.The 24-year-old joined City in …

President Sheikh Mohamed and Greek PM discuss economic and AI ties in phone call

President Sheikh Mohamed and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis reviewed efforts to strengthen long-standing ties during a phone call on Tuesday…

Sudan's Dagalo urges RSF fighters to march on after setback

The commander of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces fighting Sudan's army has urged his men to march on as the war reaches a "do-or-die" juncture.“…

Iraq seizes $1.9 million cash haul from former finance official’s home

Iraqi authorities have seized 2.5 billion Iraqi dinars ($1.9 million) from the home of a former senior finance official, who is now being held on corr…

Kuwait's foreign minister to visit Pakistan after defence pact approved

Kuwait's Foreign Minister, Sheikh Jarrah Jaber Al Ahmad Al Sabah, is scheduled to visit Pakistan on Tuesday, days after the countries ratified a defen…

Zinedine Zidane unveiled as new manager of France: 'This is the only job I wanted after Real Madrid'

The worst kept secret in football is finally out after Zinedine Zidane was officially unveiled as the new manager of France, following the exit of Did…

Teenager charged with piloting 'mega dinghy' carrying 165 migrants across Channel

A teenager is to face trial after being charged with piloting a “mega dinghy” carrying 165 migrants across the English Channel.Chan Mathok Atak, 19, f…

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi reveals opening date

Guggenheim Abu Dhabi is to open to the public on December 11, the Department of Culture and Tourism - Abu Dhabi announced on Tuesday.The Frank Gehry-d…

Why Idrissa Gueye's Diriyah move could help Al Hilal seal big-money deal for Everton's Iliman Ndiaye

Idrissa Gueye's expected free transfer to newly promoted Saudi Pro League side Al Diriyah has gone a little under the radar – but could yet prove pivo…

Israeli drones hit south Lebanon's Nabatieh as military demolishes homes

Three Israeli drones hit the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on Tuesday, after the Israeli military demolished homes overnight in multiple areas th…

Iraqi PM in Turkey for talks on energy, water and security

Iraqi Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi was in Turkey on Tuesday with a government delegation, meeting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and ministers to discu…

Fashion editor's guide to holiday packing: Take a steamer and go easy on the shoes

Summer spells holiday season for many, yet packing for an extended trip is rarely a serene experience. It is far more likely to involve an open suitca…

Abu Dhabi introduces robot-assisted procedure to boost lung cancer detection

A leading Abu Dhabi hospital has introduced a robot-assisted device to help boost lung cancer detection as part of a cutting-edge drive to improve pat…

Bahrain hosts joint GCC military exercises as regional tensions persist

Bahrain is hosting three days of joint military exercises involving the armed forces of Gulf Co-operation Council member states.The Bahrain Shield dri…

UAE rainfall to become less frequent but more intense, study finds

Rainfall in the UAE is likely to become less frequent but more intense, potentially making flooding more likely, a new study has found.The work by sci…

Baghdad to investigate Saudi Arabia's claims drone attack launched from Iraq

Iraq's government has ordered an investigation into Saudi Arabia's claim that it intercepted drones launched from Iraqi territory, with Baghdad pledgi…

Masdar deepens Europe expansion with Montenegro renewable energy push

Abu Dhabi clean energy company Masdar and Montenegro’s national power utility, Elektroprivreda Crne Gore, have signed agreements to develop two solar …