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UAE rejects characterisation of Iran’s attacks as ‘retali…

UAE rejects characterisation of Iran’s attacks as ‘retali…

   The UAE reaffirmed its categorical rejection of any justifications put forward by the Iranian government regarding the hostile escalation against countries in the region, stressing that such claims are merely attempts to mislead the international

Entertainment
Chase Stokes Gets ‘Moving Forward’ Tattoo Amid Kelsea Ballerini Split

Chase Stokes Gets ‘Moving Forward’ Tattoo Amid Kelsea Ballerini Split

Chase Stokes new tat inspired by 'moving forward' After Kelsea Split Published March 17, 2026 4:00 AM PDT Chase Stokes just added some fresh ink to his collection of tattoos ... and the meaning behind

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Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani

Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani

 Israel said on Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic as fresh strikes rocked the Middle East from Tehran to

Tech
TPConnects launches MCP layer for airline AI retail — Arabian Post

TPConnects launches MCP layer for airline AI retail — Arabian Post

TPConnects Technologies has introduced a Model Context Protocol integration within its Astra NDC platform, positioning the Dubai-based firm at the forefront of efforts to standardise how artificial intelligence systems interact with airline retailing infrastructure. The

Business
Gold prices edge higher on Tuesday

Gold prices edge higher on Tuesday

Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, with spot gold increasing by 0.4 per cent to $5,023.19 per ounce as of 02:51 GMT.US gold futures for April delivery rose by 0.5 per cent to $5,027.20.Spot silver

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Sharjah records Dhs2.3 billion in real estate deals in fi…

Sharjah records Dhs2.3 billion in real estate deals in fi…

Abdulaziz Rashid Al Saleh, Director of the Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department, revealed that total real estate transactions in Sharjah during the first half of March reached Dhs2.3 billion, distributed across 3,556 transactions.Al Saleh stated

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Brad Pitt Fighting to Grill Russian Oligarch in Winery War With Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt Fighting to Grill Russian Oligarch in Winery War With Angelina Jolie

Brad Pitt Targeting Russian Oligarch ... In War With Angelina Jolie Published March 17, 2026 2:00 AM PDT Brad Pitt is pushing to grill a wealthy Russian businessman about his winery dealings with Angelina Jolie

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Zendaya Finally Addresses Rumors She Got Married to Tom Holland

Zendaya Finally Addresses Rumors She Got Married to Tom Holland

Zendaya To Jimmy Kimmel Those Wedding Photos Are AI ... But Did She Get Married To Tom? Published March 17, 2026 1:45 AM PDT Zendaya is putting to bed rumors about her secretly tying the

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Gulf Strategies and the Emerging Landscape of Islamic Banking in Africa

Gulf Strategies and the Emerging Landscape of Islamic Banking in Africa

Amid mounting financing needs and dwindling concessional resources, Islamic finance is gaining ground across Africa. Backed in part by Gulf-based actors, it nonetheless reflects very different realities, ranging from commercial banks embedded in local economies

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UNSC extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for three months

UNSC extends mandate of UN mission in Afghanistan for three months

 The UN Security Council Monday unanimously adopted a resolution extending the mandate of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) for only three months, until June 17.This short-term extension follows negotiations over the mandate's duration. China initially proposed the usual one-year extension, but the United States pressed for a three-month extension.In the unanimously adopted resolution, the UNSC members commended the ongoing efforts to implement the mission's tasks and priorities, stressing the critical importance of maintaining the presence of UNAMA and other UN agencies, funds, and programs throughout Afghanistan.They also called on all relevant Afghan parties, including the competent authorities and international actors, to cooperate with the UN mission in implementing its mandate and to ensure the safety, security, and freedom of movement of UN personnel and associated personnel.