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UAE condemns Israeli incursions into Syria over international law violations

UAE condemns Israeli incursions into Syria over international law violations

The UAE strongly condemns recent Israeli incursions into Syria, calling the military operations a flagrant violation of global international law

Asia
India's bullet train project picks up speed ahead of 2027 launch

India's bullet train project picks up speed ahead of 2027 launch

India's first bullet train will open between Surat and Vapi in 2027, a milestone officials say will power the country's wider high-speed rail ambitions

Europe
Viral videos of melting traffic lights in Italy and Germany are misleading claims from Europe heatwave

Viral videos of melting traffic lights in Italy and Germany are misleading claims from Europe heatwave

Social media claims that melting traffic lights in Italy and Germany were caused by the European heatwave are false, as both instances resulted from fires

Middle East
UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon

UAE lifts war-related ban on travel to Lebanon

UAE lifts its war-related travel ban on Lebanon effective June 29, 2026, allowing citizens to travel again after months of regional conflict

North America
Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials but protects Federal Reserve independence

Supreme Court expands Trump's power to fire officials but protects Federal Reserve independence

The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that Trump can fire independent agency officials, but a separate 5-4 ruling blocked him from removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook.