GAZA: Despite the ceasefire, Israeli airstrikes in Gaza have continued unabated. The latest strikes killed at least 10 Palestinians and wounded 15 others.According to media reports, the Israeli military said the strikes targeted Hamas commanders and members who were allegedly planning operations against Israeli troops stationed in Gaza. Palestinian sources confirmed one person was killed…
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…
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,…
The grandmother of Hind Rajab on Wednesday rejected an Israeli military investigation into her granddaughter’s killing in Gaza in January 2024, saying the family does not trust local probes and is demanding an independent international inquiry, Anadolu News Agency reported.The Israeli military had acknowledged it fired on Rajab’s vehicle in January 2024 and later announced…
U.S. President Donald Trump said he will meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un this year. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump was asked whether he expected a meeting toward the end of the year; he replied, “Yes, I will meet with him.”Trump also claimed that North Korea possesses 57 “very powerful” nuclear…
The United States has set up a secret maritime corridor to keep oil flowing to international markets via routes connected to the Strait of Hormuz, with a U.S.-led operation reportedly escorting 15 to 20 oil tankers each night through the passage. Axios reported the operation, citing two U.S. officials familiar with the effort.According to the…
