UAE announces four days of mourning following death of former Qatar Emir
The UAE Presidential Court has announced a four-day period of mourning following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the former Emir of Qatar and father of the country's current Emir.
UAE strongly condemns drone attack on Kuwait
The UAE has strongly condemned a drone attack on Kuwait that targeted three border posts and an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company.
UAE expresses solidarity with Syria following deadly ferry accident
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Syria following a deadly ferry accident in Deir al-Zor.
UAE expresses solidarity with Bangladesh over flood victims
The UAE has expressed its solidarity with Bangladesh over the victims of floods caused by heavy rainfall, which resulted in dozens of deaths and injuries, as well as significant damage.
Anthony Hopkins, 88, signs record deal as a composer
Two-time Oscar winner Anthony Hopkins released his first classical music single on Friday after signing a record deal as a composer.
Welsh pop singer Bonnie Tyler dies aged 75
The gravelly tone that made Bonnie Tyler's singing instantly recognisable was the result of an accident.
'Dune: Part Three': Behind-the-scene footage showcases stunning Abu Dhabi
Soon after the trailer of 'Dune: Part Three' was released, Abu Dhabi Film Commission (ADFC) shared behind-the-scenes footage of filming at Liwa Desert that brings Arrakis to life in the final chapter in Denis Villeneuve's epic saga.
Justin Bieber added to World Cup final's halftime show
FIFA has confirmed on Wednesday that Justin Bieber will join the star-studded lineup for the World Cup final halftime show.
Israeli attacks in Gaza kill six, medics say
Israeli attacks killed at least six people in the Gaza Strip on Sunday, including a 9-year-old girl, Palestinian health officials said, as mediators held more talks to safeguard the US-brokered ceasefire.
A fire that engulfed a pub in Bangkok early on Monday killed at least 27 people, the Associated Press reported, citing officials.
Venezuela quakes death toll reaches 4,490
The death toll from the two earthquakes that struck Venezuela on June 24 has risen to 4,490, National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez said on Sunday on his Telegram account.
Drone targets Kuwait offshore drilling platform, injuring worker
Kuwait's Ministry of Defence said an enemy drone targeted an offshore drilling platform operated by Kuwait Oil Company on Sunday, causing damage and injuring one worker.
Sinner beats Zverev to retain Wimbledon title after marathon battle
Jannik Sinner retained his Wimbledon title by beating Alexander Zverev 6-7(7) 7-6(2) 6-3 6-4 in the final on Sunday to claim his fifth Grand Slam crown and extend his dominance over the German to 10 straight victories.
FIFA to look at World Cup 2030 expansion
FIFA officials will look at the possibility of expanding the World Cup by another 16 teams before the 2030 event, president Gianni Infantino said in an interview.
Argentina oust Switzerland in extra time to reach semifinals
Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
McCullum to step down as England test coach after four years
Brendon McCullum will step down as head coach of England's test team after four years in the role, the England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) said on Sunday.
Conor McGregor's long-awaited UFC return ends with another leg injury
While Max Holloway spoiled Conor McGregor's highly anticipated five-year return Saturday night in the main event at UFC 329, he took a bold approach to his immediate UFC future following his welterweight debut.
UAE welcomes US decision to upgrade its export control designation
The UAE has welcomed the US government's decision to elevate the UAE to an 'A5' export control designation, highlighting that it advances the decades of bilateral cooperation in technology, security, trade and investment.
Meta scraps AI image feature days after launch following privacy backlash
Meta said it is discontinuing an AI feature launched this week that allowed users to generate images using public Instagram accounts, after drawing widespread criticism over privacy concerns, including from a Hollywood union.
New Zealand, India upgrade ties as PM Modi visits Auckland
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his New Zealand counterpart Christopher Luxon upgraded their nations' diplomatic ties on Saturday, as Modi seeks to bolster New Delhi's ties in the Asia-Pacific region.
Flydubai resumes flights to Syria's Aleppo after 14 years
Flydubai is expanding its network in Syria with the launch of a new daily non-stop service to Aleppo.
Emirates passengers consume 64 million pieces of chocolate in one year
Emirates Airlines revealed on Monday that its passengers consumed more than 64 million pieces of chocolate in one year, an increase of 4 million pieces of chocolate, or 6.6 per cent.
Atlas, the humanoid robot, delivers match ball at World Cup
The World Cup has seen superstars, pitch invaders, heartbreak and joy across its 96 years — and, on Sunday, it got a robot.
Eating champion Chestnut defends title but blames heat for lower tally
Champion eater Joey Chestnut successfully defended his title on Saturday despite consuming fewer hot dogs than a year earlier.
'Vanishingly rare' copy of US Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives
A "vanishingly rare" copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found in London, dug up in archives holding documents from the British capture of an American privateer ship in 1776, just as the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary.
Relocating 6 million Singapore bees and counting, one nest at a time
Armed with nothing but a bandana and his bare hands, 42-year-old Clarence Chua rescues bees, scooping them from nests into wooden boxes to relocate them, sometimes to his own backyard.