Author: Editorial Team
WASHINGTON — US Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Saturday that American forces shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones over the Strait of Hormuz, adding the aircraft posed a threat to international maritime traffic in the strategic waterway. In a statement posted on X, CENTCOM said US forces intercepted the drones earlier in the day. “Earlier today, US forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz,” the command said. CENTCOM added that US forces remain prepared to respond to further threats in the region. “US forces…
TEHRAN — Pakistani Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday that he carried a special message from Pakistan’s political and military leadership to Iran’s leader during a visit to Tehran. According to Iran’s official news agency IRNA, Naqvi made the remarks following talks with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni. Naqvi said he was delivering a message from Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir to Iranian leader Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Khamenei regarding current regional developments. “I think this is an important message,” Naqvi said, expressing hope that ongoing regional crises could be resolved…
Question: As a tenant in Dubai, can I make modifications to my rented apartment? I understand that I have to hand back the apartment in the same condition in which I received it. My question is whether I can make changes to the balcony and kitchen during my tenancy. Answer: Pursuant to your queries, as the apartment rented by you is located in the emirate of Dubai, the provisions of the Dubai land laws are applicable. In the emirate of Dubai, a tenant may not make any changes or carry out any restoration or maintenance works in a rented property…
As UAE residents prepare for another long weekend this Hijri New year holiday, hotels in the country are rolling out irresistible staycation deals, Fifa World Cup packages, and family-friendly experiences to make the most of it. Whether you want to sleep in a private villa, extend the break into a workcation, celebrate Italian culture on a private island, or watch football, there’s something for everyone. SO/Uptown Dubai has a brunch and bed experience where residents can get an overnight stay for just Dh1 when booking two of the Citronelle’s Tiger Brunch. Guests can enjoy a three-hour evening brunch starting at…
ZURICH, 5th June, 2026 (WAM) — FIFA has announced the launch of the FIFA Power Rankings, a pioneering system featuring a new data-led way to measure and showcase individual player performance throughout the tournament. Built entirely on FIFA’s extensive unique match data and driven by the organisation’s Enhanced Football Intelligence algorithms, the system will provide objective insight into how players perform across key areas of the game. Developed by football experts under the guidance of FIFA’s Chief of Global Football Development Arsène Wenger, the system uses FIFA’s world-leading performance data to recognise the individual characteristics and contributions of players in…
WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump said Iran has lost most of its missile and drone production capacity and now retains only about 21% to 22% of its missile stockpile following months of conflict. In excerpts released Friday from an interview with NBC News scheduled to air Sunday, Trump said Iranian missile manufacturing facilities, drone factories and launch sites had been largely destroyed. “Most of the drone factories have been knocked out, most of the launching pads have been knocked out, and most of the missile manufacturing areas have been knocked out,” Trump said. “They still have capacity. They have…
MANAMA — Bahrain on Saturday strongly condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahraini and Kuwaiti territory, describing them as a flagrant violation of the sovereignty of both countries and a threat to security and stability across the Gulf region. In a statement carried by the Bahrain News Agency, the Foreign Ministry said the incoming missiles were successfully intercepted by Bahraini defenses. The ministry also accused Iran of violating UN Security Council Resolution 2817 (2026), which condemned Iranian attacks and attempts to disrupt international maritime navigation or close the Strait of Hormuz. Bahrain called on Tehran to immediately halt what it described as…
One of the largest visa transactions handled by a UAE consultancy highlights how affluent families are increasingly prioritising convenience, certainty, and long-term travel freedom over cost Published: Fri 5 Jun 2026, 9:56 AM Last week, a UAE-based family paid Dh154,000 for UK visas for 11 family members – one of the largest single visa transactions ever handled by a UAE visa consultancy. That’s the price of a car, a year’s school fees, or several first-class flights to London. So why would anyone spend that much on entry clearance? Welcome to the new reality of high-net-worth travel in the UAE. For…
MOSCOW — A fire broke out at an oil depot in the southern Russian city of Ust-Labinsk following an overnight drone attack, regional authorities said on Saturday, while Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed Kyiv was behind the strike. The Krasnodar Operational Headquarters said 60 people were evacuated from nearby buildings after the attack triggered a fire at the facility. “According to preliminary reports, there are no casualties,” authorities said, adding that 167 personnel and 54 pieces of equipment were deployed to contain the blaze. Zelenskyy said Ukrainian drones struck the oil depot as part of what he described as Kyiv’s…
Dubai Police issued a traffic violation warning on Friday, cautioning motorists against driving on the hard shoulder. Sharing a video of cars trying to bypass traffic driving on the road shoulder, the police said that 4,504 such violations have been recorded since the start of the year. The hard shoulder is reserved for emergencies — not for bypassing traffic. Keeping it clear allows emergency vehicles to respond quickly when every second counts, they said, urging residents to follow the rules and not put lives at risk. This offence is among the most dangerous traffic behaviours that threaten road users and…