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US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize
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US imposes sanctions on ICC hours after former judge wins Nobel Peace Prize

Washington imposes sanctions on the ICC hours after former judge Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize, as the court says its work will continue

Yemen forces launch operation to retake Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthis
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Yemen forces launch operation to retake Bab al-Mandab strait from Houthis

Saudi-backed Yemeni forces launched an operation to retake the Bab al-Mandab strait from the Houthis. A Saudi envoy says it is captured, a source disagrees.

UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived
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UAE raises minimum jail term to 15 years in murder cases where qisas is waived

UAE murder jail term rises to 15 to 20 years when heirs waive qisas under amended Crimes and Penalties Law. See what changes and what forgiveness means.

South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize
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South African judge Navi Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize

Navi Pillay wins the Nobel Peace Prize for helping ensure genocide and war crimes are prosecuted, the Norwegian Nobel Committee said in Oslo on Friday.

UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%
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UAE GDP reaches AED961.9 billion in H1 2026, non-oil GDP up 1.8%

UAE GDP hit AED961.9 billion in the first half of 2026, up 0.4%. See how non-oil growth, the Q2 dip and top sectors shaped the results.

Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030
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Dubai new street signs: QR codes and new designs in 186 areas by 2030

Dubai new street signs will bring QR codes, unified designs and updated colors to 186 areas by 2030. See which five areas get them first and what stays the same.