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Dubai Islamic Bank reports AED3.74 billion net profit in H1 2026

Dubai Islamic Bank reports AED3.74 billion net profit in H1 2026

Dubai Islamic Bank net profit held steady at AED3.74 billion in H1 2026 as gross revenue climbed 10% year-on-year to AED12.4 billion.

UK climate now hotter, sunnier: weather agency

UK climate now hotter, sunnier: weather agency

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed as US strikes continue

Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed as US strikes continue

US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy

US, Iran launch strikes as Trump backs down on Hormuz levy

Emirati teen Fatima Al Awadhi targets Lenin Peak in Seven Summits bid

Emirati teen Fatima Al Awadhi targets Lenin Peak in Seven Summits bid

Asia
Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27, injures dozens

Bangkok bar fire kills at least 27, injures dozens

A fire tore through Bangkok's Rong Beer bar, killing at least 27 people and injuring 63, with 22 in critical condition, officials say

Bangladesh floods death toll hits 50, thousands displaced

Bangladesh floods death toll hits 50, thousands displaced

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

South Korea issues first emergency heatwave warning under new rating system

Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

Political violence shadows Bangladesh's new government

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Europe
More than 2,700 died as a result of heatwaves in England and Wales, study finds

More than 2,700 died as a result of heatwaves in England and Wales, study finds

A new study estimates over 2,700 heatwave deaths hit England and Wales in May and June, with climate change driving much of the toll

Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder case

Police arrest 28-year-old suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder case

EU demands Meta modify 'addictive design' of Facebook and Instagram or face massive fines

EU demands Meta modify 'addictive design' of Facebook and Instagram or face massive fines

Spain wildfire death toll rises to 12 as heatwave ravages Andalusia

Spain wildfire death toll rises to 12 as heatwave ravages Andalusia

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Middle East
Pakistan condemns 'blatant' Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirms defence commitment

Pakistan condemns 'blatant' Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and reaffirms defence commitment

PM Shehbaz Sharif condemned Houthi missile and drone attacks on Saudi Arabia, reaffirming Pakistan's unwavering support for the Kingdom's security

Iran MPs present bill on Strait of Hormuz, security committee chief says

Iran MPs present bill on Strait of Hormuz, security committee chief says

Oil prices hit one-month high as US-Iran hostilities raise supply concerns

Oil prices hit one-month high as US-Iran hostilities raise supply concerns

UAE says Iran attacked two ships in Hormuz, one dead

UAE says Iran attacked two ships in Hormuz, one dead

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North America
FBI chief Kash Patel hosts Naqvi in Washington, calls Pakistan partnership 'critical'

FBI chief Kash Patel hosts Naqvi in Washington, calls Pakistan partnership 'critical'

FBI Director Kash Patel met Pakistan's interior minister in Washington, calling the US-Pakistan partnership critical for regional security.

ICE agent fatally shoots Colombian man during Maine immigration operation

ICE agent fatally shoots Colombian man during Maine immigration operation

US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still possible

US strikes Iran for third night as Trump says deal still possible

Protected but deported anyway: How Trump is targeting DACA dreamers

Protected but deported anyway: How Trump is targeting DACA dreamers

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