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The UAE weather authority has forecast rainfall and strong winds over scattered areas in the country that are expected to continue until early Wednesday.

Response teams have successfully extinguished the fire that broke out after a drone targeted a Kuwaiti oil tanker in Dubai's waters on Tuesday.

The UAE says it is continuing to respond to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, with a further alert issued on Tuesday at 02:09 a.m.

Authorities in Dubai responded to a fire at an abandoned house in the Al Badaa area caused by debris from an air defence interception, Dubai Media Office (DMO) said on Tuesday.

Authorities in Sharjah said on Monday they were dealing with an incident involving a drone strike on a Thuraya Telecommunications Company facility, with no injuries reported.

Russian attacks on central and northern Ukrainian regions on Monday have killed two people and injured more than 20, regional officials said.

President Donald Trump warned on Monday that Iran's energy plants and oil wells would be obliterated if it did not open the Strait of Hormuz, after Tehran described US peace proposals as "unrealistic" and fired waves of missiles at Israel.

A Mexican immigrant has died in US immigration custody in Los Angeles on March 25, US Immigration and Customs Enforcement announced on Monday, marking at least 14 deaths in ICE custody in 2026 and prompting criticism from the Mexican government.

Israel's parliament passed a law on Monday making the death penalty a default sentence for Palestinians convicted in military courts of deadly attacks, fulfilling a pledge by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s far-right allies.

France's foreign minister Jean-Noel Barrot said on Monday he'd requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council following "the extremely serious incidents" targeting UN peacekeepers in Lebanon.

The World Trade Organisation will play only a limited role in global trade policy after a failed ministerial meeting in Cameroon, US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said on Monday, vowing to seek alternative arrangements with like-minded countries.

Dubai South Properties has awarded a AED 2 billion contract for the development of multiple phases of the 'Hayat' project, a luxury master-planned community spanning 10 million square feet.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced on Monday that the government would halve the excise on fuel and diesel and remove the heavy road user charge for three months to help households cope with a surge in costs driven by the Iran war.

Leaders of Business Groups operating under the Dubai Chamber of Commerce say the emirate continues to build on a strong and resilient economic model, driven by diversification, close public-private sector collaboration, and the ability to respond quickly to global change.

A group of World Trade Organisation members agreed on Saturday to sidestep adoption hurdles for the world's first baseline on digital trade rules, opting to bring the agreement into force among consenting participants, the WTO said.

Ghana have parted ways with coach Otto Addo, with 72 days remaining until the kickoff of the 2026 World Cup, the country's football association (GFA) announced on Tuesday.

Days after turning 15, Rajasthan Royals opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi found a perfect way to celebrate, tearing to a 15-ball half-century in a commanding eight-wicket victory over Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League on Monday.

Jannik Sinner beat Czech Jiri Lehecka 6-4 6-4 in a rain-hit Miami Open final on Sunday to become the first man to complete the coveted 'Sunshine Double' without dropping a set.

Lahore Qalandars batter Fakhar Zaman has been charged with ball-tampering in Sunday's Pakistan Super League (PSL) match against Karachi Kings, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said in a statement.

Desire Doue scored twice as France showcased their attacking firepower and strength in depth with a 3-1 friendly win over Colombia on Sunday, in their final outing before coach Didier Deschamps names his World Cup squad.

Canadian singer Celine Dion announced on Monday, her birthday, that she will return to the stage this autumn with 10 concerts scheduled in Paris, spread out over September and October.

Music superstar Taylor Swift has scored a leading seven trophies at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Thursday, including artist of the year and best pop album for the upbeat record "The Life of a Showgirl."

Louvre Abu Dhabi has launched the Museum Curriculum Portal designed to enable teachers in UAE public and private schools to create dynamic lessons that connect students with the richness of global and local heritage.

A Florida woman pleaded not guilty on Wednesday to the attempted murder of singer Rihanna after authorities said she fired gunshots at the Grammy-winning musician's Los Angeles mansion this month.

Abu Dhabi's Offlimits Music Festival, which was due to be headlined by Shakira and the Jonas Brothers at Etihad Park Yas Island next month, has been postponed until November.

Twelve tonnes of KitKat chocolate bars went missing in Europe last week after thieves made off with the truck transporting them, Swiss food giant Nestle said.

At a zoo outside Tokyo, the monkey enclosure has become a must-see attraction thanks to an inseparable pair: Punch, a baby Japanese macaque, and his stuffed orangutan companion.

Penny, a 4-year-old Doberman pinscher, won Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Tuesday, capturing the most prestigious dog show prize in the United States.

Giant pandas Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei arrived in Sichuan province on Wednesday, China's panda research base said in a social media post, leaving Japan without pandas for the first time since 1972 at a moment of tense relations between the two nations.

At Yiwu International Trade City, China’s largest wholesale market, customers crowd into a small shop searching for an unlikely bestseller ahead of the Lunar New Year.