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World number one Aryna Sabalenka and 24-time Grand Slam champion Novak Djokovic headline the initial entry list for this year's US Open mixed doubles championship, organisers said on Monday, as the revamped event returns for a second edition.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.

West Indies all-rounder Justin Greaves made test cricket history on Monday by becoming the first bowler in the recorded era to take wickets in five consecutive maiden overs during the opening test against Pakistan in Tarouba.

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar secured a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Sunday after safely navigating the final stage, won by Mathieu van der Poel, to seal a third consecutive crown in cycling's greatest race.

Australia's Lucas Herbert claimed the LIV Golf United Kingdom title in record-breaking fashion, firing a final-round 62 to finish on 30-under-par and secure a six-shot victory at JCB Golf & Country Club in England.

Emirates has officially launched crypto.com pay to allow passengers to book their flights using cryptocurrency.

The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) has surpassed 10,000 active registered companies for the first time in its history in a record-breaking first half of 2026.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) International have held high-level talks with several Greek companies as part of plans to expand their global outreach.

Aster Clinics UAE has announced plans to expand its network from 85 to over 100 facilities across the UAE by 2030, with a commitment to invest AED 100 million and increase staff strength to 4,100 across the country.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority's (DEWA) international branch visited London this week to meet with senior leadership from ING and Actis.

The United Arab Emirates has launched the first fully integrated judicial platform powered by artificial intelligence (AI).

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation across key sectors, including economy, AI, tech and renewable energy.

Dubai Police have identified and blocked 297 websites promoting narcotics online during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting an intensified campaign in combating drug trafficking and raising public awareness.

As many as 42 domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE have been penalised for breaking employment rules during the first half of 2026.

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded e-bike delivery service to seven new areas, including Dubai Media City, Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Dubai Marina, to boost connectivity.

Sharjah Charity International (SCI) has provided food aid to those affected by the floods in Bangladesh, as part of its humanitarian efforts to alleviate the impact of the natural disaster on families.

The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the occupied West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to hold those responsible accountable.

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority’s UAE Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team for retaining the certification from a UN-affiliated agency for its response capabilities.

A 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit Japan's southern Kumamoto prefecture on Tuesday, knocking out power to thousands of homes, rupturing roads and leaving some trapped and others presumed dead inside a partially collapsed shopping mall.

France was bracing for its fourth major heatwave of the year on Tuesday, as soaring temperatures and tinder-dry conditions across the southwest piled pressure on crews battling a giant wildfire in the Bordeaux region.

India's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered the release of under-18s arrested during the youth protests over exam leaks and said authorities must ensure surveillance footage is preserved after petitioners alleged police brutality against demonstrators.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the US was having "good talks" with Iran and there was a chance of a deal over their conflict, but warned US strikes would resume if the negotiations failed to deliver.

Israel will allow a multinational security force to enter Gaza as proposed under US President Donald Trump's ceasefire plan for the enclave, an Israeli official said on Sunday, a day before Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu heads to Washington.

Russian strikes on front-line localities in eastern Ukraine killed seven people and injured more than 20 on Monday, officials said.

Saudi Arabia's air defences intercepted and destroyed drones launched from Iraq on Monday and reaffirmed its right to respond to the sources of "the aggression".

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as his first international visitor on Monday, in a move that underscores London's steadfast support for Ukraine.