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      Hans Grundberg, the UN's special envoy for Yemen, announced the prisoner exchange deal on Thursday. Reuters

      Yemeni government and Houthis agree to release 1,600 prisoners

      Warring sides agree to release of detainees after 14 weeks of negotiations in Jordan, UN envoy says

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      More than 850,000 pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia for Hajj

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      President Sheikh Mohamed and Sheikh Tamim, Emir of Qatar, discussed ways to strengthen co-operation across various sectors. Wam

      President and Emir of Qatar discuss regional security

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      What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

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      The Bulk Carrier Belray, stranded in the Gulf near the Strait of Hormuz. Getty

      UN says 11 seafarers killed in 38 attacks in Arabian Gulf

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      Fugitive arrested in joint Saudi-Kuwaiti security operation

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        Sheikha Latifa turns her lens on camels and desert heritage

      • Tottenham manager Roberto De Zerbi needs one point from his team's final two games to secure survival. Reuters

        Chelsea v Tottenham: More than bragging rights at stake after season of turmoil

      • The UK’s reliance on property taxation leaves it more 'structurally exposed' than other countries, an analysis has found. PA

        UK property taxes highest of leading economies

      • Elon Musk accused Sam Altman of acting deceptively in changing the status of OpenAI to a "for profit" company. AFP

        OpenAI and Sam Altman have major win against Elon Musk in closely watched trial

      • Mohamed Ramadan, left, with director Mohamed Diab on the set of Asad. Photo: Mohamed Diab

        Mohamed Diab brings Hollywood scale to Egyptian cinema with Asad

      • Emirates Palace-branded mansions are to be completed in the next three years. Photo: WATG

        Luxury living: Mansions to be launched on grounds of Abu Dhabi's Emirates Palace

      • The owner of a Ferrari 458 said his car was among those stolen in Paris. Getty Images

        'Spectacular theft' of 20 supercars leads to Paris police chase

      • UFC returns to Abu Dhabi this summer, the first time the world's lead MMA promotion has been back to the emirate since UFC 321 in October 2025. Chris Whiteoak / The National

        UFC Fight Night returns to Abu Dhabi in July


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      Former boxing world champion Paulie Malignaggi is still competing with BKB. AFP

      Malignaggi questions Saudi link-up with UFC's Dana White and Zuffa Boxing

      Former two-weight world title holder opposed to changing the Muhammad Ali Act as TKO seek reforms to US legislation

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      Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

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      Saudi Aramco posts 25% rise in Q1 profit despite war-related disruption

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      US President Donald Trump said the delay would allow for “serious negotiations” to take place. Reuters
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      Trump says Gulf leaders have persuaded him to delay strikes on Iran

      US President says Qatar, Saudi Arabia and UAE asked for pause as negotiations with Tehran continue

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      President and Emir of Qatar discuss regional security

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      Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

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      Qatari LNG tanker sailing to Pakistan transits Strait of Hormuz

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      US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz, Saudi permanent representative to the UN Abdulaziz Alwasil, Bahraini permanent representative Jamal Alrowaiei, UAE permanent representative Mohamed Abushahab, Qatari permanent representative Alya Al Thani and Kuwaiti deputy permanent representative Faisal Alenezi at the UN headquarters in New York. Reuters

      What's in the US-Bahrain draft UN resolution demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

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      Bahrain sentences three to life in prison over links to Iran’s IRGC

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      Middle East flights: International airlines extend suspensions to the region

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      Dozens detained in Bahrain over alleged links to IRGC

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      The HMS Dragon in Portsmouth, England. It is on its way to the Middle East. Reuters

      UK to send drones, fighter jets and warship to join mission securing Hormuz

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