Entertainment from Tuesday, June 23rd, 2026

Angelina Jolie turns personal pain into performance for 'Couture' film

Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie faced one of her deepest fears on screen for the French film "Couture" - being diagnosed with cancer.
'Ride or Die' TV series roots road trip action-comedy in female duo's bond

Octavia Spencer and Hannah Waddingham's new TV series "Ride or Die" blends big action, comedy, and a "unique" buddy pairing, the two actors, who also executive produced the show, say.

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Summer flexible work hours announced for Dubai government staff
Dubai government employees will once again benefit from flexible working arrangements this summer, as the 2026 edition of the 'Our Flexible Summer' initiative comes into effect from June 29 to September 10.
UAE President receives US Secretary of State
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has met with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who visited the UAE as part of a wider Middle East tour.
Sheikh Abdullah discusses strategic cooperation with UK Foreign Secretary
Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, has held bilateral talks with the UK's Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper in a call on Wednesday.