Max Verstappen says his parents will sit out the Abu Dhabi finale, noting the title fight was never expected late in the season. The Red Bull star enters Yas Marina with renewed championship momentum after McLaren’s Qatar setback

Israel launched new air strikes on towns in southern Lebanon hours after unprecedented direct talks with Beirut, underscoring rising tensions over Hezbollah’s military reconstruction and the fragile ceasefire that has struggled to hold since late 2024

Iran will now attend the World Cup draw in Washington after resolving a visa row with the United States. The reversal follows days of political tension, with coach Amir Ghalenoei and select officials receiving clearance to travel

Public anger over unequal military service is driving Israel toward a critical showdown. A proposed draft law targeting Haredi exemptions has triggered protests, coalition turmoil, and warnings that the crisis may reshape Israel’s political landscape ahead of next year’s elections

The UN Committee Against Torture has released a damning assessment of Israel’s treatment of Palestinian detainees, citing evidence of organised torture, inhumane conditions, and possible crimes against humanity, despite persistent Israeli denials of wrongdoing

Air Arabia is carrying out urgent Airbus-mandated updates on its A320 aircraft to ensure safety, with minimal flight disruption expected for passengers across the UAE

The Trump administration is examining whether to classify Muslim Brotherhood chapters in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorist organisations, a step that would impose severe sanctions and travel restrictions, escalating long-running debates over the group’s role in regional instability

Cristiano Ronaldo stunned fans with a sensational bicycle kick in the 96th minute, helping Al Nassr secure a dominant 4-1 win and extend their league lead. The 40-year-old continues to defy expectations in Saudi Arabia

Israel’s strike on Beirut killed Hezbollah’s second-in-command Haytham Ali Tabatabai, sparking fears of renewed conflict as the group vows a response and Lebanese officials urge international intervention to halt escalating tensions

Tehran has refused IAEA inspections at bombed nuclear facilities, insisting on a new agreement before granting access. The move follows the Iran-Israel conflict, snapback sanctions, and stalled nuclear negotiations with both Washington and Europe

Archer Aviation has signed a landmark agreement in Saudi Arabia to begin testing its Midnight eVTOL aircraft, expanding its flying taxi ambitions and strengthening its partnerships with THC and Red Sea Global after launching in the UAE

The Ministry of Finance has launched the “Retail Sukuk” programme, allowing individuals in the UAE to invest in Treasury Sukuk through national banks, fostering financial participation and encouraging citizens to contribute directly to the country’s economic progress