England takes the lead ahead of today’s second T20 cricket series match with Pakistan. The visitors picked up a 14 run win yesterday in Dubai. That’s thanks to a half-century in 24 balls from Sam Billings, a James Vince debut of 41 and an unbeaten 45 from skipper Eoin Morgan. Pakistan’s captain Shahid Afridi said his bowlers did well, especially in the first six overs, but they batted very poorly after being set what he thought was a chase-able total.
Infantino accuses World Cup critics of spreading hate in open letter
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has hit back at critics of the World Cup, accusing them of spreading hate and false narratives while defending the tournament as a success that celebrated unity, safety and inclusion.
Pogacar wins record-equalling fifth Tour de France title
UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider Tadej Pogacar secured a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title on Sunday after safely navigating the final stage, won by Mathieu van der Poel, to seal a third consecutive crown in cycling's greatest race.
Herbert storms to record-breaking LIV Golf UK victory
Australia's Lucas Herbert claimed the LIV Golf United Kingdom title in record-breaking fashion, firing a final-round 62 to finish on 30-under-par and secure a six-shot victory at JCB Golf & Country Club in England.
India’s prodigy Sooryavanshi leads the way in T20 series success
India’s teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi blasted an impressive 81 runs on Sunday to steer his side to a 3-0 whitewash of hosts Zimbabwe in their Twenty20 series at the Harare Sports Club.
Norris wins Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren
Formula One champion Lando Norris won the Hungarian Grand Prix for McLaren's first victory of the season on Sunday while Mercedes's Kimi Antonelli extended his overall lead to 50 points.
As many as 42 domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE have been penalised for breaking employment rules during the first half of 2026.
The UAE has strongly condemned attacks by Israeli settlers on villages in the occupied West Bank, calling on the Israeli government to hold those responsible accountable.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has commended the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority’s UAE Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team for retaining the certification from a UN-affiliated agency for its response capabilities.
