The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification confirms famine in Gaza, where starvation, acute malnutrition, and preventable deaths are surging. UN agencies warn that without a ceasefire and aid, conditions will worsen dramatically

Deputy foreign ministers from Iran, Britain, France, Germany, and the European Union will convene in Geneva on Tuesday, seeking progress in reviving the 2015 nuclear agreement amid growing regional tensions and Western concerns over uranium enrichment

The newly unveiled Dubai Metro Blue Line will connect vital hubs, reduce congestion, and deliver futuristic design features including the world’s highest station, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s journey towards a sustainable 2040 urban mobility master plan

The United Nations confirmed famine in Gaza City, warning of catastrophic hunger spreading further. Israel rejects claims, while aid groups and world leaders condemn systematic restrictions on humanitarian access that have left civilians facing starvation and disease

Hackers claiming to be from the group ‘Lip-Dochtjan’ targeted the Iranian oil and shipping sectors, crippling communications on dozens of tankers and cargo vessels by breaching satellite-linked Linux systems

Dubai Maritime Authority has launched a streamlined licensing service for international visitors, recognising approved foreign boating permits and promoting maritime safety while enhancing Dubai’s position as a global destination for leisure and water-based tourism

As Israeli forces push into Gaza City’s outskirts with a planned ground offensive, Palestinians flee bombardments while the UN and global leaders warn of catastrophic humanitarian and regional consequences if the assault continues unchecked

The Israeli military confirmed the mobilisation of 60,000 reservists ahead of a planned ground offensive in Gaza City, sparking global concerns. The move follows failed ceasefire talks with Hamas and warnings from aid agencies about mass displacement and humanitarian fallout

Omani authorities confirmed the death of Saudi tourist Saud bin Maadi Al-Qahtani, who fell from a steep slope in Jabal Samhan, highlighting the dangers of mountain climbing during the slippery Khareef season in Dhofar

Dhofar’s giant sinkholes, from the legendary Tawi Atair to the vast Kahf Teiq, captivate tourists with natural beauty and myths, as Omani authorities enhance safety and promote sustainable tourism

Hezbollah’s Naim Qassem has warned Lebanon’s government that any attempt to implement a US-backed disarmament plan could trigger civil war, though the group has temporarily paused planned street protests.

Iraq faced a nationwide blackout on Monday, with record heat and high electricity demand forcing the shutdown of key transmission lines, disrupting life across the country during a week of mass religious gatherings in the holy city of Karbala