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May 24, 2026
Tehran [Iran], May 24: US President Donald Trump is split "50/50" between reaching a deal with Iran and restarting military strikes, Axios reports, raising the threat of renewed escalation.
Hamas and Israel trade accusations over Gaza ceasefire breaches
Another drone crashes in Latvia as tensions rise
Mansour bin Zayed: ADIA marks 50 years of long-term value creation
May 22, 2026
Etihad launches flights to Salalah
United States sanctions nine individuals enabling Hezbollah to undermine Lebanon's sovereignty
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UAE sets leading example in biodiversity protection
Dubai [UAE], May 22: The United Arab Emirates is marking the International Day for Biological Diversity this year under the theme "Acting Locally for Global...
SpaceX cancels launch of "Starship V3" rocket due to technical issues
Texas [US], May 22: SpaceX on Thursday cancelled the launch of its "Starship" rocket from the US state of Texas seconds before the scheduled liftoff...
139 Ebola deaths, 600 infections recorded in DRC: WHO
May 21, 2026
Geneva [Switzerland], May 21: The World Health Organisation announced on Wednesday that 600 cases of Ebola and 139 associated deaths have been recorded in the...
AO warns of agrifood shock from Strait of Hormuz closure
Rome [Italy], May 21: The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations warned on Wednesday that a prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz...
UNCTAD forecasts slowdown in global economic growth
New York [US], May 21: The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has projected global economic growth to slow from 2.9 percent in...
SpaceX targets 10,000 annual launches within five years, FAA says
Washington [US], May 21: SpaceX aims to execute 10,000 launches annually within five years, the head of the US Federal Aviation Administration said Wednesday.
South Korea extends fuel tax cut through July
Seoul [South Korea], May 21: South Korea plans to extend the fuel tax cut scheme by two months through the end of July amid growing...
UAE, Serbia discuss enhancing cooperation in women's empowerment
May 20, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 20: Tatjana Macura, Serbia's Minister without Portfolio responsible for Gender Equality, Prevention of Violence against Women, and the Economic and Political...
Over 17,000 ordered to evacuate due to Southern California wildfire
California [UE], May 20: More than 17,000 people were ordered to evacuate in Southern California on Tuesday as a wildfire threatened suburban homes.
Sharjah Police showcase AI-driven security innovations at ISNR 2026
Sharjah [UAE], May 20: Sharjah Police highlighted their advanced security and artificial intelligence capabilities during their participation in the Abu Dhabi Global Sustainable Security Summit and ISNR Abu Dhabi 2026.
MBRSC: UAE strengthens its presence in 'Artemis' to build sustainable human presence on Moon
EU plans to secure fertiliser supply
'Dubai Future Solutions - Prototypes for Humanity' programme advances first cohort of global ventures into pilot projects, commercialisation in UAE
May 19, 2026
Bahrain's Council of Representatives, Shura Council condemn targeting of Barakah Plant, affirm solidarity with UAE
IAEA monitoring developments at Barakah Plant, expresses readiness to assist if needed
Five dead, including two suspects, after shooting incident at San Diego mosque, US
Qatari, Pakistani Prime Ministers discuss latest developments in region
US Justice Department announces $1.7 billion fund to compensate Trump allies in deal to drop IRS suit
Hamas military chief killed in Gaza
May 17, 2026
Trump says Iran has 'interest in reaching an agreement'
