In a sudden turn of events, US President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran, just hours before a self-imposed deadline that had the world holding its breath.The conflict, which erupted on February 28 after US-Israeli airstrikes killed Iran’s supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei had pushed global oil prices up by 60% and rattled international…
American journalist Shelly Kittleson has been released after being kidnapped in Iraq by the Iran-backed militia Kataib Hezbollah, US and Iraqi officials confirmed Tuesday. Her release follows coordinated efforts involving Iraqi authorities and US agencies, including the State Department and FBI.Kittleson, who was abducted in Baghdad in late March, was freed after approximately a week…
A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea’s missile launch during a news program at Seoul Railway Station in Seoul. (AP photo) North Korea launched multiple rounds of ballistic missiles on Wednesday, just days after leader Kim Jong Un signalled a rare conciliatory note toward South Korean President Lee Jae Myung.The missiles were…
Dubai police launch weekly cycling initiative at Autodrome. Dubai Police have launched a new cycling initiative that brings residents onto the track alongside officers in a structured, fitness-focused setting. The programme, titled “Ride with Police”, began on Wednesday at Dubai Autodrome in Dubai Sports City and will run every week through April. The sessions offer…
Located in the scenic cliffs of the Great Rift Valley, Naivasha has gone from being a beautiful lakeside destination to one of Africa’s leaders in terms of renewable energy production. By taking advantage of the geothermal power produced by the volcanic forces found under Hell’s Gate National Park, Naivasha now serves as the primary anchor…
375 held in Abu Dhabi for fake posts and filming violations during tensions / Image: AI-Generated In a sweeping enforcement drive, Abu Dhabi Police confirmed the arrest of 375 individuals for filming sensitive incidents and circulating misleading or false information on social media platforms. The action, announced on April 8, comes amid heightened regional tensions,…
Astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission have captured a rare image of the Moon eclipsing the Sun, with Mars and two other planets visible in the same frame.The photograph, taken during the crew’s deep-space journey, shows the Moon completely blocking the Sun and revealing the glowing solar corona. Just off the lower right edge of…
Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy rises to nearly 80 years, up from 74 in 2016/Image: Getty Images Saudi Arabia’s life expectancy has increased significantly over the past decade, reaching 79.9 years by the end of 2025, up from 74 years in 2016, bringing the country close to its Vision 2030 target of 80 years.The update was…
New 68km highway, rapid bus system to transform Dubai–Sharjah travel / Image: file For years, the Dubai – Sharjah – Ajman stretch has been one of the UAE’s most congested commuter corridors, affecting millions of daily travellers moving between home and work.The issue isn’t small. The three emirates together form the UAE’s largest urban cluster,…
Ceasefire in name only? Gulf States sound sirens (AP photo) Missile alert sirens sounded in many Middle Eastern countries early Wednesday, despite Iran and the United States saying they had reached a two-week ceasefire in the war. Despite diplomatic efforts, fighting appeared to continue across multiple fronts. In Abu Dhabi, a gas processing facility was…