Iran says seizes two container ships attempting to exit Gulf
Iran seized two container ships seeking to exit the Gulf via the Strait of Hormuz on Wednesday after firing on them and another vessel, in its first seizures since war with the United States and Israel began in February.
Florida launches criminal probe into OpenAI and ChatGPT over deadly shooting
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced that the state was launching a criminal probe into OpenAI and its artificial intelligence app ChatGPT on Tuesday over a deadly shooting last year that killed two people at Florida State University.
Military planners to discuss Hormuz reopening in London
Military planners from more than 30 countries will hold two-day talks in London from Wednesday to advance a mission to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and draw up detailed plans, the British government said.
Trump declares Iran ceasefire extension with peace talks in doubt
US President Donald Trump said he would indefinitely extend the ceasefire with Iran to allow for further peace talks, although it was not clear on Wednesday if Iran or Israel, the US ally in the two-month war, would agree.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday unveiled Dubai Metro's new 24-km Gold Line that will be built at a cost AED 34 billion.
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have reviewed evacuation plans, early warning systems, and the readiness of response teams out at more than 480 schools and nurseries just days after reopening educational institutions for in-person learning.
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has discussed developments in artificial intelligence and space in a phone call with American entrepreneur Elon Musk on Wednesday.