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Hrustic, Rogic spearhead Australia squad for crunch World Cup playoff

Sydney (AFP) - Ajdin Hrustic, fresh from winning the Europa League with Eintracht Frankfurt, and ex-Celtic star Tom Rogic spearhead Australia's squad named Saturday for a crunch World Cup playoff against the United Arab Emirates.

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UAE dismantles plane of gunrunner Russia wants for Americans

A Soviet-era cargo plane linked to an arms smuggler known as the “Merchant of Death” is being dismantled in a sheikhdom in the United Arab Emirates

The Independent UK

Yemen Calls for Protecting Refugees from Houthi Attacks

Yemeni Permanent Representative to the UN, Abdullah Ali Fadhel Al-Saadi urged the international community and the Security Council to take measures to protect civilians in both cities and refugee camps from terrorist attacks by Iran-backed Houth militias and to protect civilian objects in Yemen, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab…

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US Slaps Sanctions on Hamas Official, Finance Network

The United States on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a Hamas finance official and a network of financial facilitators and companies that have generated revenue for the Palestinian movement, the Treasury Department said. The sanctions target Hamas' Investment Office, which holds assets estimated to be worth more than $500 million, including…

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Trump's inaugural chair pleads not guilty to latest charges

The chair of former President Donald Trump's inaugural committee has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges in an indictment accusing him of secretly working for the United Arab Emirates to influence Trump's foreign policy

The Independent UK

UAE Detects First Case of Monkeypox

Health authorities in the United Arab Emirates detected on Tuesday the country’s first case of the monkeypox virus in a young woman who traveled from West Africa. The government said little about the patient, but stressed that authorities were investigating her contacts and "taking all necessary measures" to limit the…

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United Arab Emirates investors back bp's Teesside hydrogen project

ADNOC has acquired 25% of H2Teesside project which bp says will progress it to the next stage of design, while Masdar has signalled it will acquire a stake in HyGreen Teesside

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Coleen Rooney pictured on holiday in Dubai as she awaits ‘Wagatha’ trial verdict

The couple missed the final day of their libel trial after jetting off to the United Arab Emirates last Thursday

Evening Standard

UAE firm inks airport deal as Afghanistan eyes international flights

Kabul (AFP) - A United Arab Emirates company signed a contract with the Taliban authorities Tuesday to provide ground handling services at Afghanistan's three airports, officials said, as the country seeks to resume international transit.

AFP

Taliban to sign agreement with UAE to cooperate on airport operations

The Taliban administration will sign an agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to share responsibility for operating airports in Afghanistan, the group's acting deputy prime minister said on Tuesday.

Reuters

Abu Dhabi says 2 killed, 120 injured in gas cylinder blast

Police say a gas cylinder explosion in the capital of the United Arab Emirates has killed two people and injured 120 others

The Independent UK

Several wounded in Abu Dhabi restaurant gas explosion - Police

Several people were injured on Monday when a gas cylinder exploded inside a restaurant in the United Arab Emirates' capital Abu Dhabi, police said, adding that civil defense was trying to contain the ensuing fire.

Reuters

World’s Tallest Building Engulfed as Mideast Sandstorms Hit UAE

The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings. The 828-metre (2,716 ft, 6ins) Burj Khalifa, which towers over Dubai and is usually visible across the busy financial…

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World's tallest building engulfed as Mideast sandstorms hit UAE

Dubai (AFP) - The world's tallest building disappeared behind a grey layer of dust on Wednesday as sandstorms that have swept the Middle East hit the United Arab Emirates, prompting weather and traffic warnings.

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Analysis: Condolence calls from elite show UAE ruler's power

The United Arab Emirates' newly appointed president has been receiving condolence visits from the world's leaders for days now in Abu Dhabi

Asharq Al-Awsat

UAE President Receives More Condolences From World Leaders, Including Erdogan

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday several world leaders, who offered their condolences over the death of late President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed accepted the condolences of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan,…

The Independent UK

Turkish president in UAE to pay respects, deepening detente

Turkey’s president is visiting the United Arab Emirates to pay respects to the federation’s late ruler, deepening a rapprochement between the countries after a bitter rivalry in the wake of the 2011 Arab uprisings

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UAE President, Vice President Congratulate King Salman on Being Discharged from Hospital

President of the United Arab Emirates Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated on Tuesday Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman bin Abdulaziz on his discharge from hospital. In a cable, he wished King Salman long life and continuous health, hoping for further progress, prosperity, security and safety…

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Saudi Crown Prince Arrives in UAE to Offer Condolences over Sheikh Khalifa's Death

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense, arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer his condolences over the death of President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan. In Abu Dhabi, he was received by new President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al…

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Why Valneva's Shares Are Plunging Today Premarket

Valneva SE (NASDAQ:VALN) warned it might have to reconsider its FY22 financial guidance after the European Commission informed the company of its intent to terminate an advance purchase agreement (APA) for its VLA2001 COVID-19 candidate vaccine. In November, the company signed the APA with the European Commission to supply up to 60 million doses of…

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Kamala Harris leads high-level US team to meet new UAE leader

Abu Dhabi (AFP) - US Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday led a high-level delegation to meet the United Arab Emirates' new president, who takes over after his half-brother's death, following months of strained ties between Washington and the oil-rich Gulf state.

Daily Mirror

Prince William forced to make last-minute trip to step in for Queen after sad event

Prince William has gone to the United Arab Emirates following the death of the country's ruler Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to offer condolences on behalf of the Queen

Reuters

Biden sends top-tier team to UAE with eye on frayed ties

President Joe Biden sent a high-powered U.S. delegation to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to offer condolences after the death of its ruler, in an apparent bid to repair frayed ties with Gulf Arab allies.

Reuters

Iran's foreign minister plans to visit UAE on Monday - spokesperson

Iran's foreign minister is expected to visit the United Arab Emirates on Monday, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said, welcoming the appointment of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan as the Gulf state's president last week.

Asharq Al-Awsat

US Vice President, Officials Heading to UAE to Pay Respects

A high-powered American delegation led by Vice President Kamala Harris flew to the United Arab Emirates on Monday to pay respects to the federation's late ruler and meet with the newly ascended president. The delegation included Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, CIA Director William Burns and…

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