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Dubai Marina

Video: Fire erupts at under-construction tower in Dubai Marina

May 6th, 2026

Sally Shakkour

ALBAWABA - A blaze was reported at an under-construction building near Al Habtoor Grand in Dubai Marina on Wednesday morning, local media revealed. According to Gulf News, smoke was seen ...

Iran war

NEWS

Iran, US very close to reaching final deal to end war

Manchester United vs Liverpool Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Key Stakes

Sport

Man Utd vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups - Premier League 2025-26

Steam Controller

BUSINESS

Valve's Steam Controller is already getting scalped for $250

Cargo Ship in Hormuz

NEWS

Small boats attack cargo ship near strait of Hormuz

Hani Shaker

ENTERTAINMENT

Funeral of Hani Shaker starts: Which celebrities are attending?

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NEWS

shopping center

Iran: Fire kills 8 people at Argavan shopping center

Boko Haram raid kills 23 soldiers in attack on Chadian Lake Chad base

Boko Haram raid kills 23 soldiers in attack on Chadian Lake Chad base

Sudan accuses UAE and Ethiopia of drone strikes on Khartoum airport

Sudan accuses UAE and Ethiopia of drone strikes on Khartoum airport

UAE faces second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks since ceasefire

UAE faces second day of Iranian missile and drone attacks since ceasefire

Turkey unveils first intercontinental ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 defence exhibition

Turkey unveils first intercontinental ballistic missile at SAHA 2026 defence exhibition

BUSINESS

dog companion

A dog companion job with a $75,000 salary causes stir

Steam Controller

Valve's Steam Controller is already getting scalped for $250

Let's Buy Spirit website

Let's Buy Spirit: TikTok joke to buy Spirit Airlines raises $88 million

Ask

Ask.com is dead after nearly 30 years

Spirit airlines

Spirit airlines sinks during bankruptcy rescue amid Iran war fallout

ENTERTAINMENT

Engin Akyürek & Aslı Enver

Netflix hit "Enfes Bir Akşam" returns with season 2 filming set for July

Maan Abdel Haq

Satif the blind star Maan Abdel Haq arrested in Damascus — Here’s why

Met Gala

Worst of Met Gala: Cardi B arrives looking like a large intestine

Barış Arduç Farah Zeynep Abdullah

Barış Arduç and Farah Zeynep Abdullah lead horror film “SOY”

Dark Souls

Leak claims Dark Souls trilogy remake in development

Sport

Manchester United vs Liverpool Preview: Team News, Predicted Lineups and Key Stakes

Man Utd vs Liverpool Predicted Lineups - Premier League 2025-26

Bayern Move to Secure Harry Kane’s Future

Bayern Munich Prepare New Contract Talks for Harry Kane

Brock Lesnar Retires at WrestleMania 42

Has Brock Lesnar Retired? WrestleMania 42 Moment Sparks Major Debate

Atletico vs Barcelona Preview: Can Barça Complete the Comeback?

Atletico Madrid vs Barcelona Predicted Lineups - Champions League 2nd Leg - 2026

Why Liverpool Benched Mohamed Salah: Arne Slot Responds

Why Mohamed Salah Didn’t Play Against PSG? Arne Slot Explains

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Iran war

Iran, US very close to reaching final deal to end war

Hani Shaker

Funeral of Hani Shaker starts: Which celebrities are attending?

Dubai Marina

Video: Fire erupts at under-construction tower in Dubai Marina

Italian model Elisabetta Ferretto

She knew too much? Ex-Italian model linked to Epstein mysteriously vanishes

Great Israeli Real Estate

Clashes erupt at 'Great Israeli Real Estate' event in New York

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Hantavirus

Did Spain agree or refuse to accept hantavirus cruise ship?

ALBAWABA - The World Health Organization announced Tuesday that Spain would "welcome" a cruise ship with suspected hantavirus cases onboard

Angry Birds

Angry Birds cartoon video about Hezbollah sparks anger in Lebanon

ALBAWABA - During the past few days, the Lebanese street has been in outrage, and many protested following the release

Iranian missiles

Footage allegedly captures Iran's missile attack on US warship

ALBAWABA - A clip was posted on X, reportedly showing the first moment of the Iranian missile attack on a

school principle

Video of school principal sexually harassing student triggers anger in Egypt

ALBAWABA - Over the past few hours, many Egyptians have been angered by a video that went viral on social

Hantavirus disease

What is the Hantavirus disease?

ALBAWABA - A virus outbreak caused panic aboard a Netherlands-based cruise ship, which left at least three people dead. But

Did Spain agree or refuse to accept hantavirus cruise ship?

Angry Birds cartoon video about Hezbollah sparks anger in Lebanon

Iranian missiles

Footage allegedly captures Iran's missile attack on US warship

school principle

Video of school principal sexually harassing student triggers anger in Egypt

Hantavirus disease

What is the Hantavirus disease?

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strikes on Iran

War to resume: Israel considers new strikes on Iran in coordination with the US

ALBAWABA - In a shocking escalation, Israel announced that its authorities are coordinating with the United States on potential attacks on Iran, according to a CNN report. The

USS George H.W. Bush

US aircraft carrier George Bush crosses the Arabian Sea

Flotilla

Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists

Strait of Hormuz

Iran accuses the US of targeting civilian boats, killing 5 people

In this picture obtained from Iran's ISNA news agency on May 4, 2026, vessels are pictured anchored in the Strait of Hormuz off Bandar Abbas in southern Iran. Photo by AMIRHOSSEIN KHORGOOEI / ISNA / AFP

Fire breaks out on several commercial ships south of Iran