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STRAIT OF HORMUZ CRISIS

A man sits on a surfboard as a container ship and other commercial vessels appear anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas, in Iran.

Iran seeks joint security arrangements with neighbours

The USS Theodore Roosevelt, with about 5,000 personnel, is expected to deploy for at least 7 months, with its crew preparing for an 8-month mission.

US-Iran war: What UAE residents need to know tonight

Dr Anwar Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President.

Media credibility vital to protect truth: Anwar Gargash

For UAE residents and travellers, the key developments to watch are the situation around the Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran diplomatic developments, further sanctions, oil prices and airline schedules.

UAE flights today: What travellers need to know

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Nepal flood death toll rises to 359: police

This satellite image taken on August 25, 2026, and released by Planet Labs on August 27, 2026 shows an aerial view of Shyaphrubesi and the Bhote Koshi River after a massive flood in Rasuwa district of Nepal on August 26, 2026.

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SPORT

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Dinusha helps Sri Lanka draw second India Test

Sri Lanka's Sonal Dinusha celebrates after scoring a century during the fifth day of the second Test match against India at the Sinhalese Sports Club Ground in Colombo on August 27, 2026.