Saturday, June 27, 2026

United Arab emirates

June 26, 2026

TikTok influencer Brooke George charged with murder of boyfriend in Dubai, faces death by firing squad

The organisation also urged Emirati authorities to treat the case as domestic violence. 

Brooke George
June 6, 2026

Russia, Ukraine release 370 prisoners in major exchange

According to her, UAE mediation secured the return of the Russian servicemen.

Ukraine, Russia flags
June 2, 2026

UK Athletics fined £350,000 for corporate manslaughter over 2017 death of Emirati para-athlete Abdullah Hayayei

“Abdullah was not just a person who passed away. He was a father and a husband with responsibilities, dreams and a future,” the late Hayayei’s family said.

Abdullah Hayayei
May 28, 2026

U.S., Iran exchange fire near Strait of Hormuz amid ceasefire

The United States and Iran again exchanged attacks near the Strait of Hormuz early on Thursday amid a ceasefire and ongoing negotiations on ending the war.

U.S.-Iran war
May 20, 2026

Iran vows extension of war beyond Middle East if U.S. launches fresh attacks

The Revolutionary Guards said it had yet to deploy its full force despite U.S. onslaughts against Tehran.

U.S. and Iranian flags.
May 19, 2026

Trump calls off planned U.S. attack on Iran

Mr Trump said in a post on the Truth Social platform that the strike, scheduled for Tuesday, was called off as “serious negotiations are now taking place”.

U.S. President Donald
May 5, 2026

PETAN urges Nigeria oil push amid OPEC uncertainty

The Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria has urged Nigeria to raise oil and gas output as shifting OPEC+ dynamics threaten global price stability.

Petroleum Technology Association of Nigeria (PETAN)
May 3, 2026

OPEC+ announces 188,000 barrels daily output rise amid Strait of Hormuz closure

Seven OPEC+ countries—Algeria, Iraq, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Oman, Russia, and Saudi Arabia—agreed on the adjustment after a virtual meeting on global market review on Sunday.

Fuel pump
May 3, 2026

UAE’s exit from OPEC signals need to reassess Nigeria’s oil strategy, energy expert says

He said Nigeria should think beyond OPEC production quotas and target higher crude oil output to maximise value.

OPEC
April 28, 2026

UAE withdraws from OPEC amid shifting global energy strategy

the UAE assured that the withdrawal would not affect the country’s commitment to energy market stability.

UAE