The fragile US-Iran peace agreement reached last week is already facing challenges as Washington and Tehran offer conflicting interpretations of key provisions, while US Secretary of State Marco Rubio begins a Middle East tour aimed at reassuring skeptical regional allies, said media reports.
Dubai is preparing to introduce a new set of public behaviour guidelines as part of an ambitious effort to make the emirate what officials describe as "the world's most civilised urban experience."
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced Monday that he will stand down as Labour leader and prime minister, following mounting pressure on him after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections in May, said media reports. His resignation paves the way for 'an orderly transfer of power to frontrunner Andy Burnham.
The United States and Iran have agreed on a roadmap aimed at reaching a comprehensive peace agreement in 60 days, marking a significant step forward in efforts to end hostilities despite renewed tensions over the Strait of Hormuz.
A boat carrying 61 migrants has sank off the coast of the eastern Libyan city of Tobruk, leaving 51 people dead or missing, said a report, citing the Al Abreen Foundation for Migrants and Humanitarian Services. Ten migrants survived the shipwreck while search is on for the remaining missing migrants.
The UAE is entering a new phase of government development built on deploying Agentic AI in the design of public services, policies and procedures, advancing the leadership's vision of building the world's most effective and forward-looking government, a senior minister has said .
HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, the Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the 2026 employment plan, which provides 3,000 job opportunities for Sharjah citizens within government entities across the emirate, reported Wam.
The International Affairs Office at the UAE Presidential Court has launched “Zayed”, an AI-powered spokesperson designed to communicate the Office’s initiatives, strategic priorities, and global engagements through advanced digital technologies.
The 14-point memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed by the United States and Iran aims to reopen the Strait of Hormuz while offering Tehran a pathway to significant economic relief. However, it defers many of the most contentious issues that fuelled the recent conflict to subsequent negotiations.
His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Bahrain, has issued a circular announcing the official holiday in observance of Ashura.
