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Premium and Affordable Communities Both Drive Unprecedented Demand as Apartments Dominate Market Searches Dubai’s property market has closed 2025 with its most powerful quarter on record, posting sales transactions worth a staggering Dh187.47 billion in the final three months of the year. According to data released by Property Finder, the MENA region’s leading property portal, the record-breaking quarter was propelled by consistently strong monthly performances: Dh59 billion in October, Dh64 billion in November, and another Dh64 billion in December. This surge underscores Dubai’s sustained appeal to global investors and a deep, demand-led market momentum. Luxury residential corridors were key drivers of transaction…
A fragile ceasefire in Aleppo raises urgent questions about Syria’s unity.A ceasefire in Aleppo has halted days of deadly fighting between the Syrian army and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF). With civilians displaced and trust deeply shaken, questions are growing about whether Syria’s post-war transition can survive in the long term.In this episode: Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The Take: Inside ICE’s deadly ‘surge’ in Minneapolislist 2 of 4The Take: Could Iran be the next Venezuela?list 3 of 4The Take: ‘Peace’ on paper, but catastrophe continues on the ground in Gazalist 4 of 4The Take: Is AI…
Foreign minister says he hopes Washington will choose ‘wise option’ of dialogue after Donald Trump threatens US intervention.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned the United States that his country is ready for war if Washington wants to “test” it, after US President Donald Trump threatened to take military action in response to Iran’s crackdown on antigovernment protests.In an exclusive interview with media Arabic on Monday, Araghchi said channels of communication with the US were open amid the ongoing unrest but stressed that his country was “prepared for all options”, claiming that Iran now has “large and extensive military preparedness”…
Mogadishu accuses Abu Dhabi of undermining national unity as rift deepens over breakaway regionsSomalia has severed all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, annulling deals spanning key port operations, security cooperation and defence, citing “harmful actions” that undermine the country’s unity and sovereignty.After the Council of Ministers announced the decision on Monday, Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi said in a post on X that the move was based on “reliable reports and evidence indicating practices linked to the United Arab Emirates that undermine the sovereignty of the Somali Republic, its national unity and political independence”.Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist…
Pre-tournament favourites Senegal face AFCON’s most successful team in Wednesday’s eagerly awaited first semifinal.Who: Egypt vs Senegal What: CAF Africa Cup of Nations Where: Ibn Batouta Stadium in Tangier, Morocco When: Wednesday at 6pm (17:00 GMT) How to follow: We’ll have all the build-up on media Sport from 14:00 GMT in advance of our text commentary stream.Superstar Mohamed Salah is one step closer to realising his long-held dream of winning the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) with Egypt as the Pharaohs chase a record-extending eighth continental title in Morocco.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4AFCON 2025 organisers investigate clashes at Nigeria,…
The crackdown on protests in Iran has resulted in multiple deaths and an internet blackout.Protests in Iran over the country’s economic conditions, which broke out in late December 2025, have snowballed into a broader challenge to the clerical rulers who have governed Iran since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.Here is what we know about the protests in Iran so far.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Iran’s FM says protests became ‘bloody’ to give Trump intervention excuselist 2 of 4India’s VPN ban in Kashmir ‘adds to psychological pressure’, say residentslist 3 of 4Iran’s FM says ready for war or dialogue…
Global writers and scholars have shown their support to hunger striking prisoners from the Palestine Action group.Dozens of global writers and scholars have signed a declaration of solidarity to support hunger-striking prisoners from the proscribed Palestine Action group.Author Naomi Klein, novelist Sally Rooney, activist and academic Angela Davis, philosopher Judith Butler and journalist George Monbiot are among the signatories backing three British activists in the United Kingdom who are refusing food until their demands are met.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Palestine Action: Prison hunger strikes that shaped historylist 2 of 3Jailed Palestine Action activist ends 60-day hunger…
Despite a ceasefire that began on October 10, the Israeli army continues daily attacks on the enclave.Three Palestinians have been killed in the southern Gaza Strip in Israel’s latest violation of October’s ceasefire in its genocidal war on the besieged enclave, according to sources in Gaza, as an anti-Hamas militia has claimed an attack that has killed a senior security officer.An Israeli quadcopter drone struck down three Palestinians in Khan Younis on Monday, the sources told media.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Extreme cold kills another infant in Gaza as Israel blocks vital aidlist 2 of 4At least…
Organisers warn of disciplinary action against players, team officials and journalists if they are found guilty of wrongdoing.The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has opened an investigation and warned of possible disciplinary action for “unacceptable behaviour of players and officials” as they clashed on the pitch on Saturday at the end of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal between Algeria and Nigeria.“CAF has referred the matters to the disciplinary board for investigation and has called for appropriate action to be taken if the identified persons were to be found guilty of any wrongdoing,” said African football’s governing body in…
Iran’s fragmented opposition includes figures living abroad, such as Reza Pahlavi, the heir of the former monarch.Protests in Iran that began in late December over soaring prices have evolved into a broader challenge to its religious rulers, who have governed Iran since the 1979 revolution.More than 100 security personnel have been killed in recent days, state media reported, while opposition activists said the death toll is higher and includes dozens of protesters. media cannot independently verify either figure.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Who is Reza Pahlavi? The exiled ‘prince’ urging Iranians to ‘seize cities’list 2 of 4Trump warns…