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Hours earlier, Trump had said new strikes by Israel and Iran would not affect his administration’s peace talks with Tehran, adding that Netanyahu ‘doesn’t call the shots'[Editor’s Note: Follow the media live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Israel said on Monday it hit a petrochemical plant in Iran’s southwest, along with strikes elsewhere on military targets, after US President Donald Trump reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to refrain from further attacks.In the first hit on an energy site inside Iran since the April 8 ceasefire, Israel said it struck targets at…
The Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) has launched an inquiry into the incident. The ground equipment involved was owned by Air India Engineering and IndiGo Strong winds and rain in Delhi on Sunday evening disrupted airport operations, and three Air India aircraft parked at Indira Gandhi International Airport’s Terminal 2 sustained damage after ground support equipment was dragged by the wind and collided with the planes. Airport officials told the media that, due to strong winds, equipment including a step ladder was dragged from its position and struck the aircraft. The damage was minor, and two of the…
Initiative focuses on businesses that go beyond profits by creating healthier work environments, investing in talent, and adopting forward-thinking employment practicesCompanies creating exceptional workplaces and employees making a lasting impact on the UAE’s labour market could soon be rewarded financially, including ministry fee discounts and cash prizes of up to Dh100,000.The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) has unveiled the Emirates Labour Market Award, a nationwide initiative aimed at recognising the private sector, encouraging innovation, and raising standards across workplaces across the UAE.Under the programme, winning companies will benefit from reduced ministry service fees and enhanced recognition, while outstanding…
The programme, launched in July 2025, has driven residential property transactions surpassing Dh5 billionMore than 3,200 people have purchased homes for the first time in Dubai in the past one year, thanks to the First-Time Home Buyer Programme launched by the Dubai Land Department (DLD), in collaboration with the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET).The programme, launched in July 2025, has driven residential property transactions surpassing Dh5 billion, underscoring its significant impact on Dubai’s real estate market and its role in broadening homeownership access across the city.The initiative was designed to lower barriers for first-time buyers navigating one of…
Rare footage captured of Great White shark in Mediterranean SeaA volunteer diver has described shaking as he filmed his encounter with an endangered Great White shark between Tunisia and Sicily.1 hr agoScience & Environment
BBCWomen are at risk of “exploitation by predatory donors”, the UK’s fertility regulator warnsWomen desperate to become parents are being harassed for sex and offered cheap, illegal sperm samples online.Some of those unable to access fertility treatment are seeking out options on social media sites, which is driving a growing unregulated market – with some even turning to “Tinder for sperm” websites.A BBC Wales investigation paid £100 for a next-day delivery sample from a man who advertised his “baby batter” online and sent it in a box with a frozen carton of tomato passata.The UK’s regulator for fertility warned women…
The Islamic, or Hijri, calendar is based on lunar months, and the New Year begins on the first day of Muharram, the calendar’s first monthGovernment employees in Dubai will get paid leave on Monday, June 15, 2026, to mark the Islamic New Year (Hijri 1448 AH), authorities have announced.The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) confirmed that all government entities, departments, and institutions will observe the holiday, with official working hours resuming on Tuesday, June 16. As the holiday falls on a Monday, employees who get a Saturday-Sunday weekend will enjoy a three-day break.However, facilities that operate on a shift…
Getty ImagesThere was a significant police presence at the station after the incidentFive people have been injured in a stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station, officials say. One person suffered a serious injury, two had moderate injuries, and the rest suffered minor injuries from the stabbing, the Fire Department of New York said in a statement shared with US media. The New York Police Department apprehended the suspect after a manhunt following the attack, which took place around 19:00 EST (0:00 BST). The stabbing comes as the city is heightening security measures before US President Donald Trump visits on…
LIVEXi Jinping lands in North Korea to meet Kim Jong Un in rare visitThe Chinese leader is making his first official visit since 2019, as Beijing attempts to reassert sway over Pyongyang.
Getty ImagesXi and Kim last met in September in Beijing at a military paradeFor Chinese leader Xi Jinping, North Korea is the neighbour China can neither control nor afford to lose.The two sides often describe their relationship as one “forged in blood”, a reference to the Korean War.Yet in recent years, mistrust has strained ties. And now Beijing is trying to reassert sway over a strategically vital yet deeply unpredictable partner.China wants stability on its border and influence in Pyongyang, but without being dragged into crises triggered by North Korea’s nuclear ambitions. Seoul believes he may try to position China…