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Another ceasefire violation: 13 killed as Israel strikes across Gaza; comes a week before Trump’s Board of Peace

AP file photo Israeli strikes killed at least 13 Palestinians, including five children, across the Gaza Strip on Thursday despite a ceasefire that has largely halted fighting. Read More

UAE weather alert: Heavy rain continues in Sharjah and Fujairah, more showers expected

Cool, wet weather persists across UAE with heavy rain / AI Generated Image Residents in the Northern Emirates woke up to the rhythmic sound of heavy rain today as a significant weather system moved across the region. Read More

Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv bombarded with 36 missiles, 242 drones; Oreshnik strike falls close to EU, Nato border

Rescue workers put out a fire at a residential building damaged by a Russian strike in Kyiv, Ukraine (AP photo) Russia’s defence ministry said on Friday that its forces struck “strategic targets” in Ukraine overnight using Oreshnik Read More

Iran protests live: State TV breaks silence; blames US, Israel ‘terrorist agents’ for violence

Iran Protests Live Updates: Iran witnessed a sharp escalation in nationwide protests as authorities imposed sweeping communication restrictions, cutting internet access and telephone services across large parts of the country. Read More

Dubai deploys AI-powered cameras to crack down on litterers in real time, fines up to Dh500

Dubai deploys AI cameras on waste vehicles to catch litterers/Representative Image Dubai is taking a bold step to keep its streets spotless by introducing artificial intelligence-powered cameras to monitor public cleanliness. Read More

Etihad Rail: UAE launches first passenger train network connecting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Fujairah

Etihad rail passenger trains linking 11 cities nationwide / Image: file The UAE is on the brink of a transport revolution with Etihad Rail’s national passenger service, set to begin operations in 2026. Read More

Donald Trump says he has never taken the ‘fat drug’ Ozempic, but this White House official has…

Trump revealed he hasn’t used GLP-1 weight-loss drugs, despite joking about them publicly. The US president told The New York Times he has not used popular weight-loss drugs, adding that he “probably should. Read More

Northern lights may drift across US skies this week: Know where to spot them

Northern lights may drift across US skies this week: Know where to spot them Northern skies do not always announce themselves. Most nights pass quietly, even when something distant is shifting above the planet. Read More