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More drone attacks on oilfields in Iraqi Kurdistan
At least four explosive-laden drones attacked oilfields in the semi-autonomous Kurdish region in northern Iraq on Wednesday morning, according to the region's counter-terrorism service. The three oilfields are in Dohuk province, it said. They are...

Dubai Metro Blue Line project to disrupt some traffic, RTA warns
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority on Tuesday warned motorists of traffic diversions in the Mirdif area as construction work is set to begin on the Dubai Metro Blue Line. The authority also advised drivers to use alternative routes where...

How government can continue serving Abu Dhabi's growing, savvy population effectively
Your smartphone knows when you’re running low on storage and offers help. Your car reminds you about scheduled maintenance. Your banking app notices unusual spending patterns and alerts you immediately. So why do governments still expect you to...

Aggression and anxiety: Gaza's children bear the psychological wounds of war
Umm Faraj Abu Zubeida, a Gazan mother of four, says her seven-year-old son wakes up screaming at night, terrified that Israeli war planes will drop bombs on their home. The family were displaced when an air strike destroyed their house in Rafah....

Sweida in flames: Syria's Druze city torn apart by urban warfare
What began as deadly clashes between Druze militiamen and Bedouin tribes in southern Syria has intensified into a violent urban assault, leaving scores dead and a historic city gripped by fear, violence and displacement. At dawn on Tuesday,...

Trump’s disrespect for African states persists
Forging a diplomatic endeavour among many states aims to achieve a quid pro quo status in international relations. While these relations strive to be on equal footing, mutual respect is highly encouraged among leaders, especially in their...

Yapita Health Expands Medical Mission with Free Expert-Led Camps Across 18 African Regions
VMPL New Delhi [India], July 10: Continuing its mission to make quality healthcare accessible to underserved populations, Yapita Health, India's leading medical tourism company, has announced the expansion of its free medical camp initiative...

Dubai Police release video of driver fined Dh50,000 for high-speed overtaking on hard shoulder
Dubai Police have released footage of a man driving at high speed in the hard shoulder past a queue of cars stuck in standstill traffic. The video, filmed at an unspecified location in the emirate, was shared to emphasise the importance of...

More Than an Expo
The 2025 (China) Eurasia Commodity and Trade Expo opens in Urumqi, capital city of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, on June 26 (LI FANGFANG) For Iranian businessman Behzad Nouri, his first trip to Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, one of...
‘Unity key to Africa future’
COMORO: PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has reaffirmed Tanzania’s commitment to strengthening, promoting and preserving the longstanding relations with the Comoros. She said that this effort aligns with the country’s broader vision of fostering...

Sheikha Bodour: Unesco nomination for Sharjah's Faya an extraordinary journey
Sheikha Bodour bint Sultan Al Qasimi has told how Sharjah's historic Faya being nominated as a Unesco World Heritage Site is a moment she will always cherish. In an interview with The National, Sheikha Bodour reflected on the "extraordinary"...

UAE stays course on five million barrels production capacity plan by 2027
The UAE said on Thursday it was committed to staying the course on its plan to be able to produce five million barrels per day by 2027. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure re-established its commitment to the goal on Thursday, according to...

TimeframeWhen a 155 million-year-old dinosaur first roamed Dubai Mall
This weekend, film fans in the UAE will be heading to the cinema to watch the latest Jurassic World film, but those who want to get a closer look at a real dinosaur can do so in one of Dubai's biggest tourist attractions. On March 10, 2014, Dubai...

Impact of geopolitical events on oil market should not be overstated
The recent escalation in regional tensions sparked a sharp response across global markets, with oil prices briefly surging above $80 amid heightened uncertainty. Fortunately, the situation evolved rapidly. Nerves had calmed when a temporary...

Stokes and Pant grapple with fitness concerns in Lord's Test
England and India will begin the second day of the Lord's Test with major injury concerns after an attritional opening day on Thursday. Hosts England edged ahead after a tense battle with star batter Joe Root's unbeaten 99 helping them reach 251-4...

Jailed PKK leader Ocalan speaks on camera for first time in 25 years
The jailed leader of the Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) has made his first appearance on camera in more than two decades, as he reiterated a call for the group to lay down its weapons and move towards non-violent politics. The PKK and its...

Science CNN He’s searching for a human-made problem in areas largely untouched by humans. Answers are just emerging
Crouched low in one of the coldest, remotest places on Earth, polar explorer Alan Chambers searched for an invisible threat. Traveling with fellow former Royal Marine Dave Thomas, he had spent two long months skiing 715 miles (1,151 kilometers) —...

He’s searching for a human-made problem in areas largely untouched by humans. Answers are just emerging
CNN — Crouched low in one of the coldest, remotest places on Earth, polar explorer Alan Chambers searched for an invisible threat. Traveling with fellow former Royal Marine Dave Thomas, he had spent two long months skiing 715 miles (1,151...

UAE's Raza grateful for chance to guide Dubai Capitals in Global Super League
After guiding the UAE team for a number of years as their captain before transitioning to coaching, Ahmed Raza will add another feather to his cap after being entrusted with coaching DP World International League T20 champions Dubai Capitals in...

US imposes sanctions on UN human rights rapporteur for Palestinian territories
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday said he is imposing sanctions on the UN special rapporteur on human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories. In a post on X, Mr Rubio said the sanctions were being imposed on Francesca Albanese...