Fire in Fujairah caused by drone debris after air defence

 Authorities in the Emirate of Fujairah reported that a fire broke out after debris fell following the interception of an unmanned aerial vehicle by air defence systems, confirming that no injuries were recorded. According to a statement by Fujairah Media Office, Civil Defence teams responded immediately to the incident and worked to contain the fire […]

10 films vie for best picture at the 98th Oscars

 It’s Oscars time, and 10 films are in the running for best picture – Hollywood’s most prestigious prize. Pundits predict either “Sinners” or “One Battle After Another” will triumph, but could the likes of “Hamnet” or “The Secret Agent” spring a surprise? Here are the 10 nominees for best picture at the 98th Academy Awards […]

UAE downs 9 ballistic missiles, 33 drones on March 14

The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted nine ballistic missiles and 33 drones on 14 March 2026, which authorities said were launched from Iran, according to a statement from the Ministry of Defence. The ministry said that since the start of the Iranian attacks, the country’s air defences have dealt with a total of 294 ballistic […]

Jennifer Lopez ‘happy’ and ‘free’ after Ben Affleck divorce

Jennifer Lopez finally feels “free” — nearly two years after her split from Ben Affleck. The singer opened up about how she is doing in the wake of her and the actor’s August 2024 divorce in a preview of her upcoming “Nightline” interview. “I’m in my happy era,” Lopez, 56, gushed in a teaser clip, […]

Dubai gold dips again as global pressures cool recent rally

Gold prices in Dubai eased on Thursday morning, giving shoppers a small breather after several sessions of elevated prices earlier this month. The 24-karat rate stood at Dh619.75 per gram at around 9.30 am on Thursday, down from Dh623.75 recorded a day earlier. The 22-karat price dropped to Dh574, down from Dh577.50 on Wednesday.  The decline […]

A global food price shock looms as Middle East war rages on

The Middle East conflict has disrupted trade through the Strait of Hormuz and its impact could ripple far beyond the energy markets, risking a spike in global food prices. The strait is not only a key artery for oil and gas shipments but also for fertilizers critical to global agriculture. Analysts told CNBC disruptions could […]

Food prices could rise as Iran conflict disrupts fertilizer supply chain

The war in Iran could raise global food prices as the conflict disrupts fertilizer shipments through one of the world’s most critical trade routes. While energy markets have focused on oil supply risks, analysts say threats to fertilizer supply chains through the Strait of Hormuz may also bring long-term economic issues through food inflation. “Beyond […]

US-Israel war on Iran Day 13: Trump pledges to end war

Dubai Civil Defence contained a minor fire at a Dubai Creek Harbour building after a drone fell nearby, with no injuries reported. UAE authorities later issued an all-clear as air defences responded to regional missile and drone threats. Elsewhere, tanker attacks near Iraq killed one crew member, while Saudi Arabia and Bahrain intercepted drones and […]

Weight-loss jab could be made for $3 a month, study finds

Weight-loss jabs such as Wegovy could be made for just $3 a month, according to new analysis, potentially making the treatment available to millions in poorer countries as patents expire. More than a billion people live with obesity worldwide, with rates rising fast in lower-income nations as they shift to westernised diets and more sedentary lifestyles. The World Health […]

Why Iran’s Kharg Oil Hub Is Untouched

Kharg Island – through which 90% of Iran’s oil exports flow – is arguably the country’s most sensitive economic target but the export terminal has so far remained untouched throughout the US-Israel bombing campaign. Experts say bombing or capturing the site with US forces would be likely to cause a sustained increase to already surging […]