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ReutersIran has denied a claim by Vice-President JD Vance that it will allow nuclear inspectors back into the country, after the first round of talks between Washington and Tehran to reach a final deal to end the war.Following negotiations in Switzerland, Vance said discussions with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) could be happening “as soon as today”.But Iran’s foreign ministry told state media that Tehran had made “no new commitments” on nuclear inspections.It came as the US temporarily waived sanctions, allowing Iran to sell oil in US dollars for the first time in decades.Vance described the talks as having…
OMAHA, Nebraska (news agencies) — The last eight American passengers who endured 42 days in a specialized hospital quarantine unit after exposure to an unusual hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship that killed three people have left the Nebraska facility. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials on Monday confirmed the end of the quarantine.“Through close collaboration among federal, state, and local partners, HHS helped protect the American people, contain potential risks, and bring this response effort to a successful conclusion,” HHS spokesperson Emily Hilliard said in an email.More than 120 people were evacuated from the MV Hondius in…
Abu Dhabi defence giant Edge says relying solely on expensive interceptors against low-cost unmanned threats is becoming increasingly unsustainableThe rapid proliferation of low-cost drones and loitering munitions is forcing militaries to rethink traditional air defence strategies, with countries increasingly seeking cheaper, more scalable ways to counter aerial threats, according to Abu Dhabi-based defence and technology group Edge.As recent conflicts have highlighted the growing role of drones, armed forces are increasingly reassessing the economics of relying on costly interceptor missiles to neutralise inexpensive unmanned systems.”There is increasing recognition globally that using expensive interceptors against low-cost drones is not always economically sustainable,…
The disruption comes just days after residents reported issues accessing Facebook and Instagram on June 12, with users saying they were suddenly logged out of their accounts Several residents in the UAE reported experiencing issues with social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, June 22, with users saying they were unable to access content despite receiving notifications. According to users, alerts and post notifications continued to arrive as normal. However, when they tapped on the notifications, the content failed to load, with some receiving error messages indicating that posts were unavailable. “I use X throughout the day for…
Apple’s 2027 roadmap is shaping up to be one of its biggest ever, with six new iPhones, Apple Glasses, camera-equipped AirPods and more reportedly in development.Apple is reportedly preparing for one of the biggest product cycles in its history. While the company is expected to unveil several new devices this year, fresh reports suggest 2027 could be even more significant, with a wave of new iPhones, AI-powered wearables, smart home products and Macs on the horizon.According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, 2027 is shaping up to be Apple’s “biggest product year” yet. While Apple has not confirmed any of these plans,…
Investigations found that the batch number does not match AbbVie’s records, the US-based manufacturer of Botox CosmeticThe Establishment said the product was not brought into the UAE through approved import channels.It warned that using counterfeit medical products can be dangerous because they do not meet approved safety and quality standards. This could lead to harmful reactions, unexpected side effects or other health complications.Healthcare providers, pharmacies and medical facilities have been urged to carefully check the authenticity of medical products before using or dispensing them.The authority also instructed them to immediately stop using, distributing or selling any units carrying the batch…
Transactions that were suddenly put on hold due to the war’s uncertainty are just now starting to close, especially with buyers who had waited on the sidelinesAs the prospects of a permanent peace deal look increasingly imminent, Dubai’s real estate activity is already showing positive results. Property developers in the emirate say they have already seen improved sentiment and activity as a result of ceasefire discussions.Dubai’s property market saw a slight decline in capital values, according to consultancy group ValuStrat, where average capital values fell by 5.9 per cent, 1.9 per cent, and 1.2 per cent in March, April, and…
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati will now be connected internationally to four countries – the UAE, Thailand, Singapore, and BhutanAir India will start direct flights from Guwahati to Dubai and Abu Dhabi from August 4, Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma announced on Monday.Announcing the development in a post on X, the Chief Minister said the new non-stop services will strengthen Assam’s links with the global community and enhance Guwahati’s position as a major travel and transit hub for Southeast Asia.With these new direct flights to the UAE, Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport in Guwahati will now be…
FNC member expressed disbelief that certain states accepted acts of aggression that undermined their own national sovereignty and destabilised security The UAE was caught off guard by the positions taken by some of its regional neighbours in the wake of the Iranian attack, said Dr Ali Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Defence, Interior and Foreign Affairs Committee at the UAE Federal National Council. He expressed disbelief that certain states accepted acts of aggression that undermined their own national sovereignty and destabilised their internal security. “We were surprised by the positions of some who we expected to stand firmly for…
Yamal, whose 2007 photos with Messi went viral in 2024, scores his first World Cup goal at 18 years and 343 days, edging the Argentine’s record on football’s biggest stageLamine Yamal hit global headlines when he made his Barcelona first-team debut on April 29, 2023, at the age of 15. A winger blessed with dazzling skills, Yamal had already drawn comparisons with Lionel Messi, Barcelona’s icon who left the Catalan club in 2021 after a glittering near two-decade-long career that propelled the Argentinian into the galaxy of all-time greats. Play and predict your Fifa World Cup 2026 champion hereThe La…