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May 11, 2026
Doha [Qatar], May 11: Qatar head coach Julen Lopetegui expects a difficult challenge when the reigning champions begin their defence of the AFC Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia in January 2027.
US is yet to issue visas to Iranian players ahead of World Cup
Macron tours East Africa amid push to redefine France's role in Africa
15 policemen killed in suicide attack in north-western Pakistan: Officials
Sea drone packed with explosives strands on Greek holiday island
First trial of senior Al Assad official begins in Syria; former ruler also faces charges
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British paratroopers jump onto remote island in virus response
London [UK], May 11: British paratroopers landed on a "golf course covered in rocks" to supply medical personnel and oxygen to Britain's most remote overseas...
Bodies of three hikers recovered after volcano erupts in Indonesia
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 11: Rescue teams have recovered the bodies of three hikers killed in the eruption of a volcano in eastern Indonesia, ending a...
UAE and Turkish Presidents discuss bilateral cooperation and regional developments
May 10, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 10: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, President of the Republic...
UAE President, VPs congratulate Governor General of Canada on appointment
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 10: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to Louise Arbour on the occasion...
FNC participates in PAM's committees meetings in Montenegro
Cairo [Egypt], May 10: Amna Ali AlAdidi and Mudhia Salem Al Menhali, members of the Federal National Council (FNC) Parliamentary Division at the Parliamentary Assembly...
Syrian President, Lebanese Prime Minister discuss security coordination, economic cooperation
Damascus [Syria], May 10: yrian President Ahmad Al Sharaa and Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam discussed today at the People's Palace in Damascus ways to...
NCM forecasts generally stable weather with periods of active winds until 14th May
Abu Dhabi [UAE], May 10: The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecast generally stable weather conditions across the UAE from tomorrow, Sunday, until 14th May,...
WHO confirms three hantavirus deaths linked to cruise ship
May 09, 2026
Geneva [Switzerland], May 9: Eight cases have been reported, including three deaths.
Indonesia calls on ASEAN to develop clean energy potential
Jakarta [Indonesia], May 9: Indonesia called on Southeast Asian countries to develop clean energy from renewable sources in order to strengthen each regional energy resilience.
Global community marks International Thalassaemia Day
Nicosia [Cyprus], May 9: The global community marked the International Thalassaemia Day (ITD) on 8 May, with a call for a united stand around the theme "Hidden No More - Finding the Undiagnosed. Supporting the Unseen'', bringing visibility to those who remain overlooked and underserved.
China unveils guidelines to regulate, boost innovative development of AI agents
No injuries reported after explosion, fire at New Orleans-area refinery
Sultan Al Jaber inaugurates AED 200 mn Star Paper Mill Recycled Containerboard Plant in KEZAD at MIITE
May 08, 2026
Hazza bin Hamdan bin Zayed, Rashid bin Hamdan bin Zayed inaugurate 'Emirates Signature: Building Together' exhibition
Zayed bin Mohamed bin Zayed attends 5th 'Make it in the Emirates'
FNC affirms importance of joint parliamentary action in supporting efforts to protect maritime routes, ensure freedom of navigation
Abu Dhabi Airports welcomes first direct cargo link to Northern Thailand with K-Mile Air as freighter network hits 36 destinations
Israel strikes Beirut suburb for first time since ceasefire
May 07, 2026
Three people evacuated from cruise ship in the Atlantic hit by hantavirus
Bahraini, Danish foreign ministers discuss regional developments
