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Washington: Tiger Woods has flown back to Switzerland to continue his rehabilitation following a brief stay in the United States, with reports indicating the injured golfer is set to resume treatment. According to Celebplanes.com, Woods’ Gulfstream V private jet departed Stuart, Florida, on Saturda

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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) has financed strategic development projects in Jordan worth more than AED 9.4 billion since 1974, supporting key sectors that have contributed to socioeconomic development, infrastructure growth and improved quality of life across the Kingdom. The Fu

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Prague: A high-level delegation from the United Arab Emirates, led by His Highness Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has concluded its participation in the GLOBSEC Forum 2026, held in Prague from 21st to 23rd May. During the visit, H.H. Shei

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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the blockade on Iran will remain in place until a final agreement is fully reached, formally approved and signed. Trump indicated that he has instructed his diplomatic representatives not to rush negotiations, emphasising the need for caut

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Centerville: Freeman Johnson, the oldest living survivor of the Pearl Harbor attack, continues to keep the memory of that historic day alive at the age of 106. On December 7, 1941, Johnson was far below deck aboard the USS St. Louis, working on a boiler when Japanese forces launched their surprise

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Congo: Arson attacks on Ebola treatment centres in eastern Congo have exposed the complex challenges facing authorities as they attempt to contain an outbreak of an infectious disease declared a global health emergency. The burning of centres in two towns at the heart of the outbreak highlights gro

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Dubai: The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) said the measures and initiatives implemented by Dubai Customs as part of its comprehensive proactive strategy have strengthened the smooth flow of trade and reinforced supply chain resilience, in line with Dubai’s economic vision and its c

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Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan took part in a joint phone call with several leaders to discuss regional developments and efforts to advance diplomatic solutions that support regional security and stability. Those taking part in the call included President D

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Dubai’s soaring high-rise towers stand as powerful symbols of its rapid urban transformation and boundless ambition. Captured from the Marassi Drive area on May 24, 2026, these striking skyscrapers are more than architectural feats — they define the city as a global hub for business, tourism and in

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Dubai: His Excellency Dr Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, affirmed that the UAE’s policies and positions are receiving tangible appreciation and respect on the international stage. Gargash made the remarks while partici

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Washington/Islamabad: Washington and Iran have “largely negotiated” a memorandum of understanding on a potential peace deal that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. President Donald Trump said, raising expectations of a possible turning point in the three-month-old war. Trump said the emerging

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Abu Dhabi: The weather across the UAE will be hot over inland areas and relatively hot over coastal areas and islands during the daytime throughout the Eid Al Adha holiday period from Monday, 25th May to Sunday, 31st May 2026, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said cond

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Dubai: Coinciding with the celebrations of Eid Al Adha, Dubai Police has warned of the serious risks associated with using or trading in fireworks during the holiday. The Force called on community members to comply with the law and refrain from any form of dealing with fireworks or those who trade

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Quetta, Pakistan: A powerful bomb exploded near a railway track as a train carrying passengers passed through the southwestern Pakistani city of Quetta on Sunday, wounding more than two dozen people, officials said. The force of the explosion caused two of the train cars to overturn and catch fire,

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New Delhi: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding talks with his Indian counterpart Subrahmanyam Jaishankar on Sunday as the two countries look to steady ties that have fallen to their lowest point in over two decades. Rubio 's visit comes during an economic and diplomatic downturn between