July 1, 2025 11:24 pm

The Middle East will continue to play a major role in global motorsport in 2026. The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA) confirmed the calendar for next year’s top racing events during the World Motor Sport Council meeting in Macau on…

The United Arab Emirates has marked a significant step in space science by helping discover new exoplanets. The Al Khatim Astronomical Observatory, based in the Abu Dhabi desert, participated in observing and confirming planets outside our solar system. This achievement…

ENOC Group and DP World have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen emergency and fire response capabilities across Dubai’s key energy and logistics infrastructure. The agreement was signed at ENOC’s headquarters by the leaders of both companies. This partnership…

Abu Dhabi Finance Hub Grows as Global Firms Expand

Abu Dhabi’s financial center is growing quickly as more companies set up to access the emirate’s wealth funds and Middle East markets. The official in charge of developing the hub said this growth will continue at a fast pace. Abu Dhabi holds 90 percent of the UAE’s oil reserves and…

The National Rugby League (NRL) has officially started its campaign to be included in the 2032 Olympic Games in Brisbane. Talks are underway between NRL officials and the Brisbane 2032 Organising Committee to make this dream a reality. The sport’s…

A deadly Russian drone strike hit a residential area in the city of Pryluky, central Ukraine, overnight Thursday. Five people were killed, including three members of the same family. The victims included a grandmother, her daughter, and a one-year-old baby.…

Israel has recovered the bodies of two citizens who were taken as hostages during the Hamas-led attack on October 7, 2023. The victims were identified as Judith Weinstein, aged 70, and Gad Haggai, aged 72. The Israeli military and the…

Hina Khan Weds Rocky Jaiswal After 13 Years Together

Hina Khan and Rocky Jaiswal have officially tied the knot in an intimate civil ceremony, marking the end of a 13-year-long relationship with a quiet and heartfelt wedding. The couple chose to avoid the usual grandeur seen in celebrity weddings,…

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Trump Probes Ex-DHS Official Miles Taylor's Criticism

Miles Taylor, a former chief of staff at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, is asking independent watchdogs to investigate a new memo signed by Donald Trump. On April 9, Trump ordered federal agencies to look into Taylor’s service and…

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French Cognac Industry Seeks China Tariff Rollback

French cognac producers are hopeful after recent diplomatic discussions between France and China signaled a possible rollback of tariffs that have hit their industry hard. The tariffs were introduced by China in 2019 as part of a wider trade dispute…

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US Ban on Chinese Labs May Boost Electronics Prices

The United States has recently banned several Chinese labs from testing electronics that are sold in the US. These labs were labeled as security risks by the US Federal Communications Commission. The move is part of Washington’s effort to reduce…

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Pope Leo Urges Gaza Ceasefire, Respect for Humanitarian Law

Pope Leo appealed on Wednesday for a ceasefire in Gaza, urging both Israel and Hamas militants to fully respect international humanitarian law. He spoke during his weekly general audience at St. Peter’s Square in Vatican City. The new pontiff emphasized…

Nvidia to Close Big Tech Earnings with Key AI Chip Report

Nvidia Corp., the world’s top chipmaker, will release its first-quarter earnings report on Wednesday after the market closes. This report marks the last major earnings update in the current season for big technology companies. Since April, Nvidia shares have risen…

UAE Chess Star Rouda Essa, 15, Eyes Grandmaster

Rouda Essa Alserkal, a 15-year-old chess player from the UAE, is gaining international attention. She became the first Emirati woman grandmaster after winning the Arab Women’s Championship in Sharjah late last year. Rouda is currently competing in the Norway Chess…

Italy urges Israel to stop Gaza offensive, respect law

Italy has called for an immediate end to Israel’s military offensive in the Gaza Strip. Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani addressed parliament, saying the ongoing assault has become unacceptable. He warned against any forced displacement of Palestinians from Gaza. The…

Gaza Conflict: Uncertain Ceasefire and Rising Humanitarian Crisis

Hopes for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza rose last week after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu promised progress regarding Israeli hostages held in Gaza. Netanyahu said families could expect good news, but details on a ceasefire remain unclear amid ongoing…

Almaty, Astana Beat Moscow in 2025 Global Cities Index

Almaty and Astana have surpassed Moscow in the 2025 Global Cities Index by Oxford Economics. This ranking evaluates the world’s largest cities based on factors like economy, human capital, environment, governance, and quality of life. New York remains the top-ranked…

RDA Sends Rs1.94B Scam Case to NAB, FIA, ACE

The Rawalpindi Development Authority (RDA) has officially referred a Rs1.94 billion financial irregularity case to Pakistan’s National Accountability Bureau (NAB), Federal Investigation Agency (FIA), and Anti-Corruption Establishment (ACE). The referral aims to ensure a full investigation and recovery of the…

China Cargo Opens Direct Air Route Liège–Hefei

China Cargo Airlines has started a new direct cargo route linking Liège Airport in Belgium with Hefei Xinqiao International Airport in China. The service officially began on May 23, 2025. Flights will operate three times a week using a Boeing…

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Markets Rise on Hopes of Trump-Xi Trade Talks

Most markets rose on Tuesday as investors focused on the possibility of a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping. This potential talk could ease tensions…

EU Parliament Chief Warns of Gaza Catastrophe

European Parliament President Roberta Metsola has called for urgent humanitarian access to Gaza. She described the conditions there as catastrophic and urged for immediate action to stop the violence and provide aid to those suffering. Metsola stressed the need for a permanent ceasefire and…