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Iran fires missiles at UAE as tensions over Strait of Hormuz flare

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The Independent UK · Aug 18

'Ready to deal with any threats': UAE vows response after Iran fires two missiles

The United Arab Emirates’ defence ministry said on Tuesday that it had detected two ballistic missiles launched from Iran towards the Gulf country, as tensions continued to rise across the region.

The Times of India · Aug 18

The Rise of Technology Diplomacy

Technology is becoming a powerful tool of diplomacy as nations use AI, semiconductors, digital infrastructure and innovation partnerships to strengthen global alliances.

International Business Times · Aug 18

Pune court remands 'drug kingpin' Virender Singh Basoya to NCB custody till August 21

Virender Singh Basoya, an alleged drug kingpin, was extradited from the UAE to India. A Pune court has remanded him to NCB custody until August 21. Basoya is accused in a multi-crore drug haul involving significant mephedrone seizures. He allegedly coordinated drug trafficking activities from foreign shores. The NCB secured…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Three Indians unfurl tricolour while skydiving, help set world record in Libya: Reports

Three Indians based in the UAE participated in a record-breaking skydive event. Sixty-five skydivers jumped together from a single aircraft, carrying national flags. This group successfully set a new Guinness World Record for the most skydivers jumping simultaneously. The participants, including the three Indians, jumped from an altitude of 13,000…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

Pakistan retain Wahab Riaz as women’s team head coach for Asian Games, senior batter Aliya Riaz recalled

Pakistan Cricket Board retains Wahab Riaz and coaching staff for upcoming tournaments. Senior batter Aliya Riaz has been recalled for the Asian Games selection. Sidra Amin and Sadaf Shams were overlooked as selectors deemed them ODI players only. Fatima Sana will captain the squad for both the Asia Cup and…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

UAE lottery: School watchman from Kerala among three Indian expats win Dh 100,000 each

A 44-year-old school watchman from Kerala has won Dh100,000, around Rs 26 lakh, in the UAE’s Big Ticket Series 289. Saidalavi Kariodan Varichalil, who has lived in the UAE for 17 years, said he plans to send his prize money to his family in India and has already bought another…

The Economic Times · Aug 16

There Is No End To The U.S.-Iran War In Sight. Just Two Ships Made It Through The Hormuz Strait On Friday.

Oil prices are increasing after the UAE accused Iran of targeting two other ships.

International Business Times · Aug 14

The UAE Says Iran Attacked Two Ships In The Hormuz Strait. Oil Is Edging Up.

Vice President JD Vance said that the Trump administration's new main goal in the war is keeping "oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country."

International Business Times · Aug 14

India-UAE Business Expansion Forum: The next growth frontier for Indian SMEs

As Indian businesses look beyond exports towards building a lasting international presence, the India-UAE Business Expansion Forum will explore what it takes to scale globally through the right markets, structures and partnerships.

The Economic Times · Aug 14