Iran shot down a US Army Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday night. Both crew members were rescued by an unmanned US naval drone within two hours, but President Trump has vowed to respond. Read more →

A Visa study found 85% of UAE consumers use AI tools to assist with online shopping, but only 32% trust AI to complete purchases on their behalf. Nearly half of respondents reported falling victim to financial fraud in the past year, with social media the most common setting. Read more →

Dubai's General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs says single-entry tourist visas, valid for 30 or 60 days, are ready within 48 working hours of a complete application. Staff at licensed tourism offices say some applicants receive approval within two to three hours. Read more →

Brazil's federation confirmed Neymar's MRI results were "within expected parameters" following a right calf injury that has kept him out since May. His participation in Saturday's Group C opener against Morocco in New Jersey remains unconfirmed, with coach Ancelotti saying he will not rush the 34-year-old's return. Read more →

The 2026 FIFA World Cup opens on Thursday, 11 June, with Mexico facing South Africa in the tournament's first match. For the first time, 48 teams compete across 104 games in the United States, Canada and Mexico, with Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Iraq and Jordan all in the field. Read more →

Michael Olise scored a hat-trick as France beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in a friendly in Lille, bouncing back from a 2-1 loss to Ivory Coast four days earlier. Defensive lapses continued to trouble Didier Deschamps' side ahead of their World Cup opener against Senegal on 16 June. Read more →

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has approved the reconstitution of the Emirates Health Services board, with Ahmed Ali Al Sayegh appointed as chairman. The federal authority oversees public hospitals, preventive care, health policy and the integration of digital technology across the UAE's healthcare system. Read more →

A US Army Apache helicopter went down near the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, with both crew members rescued. President Trump confirmed the pilots were unharmed, saying a fuller report would follow later in the day. Read more →