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Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill seven amid fragile truce

Damage caused to a building following an Israeli air strike that attacked a neighbourhood in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on March 22, 2025. AFP

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill seven amid fragile truce

This is the highest single-day death toll since the November ceasefire

Demonstators take cover from police water cannons during a protest against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Ankara, Turkey, March 22, 2025. Reuters

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial

More than 300 arrested in protests over his detention

Unifil patrols in southern Lebanon amid rising Israeli ceasefire violations

Passengers vent frustration after being stranded by Heathrow fire closure

Sudanese troops and allied fighters celebrate after taking control of the presidential palace in Khartoum on Friday. AP Photo

Sudan's army seizes more key sites in the capital from RSF

US envoy Witkoff says Trump wants to ‘build trust’ with Iran to avoid armed conflict

Columbia University agrees to Trump administration demands in bid to restore funding

A passenger plane makes its landing approach to Heathrow Airport, a day after a fire at a nearby electrical substation wiped out power at the airport. Reuters

Heathrow closure is 'call to action' to address airport's critical infrastructure

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In a story shared on his official Instagram account, Sheikh Hamdan posted a birth card revealing that he and his wife have named their newborn daughter Hind bint Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum.

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An Orange Card car insurance certificate is mandatory for all vehicles travelling between the UAE and Oman. Photo: Unsplash

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A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

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Visitors at Cityscape Global exhibition in Dubai. The UAE's real estate market has evolved into a relatively stable, income-generating opportunity. EPA

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An artist rendering of the F-47, the US's sixth generation warplane. US Air Force / Reuters

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KOLKATA, INDIA - MARCH 22: Virat Kohli of Royal Challengers Bengaluru plays a shot during the 2025 IPL match between Kolkata the Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru on March 22, 2025, in Kolkata, India. (Photo by Pankaj Nangia / Getty Images)

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A melting glacier in Scoresby Sound, eastern Greenland. AFP

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Defence Minister Israel Katz said: 'The more Hamas continues its refusal to release the kidnapped, the more territory it will lose.' EPA

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Flights resume at Heathrow after fire disrupts global travel

Sudan's army retakes presidential palace after fierce battle in central Khartoum

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The ruins of Salim Abu Muslim Mosque in Gaza. AFP

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US announces $1.4tn UAE tech investment framework

President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Cairo on fraternal visit to Egypt

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Sheikh Hamdan welcomes baby girl and shares name on Instagram

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Fire in west London shuts down Britain's Heathrow Airport

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Demonstators take cover from police water cannons during a protest against the detention of Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu, in Ankara, Turkey, March 22, 2025. Reuters

Turkish court jails Istanbul mayor pending trial

More than 300 arrested in protests over his detention

Renowned Egyptologist debunks claims of hidden tunnels and chambers under Giza pyramids

Damage caused to a building following an Israeli air strike that attacked a neighbourhood in the southern Lebanese city of Tyre on March 22, 2025. AFP

Israeli air strikes on Lebanon kill seven amid fragile truce

Unifil patrols in southern Lebanon amid rising Israeli ceasefire violations

A member of Gaza's Department of Archaeological Manuscripts collects works to salvage books and manuscripts from the Great Omari Mosque Library that were damaged in the war. Anadolu via Getty Images

Historic manuscripts plucked from the ruins of Gaza's Great Omari Mosque

Sudan's army seizes more key sites in the capital from RSF

Israel bombs Hezbollah targets across Lebanon after cross-border rocket fire

US envoy Witkoff says Trump wants to ‘build trust’ with Iran to avoid armed conflict

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The Nvidia DGX Spark super computer mother board during the Nvidia GPU Technology Conference (GTC) in San Jose, California, US, on Thursday, March 20, 2025. The UAE has committed to a $1.4 trillion investment framework in the US over 10 years, focusing on AI, energy and manufacturing. Bloomberg

US announces $1.4tn UAE tech investment framework

US envoy Witkoff says Trump wants to ‘build trust’ with Iran to avoid armed conflict

Columbia University agrees to Trump administration demands in bid to restore funding

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'You are Syrian and free': British imam hosts iftar for street cleaners in Homs

Terror police investigate Heathrow 'sabotage'

Passengers arriving at Heathrow in London after the airport reopened. PA Wire

Passengers vent frustration after being stranded by Heathrow fire closure

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