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
Darwin Nunez is poised to leave Liverpool this summer after agreeing to a Saudi Pro League transfer. With limited opportunities under Arne Slot and Liverpool targeting new forwards, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have emerged as the leading contenders
The group, backed by Iran, vowed to retaliate. “Support for Gaza continues, the response is coming, and Netanyahu must prepare his resignation,” said senior Houthi political figure Mohammed Ali al-Houthi on a Houthi-linked TV channel, denouncing the strikes as “failed terrorism”
"If the Americans attack the sanctity of Iran, the entire region will blow up like a spark in an ammunition dump," Qalibaf declared in a televised speech during the annual Al-Quds Day rally, a pro-Palestinian event held on the last Friday of Ramadan
While other regions struggled to regain pre-pandemic visitor numbers, the Middle East’s strong regional collaboration and investment in tourism infrastructure enabled a swift rebound, positioning it as a key player in the global travel industry
The new region, unveiled at the Ministry of Communications and Technology’s (MCIT) flagship LEAP 2025 technology summit, will feature two availability zones with full redundancy, advanced cloud services, and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities
As part of Emirates Nature-WWF’s Leaders of Change programme, the volunteers documented wildlife and helped measure toads before releasing them back into their natural habitat
The announcement was made by Sultan al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Chairman of Masdar, at the opening of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week. The project marks a significant milestone in the effort to transform renewable energy into reliable, baseload power
Two US Navy pilots safely ejected after their F/A-18 fighter jet was accidentally downed in a "friendly fire" incident over the Red Sea. One pilot sustained minor injuries, while the other was unharmed, according to CENTCOM
A new security force, composed of emergency battalion officers from Saladin's Police Command, has been deployed for 15 days under the Sixth Border Guard Command. The deployment aims to enhance security amid growing concerns about potential militant activity in the region
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as criminal gangs and looters hinder critical aid distribution in southern regions. Aid workers report growing lawlessness, with these groups operating unchecked, obstructing vital relief efforts amid already dire conditions for local residents
With bakeries and kitchens shuttered, residents in northern Gaza face severe food shortages, exacerbating the region's humanitarian crisis. The collapse of critical infrastructure, coupled with a lack of aid, threatens to push Gaza toward an imminent catastrophic famine
Sources close to government circles have revealed that Gulf nations are adamantly refusing to allow Israeli aircraft to traverse their airspace for any strikes against Iran, seeking to mitigate their risk of becoming embroiled in a wider conflict
According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO), these boats fired at the tanker, initiating a series of violent events that escalated the situation. Later in the day, the tanker was struck by three unidentified projectiles. These impacts ignited a fire on board and rendered the vessel powerless, leaving it adrift
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
Darwin Nunez is poised to leave Liverpool this summer after agreeing to a Saudi Pro League transfer. With limited opportunities under Arne Slot and Liverpool targeting new forwards, Al-Hilal and Al-Ahli have emerged as the leading contenders
A strike on the Palestine Red Crescent Society headquarters in Khan Younis killed a staff member and injured three others, according to PRCS. The attack highlights escalating risks to aid workers and worsening humanitarian conditions in the Gaza Strip
A hiker sustained moderate injuries while trekking in Salalah’s rugged mountains, prompting a swift rescue by Oman’s Civil Defence and Ambulance teams, highlighting safety risks during the slippery and unpredictable Khareef season trails