Iranian drones struck Kuwait’s key oil facility at Mina al-Ahmadi refinery on Friday, triggering fires at the site, Kuwait’s state-run Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said, adding that no injuries were reported.The company said firefighters were working to control the blazes following the attack, which marks another escalation in strikes on critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf … Read more
UAE to see light rain, strong winds and rough seas next week as NCM warns of changing weather conditions / Image: file The UAE is set to see a noticeable shift in weather conditions next week, with forecasts pointing to light rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions, according to the National Center of Meteorology … Read more
No church masses until further notice in Dubai amid security concerns during holy week / Image: file Dubai’s Catholic churches suspended all masses and parish activities effective Friday, April 3, 2026, following official safety directives issued amid heightened regional tensions. The decision, confirmed by multiple parishes, comes during Holy Week, the most significant period in … Read more
Iran has said it is drafting a proposal with Oman to “monitor” the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions in the region continue to escalate and concerns grow over maritime security.Iranian diplomat Kazem Gharibabadi, quoted by state-run IRNA, said the proposal is “intended to facilitate and ensure safe passage and provide better services to ships passing … Read more
Artemis II was launched on Thursday. In a major leap for human spaceflight, Nasa’s Artemis II mission successfully executed a critical engine burn late Thursday, sending its crew out of Earth’s orbit and onto a path toward the moon.The trans-lunar injection took place about 25 hours after liftoff, placing three American astronauts and one Canadian … Read more
US President Donald Trump (AP photo) “They’ll do what I tell them,” US President Donald Trump declared, projecting authority as the Iran war rages on. In a bold show of confidence, Trump’s remarks suggested that America’s key ally, Israel would ultimately take its cue from him, asserting that the Tel Aviv power centre led by … Read more
Oil prices rose sharply on Friday as tensions in the Middle East intensified, with the US launching more strikes on Iran, fueling concerns over the energy supply flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, climbed 7.8% to $109.03 per barrel after soaring beyond the $111 per barrel mark. At the same … Read more
Hidden away on the northeastern coast of South America is a country so green and lush that it seems like something out of a fantasy world. Suriname, a country often forgotten on the world stage, is literally overrun by the forces of nature. While other countries are struggling to maintain their natural environments, Suriname is … Read more
US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has asked army chief of staff general Randy George to step down and take immediate retirement, reports CBS News.Hegseth reportedly wants someone in the role who will fully implement the vision he and President Trump have for the army. A senior defence department official told CBS News, “We are grateful … Read more
Federal agents have arrested a married couple accused of fraudulently billing Medicare for $7.45 million while running a hospice where an unusually high number of patients were reported to survive in California. The FBI executed an early‑morning raid on the home of doctor Gladwin Gill and psychologist Amelou Gill, who jointly operated 626 Hospice, also … Read more