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Trump sent back changes to likely deal text, says report

Sun, 31 May 2026

US President Donald Trump has sent back changes to the proposed deal with Iran after a meeting with advisers on Friday, CNN quoted officials as saying, extending the back-and-forth negotiations into another week.

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UAE’s new civil transactions law to reshape contracts from June 1

Sun, 31 May 2026

A major update to the UAE’s civil law will come into force on June 1, bringing changes that are expected to affect how residents, families, businesses and young adults deal with contracts, property, money and legal responsibility.

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Key Trump meeting ends, but no decision yet on Iran deal

Sat, 30 May 2026

US President Donald Trump has yet to decide whether to endorse a reported memorandum of understanding negotiated between US and Iranian officials, as the world awaits a potential extension of the ceasefire and eventual peace deal.

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Qatar ends temporary extension of visas from June 7

Fri, 29 May 2026

Qatar's Ministry of Interior (MOI) has announced the termination of automatic extension of all types of expired or nearly expired entry visas, effective Sunday, June 7.

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US, Iran negotiators reach deal but await Trump's approval, says report

Thu, 28 May 2026

US and Iranian negotiators have reached an agreement on a 60-day memorandum of understanding to extend the ceasefire and launch negotiations on Iran's nuclear program, but President Trump has yet to give his final approval, Axios has reported quoting two US officials and a regional source involved in the mediation efforts.

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Kuwait condemns Iranian attacks targeting its territory

Thu, 28 May 2026

Kuwait's Foreign Ministry strongly condemned on Thursday the Iranian attacks targeting its territories with missiles and drones, describing them as a dangerous escalation and a blatant violation of the country's sovereignty, security and territorial integrity.

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US strikes Iran again, Trump denies deal on Strait of Hormuz

Thu, 28 May 2026

Fresh US military strikes near Iran’s strategic port city of Bandar Abbas and comments from President Donald Trump that he would not be rushed into a deal, added to tensions in the Gulf, while oil prices rebounded after sharp losses earlier in the week.

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Dubai DEF 2026 puts gaming skills in spotlight

Tue, 26 May 2026

Dubai is hosting the Dubai Esports & Games Festival (DEF) 2026 from May 22 to June 7, positioning gaming as fast-growing industry and a platform for developing real-world skills.

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US targets missile sites, boats in new strikes on southern Iran

Tue, 26 May 2026

The US military said it carried out new strikes on southern Iran, targeting Iranian missile sites and boats attempting to place mines even as negotiations in Doha between Qatari mediators and Iran continued on a peace deal.

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Accord elusive as Trump tells US mediators not to rush into deal

Mon, 25 May 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he had informed his representatives not to rush into a deal with Iran dashing earlier hopes that an agreement was imminent.