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EconomySevere Global Refining Shortage Threatens to Keep Fuel Prices High Until 2027
A severe global shortage of refining capacity is expected to keep petrol, diesel, and jet fuel prices high well into 2027, despite potential surges in crude supply.
EconomyGlobal Hunger Crisis Deepens as Funding Shortfalls Threaten Vital Food Aid Worldwide
Global hunger is reaching critical levels as funding shortfalls force the World Food Programme to cut vital food aid across Palestine and several other nations facing conflict and climate shocks.
PoliticsNetherlands Pushes for UN Peacekeepers to Remain in Southern Lebanon Beyond December Deadline
The Netherlands is urging the international community to extend the UN peacekeeping mandate in southern Lebanon past December 31, citing critical stability concerns.
Breaking NewsUN Warns Global Temperatures Will Breach Critical 1.5°C Warming Limit Within Years
The UN warns that global temperatures are set to breach the critical 1.5°C warming limit within years due to insufficient emissions reductions, increasing extreme weather risks.
TechnologyWhy Iran's Cyber Warfare Strategy Has Become a 'Perfect Weapon' Against the US
Technology experts warn that Iran's increasing cyber attacks on US critical infrastructure serve as an asymmetric and effective geopolitical weapon.
PoliticsUS President Donald Trump Suggests Renaming Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait'
US President Donald Trump has proposed renaming the Strait of Hormuz to 'Trump Strait' after claiming the waterway is under US control, sparking debate over geographical name changes.
TechnologyUAE Announces Nationwide AI Curriculum and Major Government Transformation
The UAE Cabinet has approved a nationwide AI curriculum for all schools and launched major digital transformation projects, including the Agentic AI initiative and the Cabinet AI Advisor system.
MiscellaneousAhmed bin Zayed Foundation Pledges Dh3 Million to Aid Gazan Amputees Under UAE Relief Initiative
The Ahmed bin Zayed Foundation has donated Dh3 million to the UAE's Step of Hope programme, expanding vital medical and prosthetic support for amputees in Gaza.
CultureSheikha Fatima Unveils National Charter to Honor and Empower Emirati Women on Emirati Women's Day
The Family Development Foundation launched the Following in the Footsteps of the Mother of the Nation charter under the directives of Sheikha Fatima, establishing eight guiding commitments for Emirati women on Emirati Women's Day.
PoliticsEgypt and China Forge Strategic Alliance on Nile Waters, Gaza, and Taiwan During Xi Jinping's Cairo Visit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Cairo to sign major economic and diplomatic agreements while aligning stances on regional issues including the Nile waters, Gaza, and Taiwan.
Breaking NewsUSS Abraham Lincoln Arrives in Thailand for Rest After Record-Breaking Middle East Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Thailand for a five-day port visit following a record-breaking 286-day deployment in the Middle East that raised concerns over shipboard conditions.
Breaking NewsUSS Abraham Lincoln Reaches Thailand Port Following Record-Breaking Middle East Deployment
The USS Abraham Lincoln arrived in Thailand for a five-day port visit following a record-breaking 286-day deployment in the Middle East that faced scrutiny over deteriorating living conditions on board.
PoliticsInside China's Military Showcase in Egypt as President Xi Jinping Pushes for Defense Deals
During President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt, Chinese military aircraft and hardware are on display in joint exercises, showcasing Beijing's push to become Cairo's primary defense supplier.
PoliticsBenjamin Netanyahu Vows No Gaza Withdrawal Following Daring Commando Raid
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed that Israel will not withdraw from occupied areas in Gaza following a daring commando raid that resulted in the capture of a Hamas security official.
PoliticsHow Brics and the SCO Are Shaping a New Vision for Global Power
As the traditional international order fades, organisations like Brics and the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation are offering an alternative vision for global power based on consensus and cooperation.
EconomyAnalyst Warnings: Why New Pipelines Won't Make the Strait of Hormuz Obsolete
Analysts warn that despite multi-billion-dollar pipeline projects by Gulf nations, the Strait of Hormuz will remain a critical global trade route for energy and shipping.
EconomyUber Eliminates 3,300 Jobs in Major Management Restructuring
Uber Technologies is laying off about 3,300 employees, or 10 per cent of its global staff, in a sweeping restructuring effort to simplify management and redirect funds toward growth and autonomous vehicle initiatives.
CultureTupac Shakur’s Close Friend Mutah Beale Expresses Shock Over Landmark Murder Verdict
Former Outlawz rapper and close friend Mutah Beale expresses surprise over the guilty verdict in the 1996 murder of Tupac Shakur, while reflecting on his faith and life in Saudi Arabia.
PoliticsPrime Minister Andy Burnham Faces Tough Questions Over UK Defence Funding at First PMQs
Prime Minister Andy Burnham faced his first Prime Minister's Questions, where he was challenged over how to fund a major increase in UK defence spending amidst rising security threats.
PoliticsTracing the Israeli Army's Gradual Expansion Beyond the 'Security Zone' in South Lebanon
Israeli forces have progressively expanded their operations beyond the established security zone in southern Lebanon, crossing into multiple villages and displacing residents despite an existing ceasefire with Hezbollah.
TechnologyDubai Teenager Launches Community Carpool Website to Tackle School Traffic and Ease Brother's Commute
A 17-year-old Dubai student has developed a successful community carpooling website to help cut school traffic and ease his brother's daily commute.
Breaking NewsDubai Police Honour Saudi Citizen for Heroic Rescue in Dubai Creek
A Saudi citizen has been honoured by Dubai Police for his bravery in saving a man from drowning in Dubai Creek.
Breaking NewsPistol Found in French Alps Lake May Unlock 2012 Al Hilli Family Murder Mystery
French investigators are analyzing a pistol found in Lake Annecy, hoping it will provide a crucial breakthrough in the unsolved 2012 murders of the Al Hilli family and a French cyclist in the Alps.
CultureSaint Levant Postpones North American Tour to 2027 Due to US Visa Delays
Palestinian-Algerian artist Saint Levant has pushed his North American tour back to spring 2027 after encountering unexpected US visa delays and background checks.