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Watch: Explosions on Iran’s Qeshm islandThe US military says it has completed a “heavy wave” of strikes against Iran in retaliation for Tuesday’s attempted ballistic missile attacks on American forces.Centcom said it hit “dozens” of Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) targets in response to Iran’s firing on US bases in Jordan and at ships in the Strait of Hormuz.Iranian state media said the latest strikes had killed three people, including a two-year-old child, on Qeshm island, while other locations were also hit in the south and west of the country.The latest hostilities come on a week that has seen the…
X/ Volodymyr ZelenskyFive members if the Voronov family were killed, Zelensky said, with others missing Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has branded a Russian missile attack that killed five members of the same family a “horrific crime”. Zelensky shared a picture of the Voronov family on social media, writing that parents Artem and Olena and three of their children – Mark, Azariah Ilay, and Emilia – had all been killed after a missile decimated their home.Their other children – Zakhar, Dominika, Viorika, Federica, and a grandson Artem – are also still missing after Russia launched more than 70 missiles and over…
The Sharjah Business Women Council has partnered with Packman Portal to provide 1,000 free e-commerce stores, training and technical support to women-owned businesses across the emirateThe Sharjah Business Women Council (SBWC) has unveiled a Dh3.6 million initiative that will provide 1,000 women-owned businesses with free e-commerce stores as part of an effort to strengthen their digital presence and expand access to new markets.The year-long programme, launched in partnership with Packman Portal LLC, will give eligible SBWC members fully integrated online stores valued at Dh3,600 each. The package includes a dedicated website, payment gateway, product management system, administrative dashboard, training and…
Dubai Financial Market attracted 42,864 new investors in the first half of 2026 as trading value climbed to Dh119.5 billion, driven by strong institutional and foreign participationDubai’s capital market saw a sharp increase in trading activity during the first half of 2026, with the total value of shares traded on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM) rising 40.4 per cent year-on-year to Dh119.5 billion as investor participation strengthened despite a slight decline in overall market capitalisation.According to DFM’s half-year financial results, average daily traded value increased 45.1 per cent to Dh1.004 billion, while average daily trades rose 35.4 per cent to…
SOCIAL MEDIA/via REUTERSVideos posted on social media showed tugboats hosing down the ships with waterEgypt’s cabinet has confirmed that a drone attack caused the fire that broke out on Wednesday on two ships at the Mediterranean port of Damietta, a key liquified natural gas (LNG) hub.”No party has claimed responsibility,” a statement said, adding that authorities were continuing to investigate the incident and “take the necessary measures to preserve Egypt’s interests and national security”.The drone reportedly hit a US-owned floating storage and regasification vessel, Energos Winter, sparking a blaze that spread to a Greek-owned LNG tanker, GasLog Salem.Verified videos posted…
Getty ImagesGeorge and Amal Clooney have left their home in the south of France amid wildfires ravaging the region.Actor Clooney, his human rights lawyer wife and their two children left their Brignoles property earlier this week.He told the city’s mayor Didier Brémond in a letter: “We have no idea whether our beautiful home makes it through this terrible moment”.Clooney added he and his wife were committed to help repairing their village after the fires “whatever happens”. The family bought their Brignoles home in 2021 and were all awarded French citizenship in December 2025.The letter, which was shared with the BBC,…
Residents in areas affected by cloud formation are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts, as conditions may change during the dayThe UAE is expected to see fair to partly cloudy conditions on Friday, July 31, with a chance of rainfall in some areas as convective clouds develop by the afternoon, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said in their latest weather bulletin.According to the forecast, convective cloud formation is likely over eastern and southern parts of the country, which may be accompanied by rainfall.On Friday, the highest temperature in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah will be 46°C.…
Watch: Giant iceberg turns over near Greenland’s coastVideo captured by a passerby showed the moment the iceberg collapsed creating a big wave. 44 mins agoEurope
EPA/ShutterstockResidents and tourists have been evacuated from several villages in CreteThousands of people have been evacuated on the Greek island of Crete as wildfires fanned by strong winds menace tourist resorts and villages.Around 8,000 people were evacuated overnight in Rethymno, where gusts have reached 125km per hour.The evacuations came after two firefighters died on the island on Wednesday after getting trapped near Krya Vrysi, and a third died near the Peloponnese port town of Gytheio.Greece is among many European countries facing devastating fires and droughts as the continent experiences extreme high temperatures. Three Greek firefighters die as wildfires threaten parts…
The Dubai-based carrier is offering students between the ages of 16 and 31 an exclusive discount and extra benefitsEmirates, one of the world’s leading airlines is offering a discount on airfares for some travellers. The Dubai-based carrier is offering students between the ages of 16 and 31 an exclusive discount and extra benefits. Travellers that book their flights by March 31, 2027, using the promotional code ‘STUDENT’ will be able to access this benefit. Those availing this offer will have to present a valid student ID or school acceptance letter at check‑in.Students can get discounts of up to 10 per…