Radio Shoma

United Arab Emirates leaders marked the Hijri New Year on Monday with uplifting messages of optimism and prosperity.

A large global coalition has come together to condemn the drone attack near the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear plant last month with a powerful statement.

The UAE reiterated the importance of dialogue, diplomacy and adherence to international law following the US-Iran memorandum of understanding.

US President Donald Trump said on Monday a deal with Iran has been agreed and the text of the deal will be released sometime after the formal signing in Switzerland on Friday.

Fighting in southern Lebanon eased on Monday after the US-Iran deal to end the wider conflict was announced, but an Israeli drone strike killed one person and authorities warned displaced people not to rush home as Israel said it would keep troops in the south.

A Ukrainian man was found guilty on Monday of carrying out arson attacks on property connected to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in May last year on behalf of a mystery figure he knew only as "EL Money".