UAE: “We condemn the hate and fanaticism behind this unspeakable violence”
The UAE has condemned the shooting in Orlando, Florida, in which a gunmen killed 50 people and injured 53 at a nightclub early on Sunday…
Middle East
Merkel prepared to cave to Turkish pressure on visas, British diplomats think
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is open to Turkish “blackmail,” seeking visa-free travel to the EU in return for Turkey taking back refugees expelled from Europe,…
Eid al-Fitr holidays announced in Dubai
As the fasting and celebratory times of Ramadan gain traction here in the UAE, residents are gearing up to plan their Eid holidays which will…
Turks will be able to travel visa-free
The European Union is getting closer to granting Turks visa-free travel to Europe, but talks on this will continue until at least October, European Council…
Sheikh Mohammed received media executives
Says media can open doors of opportunity His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…
5 terrorists killed by Iranian soldiers
Iranian troops have killed five terrorists in an ambush in the country’s northwest near the border with Turkey, the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says….
Regime, Russia air strikes kill 27 in Idlib as strikes continue to pound ‘Road of death’ to Aleppo
At least 27 people, including five children, killed in raids on Idlib and Maarat al-Numan, monitoring group says. Air strikes have killed at least 27…
$91m RTA Expo2020 building design approved by Dubai ruler
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, has approved the model design for a building to be constructed for Expo 2020. The…
Riyadh, Ankara, Doha behind massacre of Syria civilian: Syrian PM
Syrian Prime Minister Wael al-Halqi has held Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Qatar responsible for the “brutal massacres” of civilians across his country. Halqi said on…
Iraqi forces retake village near Mosul from Daesh
Iraqi troops advanced against Islamic State south of Mosul on Sunday as the U.S.-led coalition intensifies its campaign against the militants on multiple fronts across…