Arab-Islamic bloc condemns Iran strikes on Gulf states 

 Arab and Islamic foreign ministers issued a unified condemnation of Iran’s missile and drone attacks across the Gulf on Thursday, warning that the strikes on civilian infrastructure “cannot be justified under any circumstances” and urging Tehran to immediately halt its escalation. Meeting in Riyadh amid intensifying regional tensions, ministers from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Egypt, Jordan, […]

US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 21: UAE intercepts threats

The UAE has issued an urgent missile threat alert, urging residents to seek shelter as air defences successfully intercept incoming attacks. As Israel launches major strikes on Tehran, regional tensions escalate, with global powers condemning attacks on infrastructure and authorities warning against rumours and misinformation. Follow our live coverage for the latest updates on this […]

Dune Part 3 teaser shot in Abu Dhabi’s Liwa Desert once again

The first teaser trailer for Dune: Part Three has finally landed, and if you are a fan of the franchise, it is very much worth a watch. Director Denis Villeneuve’s concluding chapter in the trilogy is shaping up to be everything fans have been waiting for, and the opening shots alone are enough to send the excitement […]

Why Senegal were stripped of AFCON title after two months

After two months of Senegal winning AFCON and celebrating it in the streets with their people, there is now a shocking twist. CAF has decided to take the trophy away from Senegal and hand it to Morocco. Goodness me. Yes, you read that right. The Confederation of African Football confirmed that the decision came after […]

FIFA appears to decline Iran’s request to move World Cup fixtures

FIFA have appeared to snub Iran’s request to move their 2026 World Cup fixtures from the United States to Mexico. Iran’s football federation said that it is holding talks with FIFA about relocating the team’s World Cup matches. It comes following US and Israeli strikes on Iran, which has responded with attacks on Israel and […]

US‑Israel war on Iran, Day 19: Iran vows revenge for Ali Larijani’s death

Tensions across the Gulf escalate as Iran confirms the killing of senior figure Ali Larijani and missile exchanges intensify. UAE air defences intercept ongoing threats while authorities lift emergency alerts. Regional leaders condemn attacks, report casualties, and reinforce security, as diplomatic warnings, flight disruptions, and military responses continue to unfold. Follow our live coverage for […]

Traffic starts trickling through Strait of Hormuz

Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has stoked fears of the gravest disruption to global oil supply in history, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its third week. The blockade has squeezed shipping traffic to a trickle, with just 21 tankers transiting the route since the war began on Feb. 28, according […]

How countries are coping with the Iran war energy shock

Countries around the world have scrambled to cope with the fallout of the energy shock from the Iran war, imposing measures from fuel export bans, loosening refining standards, and even getting workers to climb stairs instead of taking elevators. This comes as the Iran war stretches into its third week, and despite U.S. President Donald Trump […]

Iran war risks ‘catastrophic’ oil market impact: Aramco CEO

The Iran war threatens “catastrophic consequences” for the global oil market, the CEO of Saudi oil giant Aramco has warned. Amin Nasser told an earnings call on Tuesday that the war had caused “a severe chain reaction” and “a drastic domino effect” beyond shipping, “on aviation, agriculture, automotive, and other industries.” “There will be catastrophic […]

Eli Lilly unveils multi-dose Zepbound pen

Eli Lilly on Monday launched a new form of its blockbuster obesity drug, Zepbound, that offers a month’s worth of doses in a single pen. Cash-paying patients can get the multi-dose device, called KwikPen, on the company’s direct-to-consumer website, LillyDirect. Prices start at $299 per month for the lowest dose level.  The pen could serve as […]