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ReutersIran’s football team has been granted visas to enter the US ahead of the the World Cup next week, US officials have confirmed.The approval comes just 10 days before the team’s opening fixture against New Zealand, due to be held in Los Angeles on 15 June. “The visas necessary for Iran to compete in the World Cup, including for athletes and necessary support staff, have been issued,” officials said. They added that the US would not allow the Iranian team to “abuse this system to sneak terrorists into the United States under false pretenses”.The FIFA World Cup 2026 is set…
US Navy via Getty Images)The US military says it has shot down four Iranian “one-way attack drones” launched toward the Strait of Hormuz, adding that the drones “posed an immediate threat to regional maritime traffic”. US forces “subsequently struck Iranian coastal surveillance radar sites in Goruk and on Qeshm Island to defend against further attacks”, US Central Command (Centcom) said in a statement.Iran retaliated by firing ballistic missiles at two US air bases in Kuwait, and facilities of the US Navy in Bahrain, Iran’s state-run Irib news agency reported.Centcom said initial assessments showed that of the seven Iranian missiles fired…
Getty ImagesSwifties are trawling for details about their idol’s upcoming wedding to American football player Travis Kelce.Nothing stirs up Taylor Swift’s fervent fan base quite like new material. But in lieu of an album drop, the mystery surrounding the Grammy-winning artist’s upcoming nuptials is doing just as much to mobilise her fandom.But the global superstar – known for long-game teases and hidden Easter eggs that fans love to decode – has been coy on details of her wedding to American football star, Travis Kelce.Since Swift and Kelcie announced their engagement in August with an Instagram post that was liked 37.5m…
AI-powered systems help Dubai Police predict accident hotspots, monitor risky driving behaviour, and respond faster to violations across the emirate From predicting accident hotspots to detecting speeding vehicles in real time, Dubai Police is increasingly using artificial intelligence and smart traffic systems to make roads safer across the emirate. By analysing live traffic data, vehicle speeds, and driver behaviour, authorities can now identify potential risks before they escalate into serious incidents, allowing officers to intervene more quickly and effectively. Speaking to media, Dubai Police said its advanced traffic management system continuously analyses live traffic information, including vehicle volumes, speeds,…
Medics are urging travellers to check destination-specific vaccine requirements well before departure to avoid delays, stress and preventable health risks As schools break for summer and airports across the UAE prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, healthcare professionals are warning residents against a common but often overlooked travel mistake leaving vaccinations until the final stages of trip planning. While flights, accommodation and visa applications often take priority, many travellers fail to check whether their destination requires specific vaccines or health precautions. Doctors say this oversight can lead to unnecessary stress, disrupted travel plans and…
media can confirm that attempts to access the website from Dubai were restricted; however, residents of Abu Dhabi and Sharjah were able to access the site For sports fans and gaming enthusiasts in the UAE, the country’s first licensed internet gaming and sports wagering website Play971 has everything from casino games like roulette and blackjack to wagers on horse racing and international sporting events like football. However, Dubai residents will not be able to play on the platform for now. A message on the website reads: In accordance with local laws and regulations, access to our services is restricted…
Getty ImagesFor ordinary Armenians heading to the polls on 7 June, the economic costs of turning away from Russia will be front of mindArmenia votes on 7 June under mounting Russian economic pressure, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan seeks re-election on a promise of European integration.The election has drawn significant international attention to the small South Caucasus nation of three million people, which has steadily grown closer to the West while still intertwined with Russia, its largest trading partner.The rapprochement with the West is largely Pashinyan’s doing. Since coming to power in 2018, the prime minister has steered his country…
ReutersRussian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not see any point in meeting Volodymyr Zelensky after the Ukrainian leader requested face-to-face talks over ending the war between the two nations.Zelensky sent an open letter on Thursday calling for direct negotiations with Putin, writing that it was “wrong to simply wait” for the war, which began with Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, to become the focus of US attention once more.The Ukrainian president also requested a ceasefire, while striking a defiant, at-times mocking tone.Putin called the note “rude” and refused the request for a meeting, reiterating his position…
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Watch: ‘Miracle’ rescue after guide stranded on Everest for six daysThe Nepali guide discovered crawling down Everest six days after he was last seen alive has told the BBC he survived by “chewing ice” and eating a few chocolates he found in his pocket.Dawa Sherpa was adamant he did not “go missing” on the descent down, but instead was forced to “stay behind” after his oxygen ran out.It had been assumed Dawa Sherpa had perished on the mountain, with his family back in Nepal’s capital Kathmandu starting to perform last rites before he was spotted by a clean up team…