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UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and US President Donald Trump have held a phone call to discuss the latest developments in the region and their impact on peace and security.

The UAE’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and UAE Deputy Prime Minister, on Wednesday directed all Dubai government entities to integrate services for individuals and businesses into a unified digital ecosystem within one year.

Iran has asked the United States for a ceasefire, President Donald Trump said in a Truth Social post on Wednesday, adding Washington would consider this once the Strait of Hormuz was open.

US President Donald Trump made a historic visit to the Supreme Court on Wednesday to attend arguments over the legality of a policy he considers crucial to his hardline approach toward immigration - a directive he signed last year on his first day back in office that would limit birthright citizenship.

A measles outbreak in Bangladesh has led to 15 confirmed deaths, officials said on Wednesday, as the government readies to launch an emergency immunisation programme as part of efforts to try to contain the disease.