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The News Desk provides timely and factual coverage of national and international events, with an emphasis on accuracy and clarity.

President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'
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President tells Trump that Iran will never 'bend at the knee'

Iran President Pezeshkian told the UN Wednesday that Tehran will never bend at the knee to Trump, in his first speech since the war with Israel began.

Pakistan names Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood first Makkah alliance secretary general
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Pakistan names Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood first Makkah alliance secretary general

Pakistan has named Lt Gen (retd) Nauman Mahmood first secretary general of the Makkah alliance, leading its Riyadh secretariat for a three-year term.

Iranian children back to school after war closures
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Iranian children back to school after war closures

Iranian children returned to school after war closures, with families arriving for the new term months after a deadly school strike

UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection
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UAE ranks fourth globally in nuclear facility protection

UAE ranks fourth of 48 countries in the 2026 NTI Nuclear Security Index for nuclear facility protection, with major security gains since 2023.

UAE's new 5.06% sukuk: What Dh1,000 and Dh10,000 could earn
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UAE's new 5.06% sukuk: What Dh1,000 and Dh10,000 could earn

UAE's new 5.06% retail T-Sukuk lets residents invest from Dh1,000 over five years. Here's how much Dh1,000 to Dh50,000 could earn.

Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow
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Meta expected to unveil smart glasses without camera as privacy concerns grow

Meta is expected to unveil smart glasses without a camera at Connect, as privacy concerns grow over AI devices that can record people