Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan engaged in telephone conversations today with regional and international leaders, including His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman, President Emmanuel Macron of France, and Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni of Italy. According to Emirates News Agency, the discussions revolved around the escalating situation in the Middle East, specifically following recent attacks on Iran. The leaders expressed concerns over the potential serious repercussions for regional security and stability. The conversations emphasized the urgent need for intensified efforts both regionally and internationally to halt the escalation. The leaders advocated for prioritizing

Riyadh: His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, has reiterated the Kingdom’s commitment to regional de-escalation by advocating for diplomatic solutions. The Crown Prince emphasized the importance of restraint and resolving disputes through dialogue during separate phone conversations with French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. According to Emirates News Agency, these discussions addressed the increasing tensions in the region, particularly in light of recent military activities. A key focus was the aftermath of a US military strike targeting Iranian nuclear facilities, a move that

Philadelphia: Juventus FC secured their second win at the FIFA Club World Cup 2025 after an outstanding display from Kenan Yildiz against Wydad AC in Philadelphia. According to Emirates News Agency, for the second game in a row, Wydad got off to the worst possible start when Juventus scored with their very first attack in the sixth minute. A patient build-up saw Kephren Thuram thread a clever reverse pass to Yildiz. The Turkish star’s shot took a nick off Abdelmounaim Boutouil and the ball squeezed in at the near post. If he was unlucky not to get the credit for

Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Emaar Properties, has announced the expansion of Burj Khalifa/Dubai Mall Metro Station to accommodate growing passenger demand, particularly during New Year’s Eve, public holidays, and national events and holidays. The project expands the station’s area from 6,700 to 8,500 square metres, increasing its hourly capacity from 7,250 to 12,320 passengers, registering a 65% rise. Once complete, the station will serve up to 220,000 passengers per day. According to Emirates News Agency, Mattar Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority, stated

New York: The United Nations Security Council is convening an emergency meeting today at 3:00 p.m. New York time to address recent developments in the region, focusing on the escalating situation between Iran and Israel and issues related to the Iranian nuclear programme. According to Emirates News Agency, UN Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres is set to present a statement during the meeting, which will articulate the United Nations’ stance on the unfolding events. The council will also receive briefings from key figures, including Miroslav Jenca, UN Assistant Secretary-General for Europe, Central Asia, and the Americas in the Department of Political Affairs,

Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the terrorist bombing at Mar Elias Church near Damascus, which resulted in a number of deaths and injuries to innocent people. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) stressed that the UAE expresses its strong condemnation of these criminal acts and its permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism aimed at undermining security and stability. The Ministry expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy with the families of the victims, and with the government and people of Syria over this terrorist crime, as

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba expressed his “deep concern” over the developments in Iran, emphasising that the priority is to “de-escalate the situation as quickly as possible.” He also stressed the “need to prevent Iran from developing its nuclear program.” According to Emirates News Agency, Ishiba issued direct instructions to relevant ministries and agencies to take all possible measures to ensure the safety of Japanese citizens in the Middle East and to closely monitor any impact on the country’s energy supplies. In response to these directives, the Japanese government has continued the evacuation of its nationals, successfully securing the

Abu Dhabi: The Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) expressed deep concern over the recent developments involving the targeting of nuclear facilities in the Islamic Republic of Iran, describing it as a ”dangerous escalation” that could further heighten tensions and threaten peace, security, and stability in the region. According to Emirates News Agency, in a statement issued today, the OIC General Secretariat condemned and denounced the violation of the sovereignty of the Islamic Republic of Iran and of international laws and charters. The organisation called for the avoidance of escalation, urging the exercise of restraint and calm. It emphasized the importance