Author: Gulf News Week

A federal judge on Monday temporarily blocked federal health officials from cutting the number of vaccines recommended for every child, and said U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. likely violated federal procedures in revamping a key vaccine advisory committee.The decision halted an order by Kennedy — announced in January — to end broad recommendations for all children to be vaccinated against flu, rotavirus, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, some forms of meningitis and RSV. It also stopped a meeting of a Kennedy-appointed vaccine advisory committee, which was set to convene this week in Atlanta.The judge’s order, however, is not the…

Israel’s Defence Minister Katz has claimed that Iran’s top security official has been assassinated; Iran has not commented on the claim.Israel has claimed two high profile assassinations of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to Israel’s Defence Minister Katz, and the commander of the internal Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, neither of which Iran has commented on or confirmedIranian state media published a handwritten note by Larijani, it is not clear whether it is intended as proof of life. Larijani’s note published on his social media outlets commemorates the memory of Iranian sailors killed, whose funeral is expected…

General Civil Aviation Authority urges passengers to contact airlines as safety measures take effect following security assessment. DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates announced the temporary and full closure of its airspace in the early hours of Tuesday, citing rapidly evolving regional security developments. The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) confirmed the measure, describing it as an “exceptional precautionary step” designed to ensure the safety of flights and air crews while safeguarding national territory. In an official statement, the authority said the decision followed a comprehensive assessment of security and operational risks, conducted in full coordination with relevant national and international…

Interior Ministry seizes weapons, drones, and encrypted devices; plot aimed to ‘destabilize national security,’ authorities say. KUWAIT CITY – Kuwaiti authorities announced on Tuesday the dismantling of a terrorist cell with direct ties to Hezbollah, arresting 16 suspects accused of plotting to undermine the nation’s stability. In a statement, the Ministry of Interior confirmed that the group comprised 14 Kuwaiti citizens and two Lebanese nationals. The cell was allegedly organizing a plot to “target the sovereignty of the country, destabilize its stability, and spread chaos,” posing what officials described as a direct threat to national security and public order. Weapons Cache…

 From Emma Stone’s liquid Louis Vuitton to Priyanka Chopra Jonas’s architectural Dior, Hollywood’s biggest night was a masterclass in minimalist elegance. LOS ANGELES – If the 2026 Oscars red carpet was any indication, Pantone’s Colour of the Year isn’t just for mood boards anymore. Against the iconic scarlet backdrop and a sea of classic black tuxedos, a wave of luminous white took center stage, proving that minimalism can be the ultimate power move. In a year defined by Pantone’s ‘Cloud Dancer’—a shade described as calm and restorative—Hollywood’s A-listers turned the red carpet into a living gallery of texture, silhouette, and subtle…

Authorities confirm incident at major energy hub; civil defense crews contain blaze with no reported injuries. FUJAIRAH, UAE – A fire erupted at the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone on Tuesday following a drone attack, the emirate’s media office has confirmed. In an official statement, authorities reported that civil defense teams are currently working to bring the flames under control. The media office, citing official sources, emphasized that no injuries have been recorded as a result of the incident. The attack targeted one of the United Arab Emirates’ most strategic energy assets. Located on the Gulf of Oman, the Fujairah Oil Industry…

NEW YORK (news agencies) — Tom McGee began climbing stairs for exercise 20 years ago as part of an effort to stay off cigarettes. It hasn’t always been easy: His climbs in hotel stairwells sometimes draw the attention of security guards.“I’ve gotten kicked out of about every hotel in the city,” said McGee, a 69-year-old market researcher who lives near Chicago. Climbing stairs has become increasingly ingrained in exercise guidance, but many people who do it regularly say it can be challenging in an era where office tower managers commonly cut off access to stairwells.Here’s a look at stair climbing…

At least seven people in three states, including young children, have been sickened by E. coli food poisoning linked to cheddar cheese made from raw milk, federal health officials said Monday. California-based Raw Farm made the cheese that is the “likely source” of the outbreak, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, though no Raw Farm products have tested positive for E. coli during the outbreak period, the FDA noted.Illnesses were reported between September 2025 and mid-February, the agency said. Five cases were reported in California and one each in Florida and Texas. More than half of the illnesses…

Brazilian winger’s treble, alongside goals from Olmo and Cancelo, keeps leaders four points clear as Gavi makes emotional return from injury. BARCELONA: Raphinha delivered a stunning hat-trick as Barcelona cruised past Sevilla with a 5-2 victory on Sunday, restoring their four-point lead at the top of the La Liga standings. The result came as a direct response to Real Madrid’s win over Elche the previous day, with Hansi Flick’s side producing a dominant performance in front of 56,000 fans at the partially reopened Camp Nou. Dani Olmo and Joao Cancelo added to the scoreline, but the day belonged to Raphinha, who…

Strike on Nuseirat home kills family of three as violence persists despite ceasefire; Rafah crossing to reopen Wednesday for limited passenger traffic. CAIRO/GAZA CITY — At least 12 Palestinians, including a pregnant woman, her 10-year-old son, and eight police officers, were killed in Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Sunday, hospital officials reported, underscoring the fragility of the current ceasefire. The first strike hit a residential home in the densely populated Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza during the early morning hours. According to the Al-Aqsa Martyrs Hospital, four people were killed: a couple in their 30s, their 10-year-old son,…