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London thunderstorms leave streets and Tube stations flooded
Torrential rain leaves streets and Tube stations flooded in the eastern and northern parts of UK capital on Sunday, July 25.
Iraq and Lebanon sign fuel oil deal
Iraq will provide Lebanon with fuel in a deal that will help the cash-strapped country improve its electricity supply in coming months.
Power cut in Covid-19 ICU suspected of killing patient in Jordan
The Jordanian government is investigating the death of a patient at a private hospital in Amman after a power cut on Sunday.
Meet the Emirati aerospace engineers who made a rocket from scratch
Three Emirati students have sky-high ambitions for the future after learning how to build and launch model rockets in the US.
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid turns 72: A look back at his life
As the UAE’s Vice President and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid turns 72, we take a look at key moments in his life so far.
Iran in talks with US over prisoner swap
Iranian government spokesman Ali Rabiei says Tehran is in negotiations to release political prisoners in exchange for Iranians jailed around the world.
UAE ambassador to Israel raises Emirati flag in embassy opening
The UAE ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Al Khaja, raised the Emirati flag during the official opening of the UAE embassy in Tel Aviv.
Tunisia uses armed forces to vaccinate people
Tunisia is using armed forces to vaccinate people after a Covid-19 third wave stressed the already-crowded hospitals.
Bolt hits out at football racial abuse
Usain Bolt, the world's fastest man and retired Jamaican athlete, criticised the 'horrible' and 'unfair' vilification of the England trio of Marcus Rashford, Jadon Sancho and Bukayo Saka, whose missed penalties handed Italy the Euro 2020.
China’s Sinopharm and Sinovac Covid-19 vaccines join Covax
Covid-19 vaccines made by the two Chinese companies Sinopharm and Sinovac are approved for distribution under the global vaccination initiative, Covax.
Flash floods in London as storm hits UK capital
Heavy rainfall causes floods and travel chaos across London, UK.
Fire breaks out at Iraq’s Health Ministry
The headquarters of the Iraqi health ministry caught fire. The building was immediately evacuated of all employees and no injuries were reported.
UAE announces Eid Al Adha holiday for public and private sectors
The UAE has announced Eid Al Adha holiday dates. This year, the holiday will start on July 19 to July 22 giving workers four days off which are followed by a weekend.
Watch Italians celebrate victory against England in Euro 2020
Italians from the north and south celebrated well into the early hours of Monday morning after the country beat England in a nail-biting Euro 2021 final.
Meet the cast and crew of a Saudi film made by women
Directed by Sara Mesfer, the film, The Girls who Burnt the Night, has had an impressive run at local and international films festivals.
