Latest United Arab Emirates news in English

Good morning! It’s 20th August, and here’s your United Arab Emirates daily news capsule.

Iran loses control in the Strait of Hormuz as tensions escalate.

Trump announces the strongest economic operation against Iran to date.

Heavy Russian missile strikes hit central Kyiv, causing casualties and destruction.

UAE halts trade and financial transactions with Iran amid rising tensions.

A new Emirati mediation successfully exchanges 206 prisoners between Russia and Ukraine.

Ten Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on Gaza, escalating conflict.

Severe flooding in southwestern China results in ten deaths and mass evacuations.

U.S. national debt surpasses 40 trillion dollars for the first time ever.

New Ebola outbreak in Congo marks the second largest in the virus's history.

Ten new medications, including weight loss pills, introduced in the UAE.

Roberto Carlos denies rumors of converting to Islam, affirms his faith.

Mousiala reveals his condition after collapsing twice on the field.

Heavy rains prompt evacuations in China as severe weather wreaks havoc.

Trump hints at a potential meeting with North Korea's leader by year-end.

Analysis suggests Iran's new offensive strategy is just the beginning for hardliners.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!