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Anadolu via Getty ImagesShipping in the Strait of Hormuz on WednesdayFor Iran, the deal with the US offers something just as important as a ceasefire: a way to claim that it has not just survived the war without surrendering but has emerged from it stronger.From the start, Tehran’s core objective was not necessarily to defeat the US and Israel in conventional military terms. It was to come out of the conflict with the Islamic Republic intact, its leadership still functioning and its negotiating position not completely broken.The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) – as the deal is known – allows Iran…
This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAEThe UAE has announced a 30-day grace period for individuals who were previously exempted from visa overstay fines due to regional flight disruptions.The grace period, which began on June 10, 2026, will remain in effect until July 9, 2026, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) said. This initiative gives eligible individuals a final opportunity to either regularise their legal status and continue living and working in the UAE, or depart the country without incurring…
AFP via Getty ImagesIranian civilians have been living under the threat of strikes for monthsThe memorandum of understanding signed by President Donald Trump and President Masoud Pezeshkian of Iran lays out the political, military and economic consequences of the ill-judged decision to attack Iran on 28 February. The human cost is already clear. Thousands have been killed, many of them civilians, in Iran and Lebanon.The US, and by extension Israel, have suffered a strategic defeat. The regime in Tehran faced its worst nightmare: a joint military operation to cripple or destroy it by the US, the world’s strongest power, and…
Belgian Justice Minister expressed her deep appreciation to the UAE authorities for their ongoing efforts in strengthening mutual judicial cooperationUAE Minister of Justice Abdullah bin Sultan bin Awad Al Nuaimi and Belgian Justice Minister Annelies Verlinden held a phone call on Thursday regarding the extradition of three individuals wanted by the Belgian authorities. The suspects were subject to Red Notices issued by the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) on charges related to money laundering, drug trafficking, and links to transnational organised criminal groups.The extraditions were carried out in accordance with the judicial rulings and decisions issued by the competent judicial…
BBCPresident Donald Trump has formally signed a deal with Iran to end the conflict that began on 28 February when the US and Israel launched air strikes against Tehran and across the country.The terms of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the US and Iran have been criticised over what is included and what is left out.There have also been questions about how the agreement – which lays the groundwork for talks on Iran’s nuclear weapons programme – will also affect economic sanctions and access to the Strait of Hormuz.Comparisons have inevitably been made between this deal and the…
EPAPete Hegseth warned that while some countries would fail, “others will pass with flying colours”US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has severely criticised some of America’s Nato allies, while announcing a six-month review of US forces in Europe.”Some countries will fail, and others will pass with flying colours,” he said at a meeting of Nato defence ministers in Brussels, singling out allies that he suggested had been “free-riding”.Hegseth was also highly critical of Nato member states that had imposed limits on help to US forces during the war with Iran.His announcement follows a US decision to scale back its commitments to…
ReutersErias Lukwago was arrested at his house earlier in the weekA former Ugandan mayor and lawyer representing detained opposition figure Kizza Besigye, who is on trial for treason, has himself been charged with a treason-related offence.Erias Lukwago appeared before a magistrate’s court in the capital Kampala looking visibly weak, local media reported, days after he was arrested at his home.He denied the charges of failure to report treason and was remanded in prison until next week when his case will be heard.His arrest on Monday sparked condemnation after Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the country’s military chief and son of the president,…
Abu Dhabi Police on Friday morning called on motorists to excerise caution due to reduced visibility during the fogThe weather on Friday, June 19, is expected to be fair in general, according to a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Conditions are likely to get humid by night and Saturday morning over some western coastal areas, with a probability of fog or mist formation. The NCM issued red and yellow alerts for fog till 9am on Friday morning.Abu Dhabi Police on Friday morning called on motorists to excerise caution due to reduced visibility during the fog. They urged residents…
A teenager who received explicit photograph at age 12 and parents who battled social media addiction share their thoughts on the UAE’s new age restrictions for childrenWhen Dubai student Z.A. was 12, he received a request on his private social media account from someone claiming to be a few years older than he was. “The sender claimed to be a 19-year-old college girl whose boyfriend was ignoring her,” he recalled. “I was confused why she was messaging me, and then I noticed she also sent me a nude photo. I immediately deleted it and reported the message.”The 15-year-old said that…
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — U.S. health advisers are debating a new kind of flu vaccine Thursday, the first made with the same mRNA technology that was key to ending the COVID-19 pandemic.Moderna is seeking Food and Drug Administration approval of its new shot, dubbed mFlusiva, as an option for people 50 and older. The FDA advisory committee meeting is a step toward a final decision ahead of the winter flu season.Tens of thousands of Americans die from influenza every year, and older adults are among the most vulnerable. There are various types of flu vaccines already available in the U.S.,…