WASHINGTON: US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has delivered a blunt message to allied nations, saying they must now choose between the United States and Iran.In a media interview, Bessent said the time has come for the world to decide whose side it wants to be on. He argued that if allies want to see the…
Scientists worldwide have raised alarm over the growing risk of a potentially exceptionally strong “Super El Niño” developing in the Pacific Ocean, a scenario that could make 2027 the warmest year on record and amplify hazards such as heatwaves, droughts, floods, wildfires, crop failures and food insecurity. Forecasts from agencies including the UK Met Office,…
Abu Dhabi — The UAE’s official Cybersecurity Council warned that one in every 50 children in the country has been targeted by digital identity theft, urging students to review their online habits and security settings ahead of the new school year. The council said the start of term is an opportunity for students to strengthen…
A fresh wave of US tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods came into effect on Saturday after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks. Announcing the suspension of negotiations shortly before the Friday night deadline, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods “dollar for dollar”. Carney said…
President Donald Trump has been lashing out at reporters, often female journalists, when confronted with questions he does not like to answer. The BBC’s Tom Bateman takes a look at what triggers these public insults, and what are the questions the president doesn’t want to be asked.
Five people are missing and eight others injured after a restaurant with apartments was “completely destroyed” by fire in the Swiss town of Thusis, police have said. Initial investigations indicate the blaze broke out on the second floor and the cause was still being investigated, according to the Graubünden cantonal police. The force said it…
LONDON: Young speaker Yamuna Hassan won the “Best Proposition Speaker” award at an Oxford University debate, addressing a key challenge of the AI era. Following her win, the Lord Mayor of Oxford personally presented her with the award amid enthusiastic applause from the audience.Hassan argued against the growing trend of outsourcing genuine creative work to…
WASHINGTON: The US Treasury Department has announced fresh sanctions targeting what it described as Iran’s “shadow banking” network — a system it says facilitates the transfer and repatriation of funds generated from oil and other exports.According to the Treasury, the new sanctions target front companies linked to Iranian banks, exchange houses, and financial facilitators involved…
On NewsNation’s “On Balance,” Bill O’Reilly said President Donald Trump will not allow Iran to appear “defeated” because Trump’s political legacy is now tied to the conflict and he views matters in terms of winners and losers. O’Reilly suggested the U.S. has tougher options toward Iran but said he was not privy to operational details,…
To stay calm in the queue Lyubov is stroking her pet dog Agatha. How does Lyubov view the fuel crisis? “Everyone says there is a difficult situation in the country,” Lyubov tells me. “Everyone connects this to that situation.” Before Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022 there were no drone attacks on Russian oil…
