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The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) has confirmed that a Reuters report about explosions in Downtown Dubai is false.

A cemetery dating back to the large Wadi Suq era and the Late Bronze Age (c. 2000-1300 BCE) has been uncovered in Al Ain Region, revealing new insights into the UAE’s history.

The UAE is introducing a new national licensing system for higher education institutions to streamline regulation, strengthen governance and raise education standards.

The Union House has been listed as the first site on the National Register of Modern Architectural Heritage, the Ministry of Culture announced on Thursday.

Eleven people, including children, were killed and 19 injured in a fire at an orphanage close to the Algerian capital Algiers early on Thursday.

An Italian court on Thursday sentenced the former head of Italian motorway operator Autostrade per l'Italia to 12 years in prison for his role in a disaster that killed 43 people when a bridge collapsed near the city of Genoa in 2018.

Iran and the US exchanged intensified fire on Thursday in a week-long escalation that has all but torn up last month's truce, but Iran's release of a US citizen was seen as signalling a path to avert the resumption of all-out war.

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and journalists, according to a government notice.

In a ruling that could expose automakers to greater liability over India's ethanol-blended fuel policy, a consumer court has ordered Maruti Suzuki to provide a new car to a customer who alleged mandatory E20 fuel damaged his vehicle.

Irish airline Aer Lingus could cut up to 500 jobs as part of a reorganisation, it said, citing high costs and a challenging economic environment as the sector grapples with surging oil prices due mainly to the US-Iran war.

Starting today, Parkin has expanded its smart paid parking services to Sharjah's Aljada following a five-year partnership with developer Arada.

California and 11 states have sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, alleging the deal would create a media behemoth with the power to raise prices in film and television.

US President Donald Trump will attend the World Cup final between Argentina and Spain at the New York-New Jersey stadium on Sunday, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Thursday.

Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz has entered next month’s Cincinnati Open as he targets a return from a wrist injury, tournament organisers said.

Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez have struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.

The International Cricket Council (ICC) has approved enhancements to the formats of the men's World Cup 2027 and the T20 World Cup 2028 at the annual general meeting in Edinburgh.