US-Iran ceasefire agreement to be public soon

 Details began to emerge on Tuesday of the U.S. and Iran’s interim agreement to end the war in the Middle East, with U.S. President Donald Trump saying it will rule out a nuclear weapon for Tehran and a U.S. official ​saying it allows Iran to sell oil upon signing. The memorandum of understanding signed this week, though yet […]

UAE President meets EU leaders

Évian-les-Bains: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met with António Costa, President of the European Council, and Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, on the sidelines of the G7 Summit being hosted by France in Évian-les-Bains. The meeting discussed cooperation between the UAE and the European Union and ways to […]

Messi makes World Cup history with Algeria stunner

Lionel Messi has spent years rewriting football’s record books and he added another remarkable chapter against Algeria. He has opened Argentina’s World Cup campaign scoring a banger. In what was his 200th senior appearance for Argentina, Messi became the first player in history to feature in six different FIFA World Cups. The 39 year old […]

Barakah attack condemned, global nuclear safety

A wide international coalition, including the UAE, EU and dozens of countries such as the US, UK, France, Saudi Arabia and Japan, has issued a joint statement condemning a drone attack near the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the UAE. The May 17, 2026 strike, attributed to armed factions in Iraq, targeted electrical infrastructure outside […]

Trump to discuss Iran, Ukraine with G7 leaders at summit

What’s on the agenda? The leaders are expected to discuss wars in Ukraine and Iran, global economic imbalances that threaten financial stability, and the irrepressible rise of AI. The other G7 leaders will want Trump to reveal details of the U.S.-Iran accord and in particular how quickly the vital Strait of Hormuz can be reopened to shipping traffic. European members […]

Iranian Americans divided as Iran open World Cup campaign

 Iran kicked off their World Cup in Los ​Angeles on Monday, drawing 2-2 with New Zealand in front of a crowd that consisted of both fans cheering them ‌on and Iranian Americans waving symbols of protest against the Tehran government. The run-up to the match had been one of extraordinary drama off the pitch, with the team playing […]

Tunisia replace Lamouchi with Renard after Sweden loss

Tunisia have moved swiftly to sack coach Sabri Lamouchi following ​a woeful start to their ‌World Cup campaign and have reached an agreement to replace him with ​fellow Frenchman Herve Renard, ​Tunis Afrique Presse reported on Tuesday. Tunisia ⁠suffered a 5-1 defeat by Sweden, opens new tab ​in their first Group F ​fixture in Monterrey on Sunday. […]

Oil prices plunge on US-Iran de-escalation, peace framework

Global oil benchmarks tumbled across the board on Monday evening and into Tuesday morning (June 16), as markets are treating the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as positive news. Crude oil rates prices are falling from their crisis highs as traders anticipate a gradual recovery in Gulf exports, with WTI crude sliding to $80.75 (-4.9%) and […]

UAE’s most dangerous cyber threat

Credential phishing remains one of the most effective techniques in the cybercriminal toolkit, serving as the launchpad for everything from account takeovers and financial fraud to ransomware and corporate espionage. In the UAE, identity-based cybercrime has experienced a significant rise over the past year. According to data from the UAE Cybersecurity Council, more than 75 per […]

Which countries are banning social media for Kids?

 The United Kingdom became the latest country to ban social media for children, under-16s will be barred from platforms including TikTok, Instagram, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, and X. The UK follows Australia which became the world’s first country to pass a social media ban for children. Since then, a wave of countries have either passed legislation or […]