SpaceX Plans Pipeline to Fuel Starship

SpaceX (SPCX.O), opens new tab plans to begin next month building an eight‑mile (13-km) natural gas pipeline called “Starpipe” to its Texas launch facilities, according to county filings, as Elon ​Musk’s company seeks to ramp up launches of its next‑generation Starship rocket. Starpipe, which will end at SpaceX’s Texas company town of Starbase, is ‌expected to be […]

Philippines Leads Global Solar Boom

People in the Philippines are flocking to install solar power ​on rooftops and escape the burden of soaring electricity prices, making it the world’s biggest spender on solar panels since ‌the war in Iran started. Top power distributor Meralco has raised prices by 10% since the Middle East conflict began in late February. Now, a […]

Saudi bans travel to 3 African countries over Ebola

 Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, and halted the issuance of visas and entry for travellers arriving from the three countries as part of precautionary measures against the spread of the Ebola virus. The measures also apply to travellers arriving through third countries […]

UAE suspends new visas for 3 countries over Ebola

The UAE has announced a series of additional precautionary measures affecting travellers arriving from three African countries as part of efforts to strengthen national preparedness against potential Ebola virus outbreaks. The measures, jointly announced by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security […]

UN halts Hormuz ship escorts after attack

The U.N. International Maritime Organization paused its operation to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday after a vessel reported an attack, reigniting concerns about ‌whether a preliminary deal to end the Iran war will hold. The cargo ship said it was hit close to Oman by a projectile, British navy agency UKMTO said, hours […]

Aramco resumes Ras Tanura oil loading after 4 months

Saudi Aramco resumed oil loading on Friday at its Ras ​Tanura terminal in the Gulf ‌after a near four-month halt, shipping data from LSEG showed. Two Very Large Crude Carriers were ​seen loading crude at the ​terminal, while another waited nearby, the data ⁠showed. Each VLCC is capable of ​loading 2 million barrels of oil. […]

Ecuador stun Germany to reach knockouts

An increasingly desperate Ecuador stunned Germany 2-1 in their final Group E game on Thursday to drag their World Cup campaign out of the flames and qualify for a place in the last 32. Needing a win — or a miracle — to keep their ​hopes alive, the South Americans suffered the worst possible start when already-qualified Germany struck in the […]

Adidas narrows gap with Nike in World Cup sales

As the World Cup brand battle heats up, sportswear giant Adidas (ADSGn.DE), opens new tab appears to be getting a bigger boost than rival Nike, early data show. Both companies are investing heavily in the ​tournament, but Nike (NKE.N), opens new tab is relying on it for sales and visibility as it tries to right its ship amid years of steadily leaking market […]

52 Magnets, One Brave Little Boy, and a Life-Saving Team Effort at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah

What began as a seemingly harmless moment at home nearly turned into a life-threatening emergency for a five-year-old boy, until the timely intervention and exceptional care at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah changed the outcome. A month before his admission, the boy had been playing with magnetic construction toys when his mother noticed him putting one […]

Fakeeh University Hospital Wins Gold at the Global Medical Excellence Award 2026

Prestigious recognition highlights the hospital’s achievements in clinical excellence, innovation, governance, and patient-centered care Dubai, UAE – 11 June 2026 – Fakeeh University Hospital (FUH) has been awarded the Gold Award in the Hospitals Category at the Global Medical Excellence Award (GMEA), a prestigious recognition presented by the Dubai Quality Group (DQG) under the patronage […]