Radio Shoma

A driver has managed to escape "without any injuries" before his car was swept away by flash floods in the wadis of Fujairah's Al-Halah area of Daba.

Dubai Police’s Ramadan initiatives recorded strong community participation, with 1,220 volunteers from various nationalities and age groups contributing their time and effort throughout the holy month.

The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has urged residents in areas affected by adverse weather conditions to prioritise public safety and perform Friday prayers at home.

Israel and Iran have exchanged airstrikes on Wednesday, as Iran again rejected President Donald Trump's claim that the US was in negotiations to end the war, which has roiled energy and financial markets, saying the US is negotiating with itself.

Cyprus has initiated a discussion with London on the future of British bases on the island, its president said on Wednesday, after a drone strike on a military facility this month triggered fears their presence could expose it to the wider Iran conflict.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is racing to pass a state budget and stave off early elections he would likely lose, with the war in Iran so far doing little to improve his standing in the polls.