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Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed meets with prominent female figures, cultural, creative leaders in Sweden

H.H. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), met with a number of prominent female figures and cultural and creative leaders in Sweden.

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Syria closes southern air corridors, suspends Damascus airport operations for 12 hours

Syria closed its southern air corridors for 12 hours on Sunday night and suspended all operations at Damascus International Airport, as regional tensions escalated following the Iranian missile attack on Israel.

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Trump says he will urge Netanyahu not to retaliate after Iran fires missiles over Beirut strikes

Iran fired missiles at Israel on Sunday after Israeli strikes hit Beirut's southern outskirts. US President Donald Trump, briefed on the escalation from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey, said he would call Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and press him not to strike back.

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UAE weather: What to expect from Monday to Friday this week

The working week ahead brings largely fair skies across the UAE, with a few things worth keeping an eye on depending on where you are and what you have planned. Monday, 9 June Coastal areas can expect humidity by night, with a chance of mist forming. Low clouds will appear

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Instagram now charges $3.99 a month for new features – here's what you get, and what stays free

Instagram has launched Instagram Plus, an optional subscription priced at $3.99 per month, rolling out globally from 4 June 2026.