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UAE launches Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme

UAE launches Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme

The UAE has launched Jaywan, its first national payment card scheme, with banks and financial institutions nationwide beginning phased issuance to customers

Asia
Iran president says country in 'full-scale war' with US

Iran president says country in 'full-scale war' with US

Iran's President Pezeshkian says the country is in a "full-scale war" with the US as inflation nears 90 percent amid deepening crisis

Europe
Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles

Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister after meeting King Charles III, taking over from Keir Starmer as Labour resets its leadership

Middle East
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis announce maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia

Houthis announced a maritime blockade of Saudi Arabia Monday, days after the two sides traded fire for the first time in years.

North America
Rubio says Iran is using Strait of Hormuz as leverage, urges allies to step up

Rubio says Iran is using Strait of Hormuz as leverage, urges allies to step up

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says Iran is using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage, urging other nations to help protect global shipping