UAE’s 10-minute paper test can be quickly modified to detect COVID-19, malaria, dengue, chickenpox, and more/ Photo : Abu Dhabi Media Office A breakthrough in infectious disease testing is set to revolutionize the way healthcare is approached in low-resource and remote settings. A team of scientists at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has unveiled […]
The No Kings protests are being coordinated by a wide coalition of progressive groups Cities large and small across the United States braced for mass protests Saturday as the “No Kings” Day of Defiance unfolded in response to President Donald Trump’s policies and a $45 million military parade in Washington, DC, marking the Army’s 250th […]
King Charles III and other members of the royal family wore black armbands and observed a minute’s silence during his official birthday parade on Saturday, in memory of those who died in this week’s Air India plane crash. The symbolic gesture came at the King’s request. A statement from Buckingham Palace said it was made […]
Israeli Iron Dome air defense system fires to intercept projectiles over Tel Aviv. (Pic credit: AP) “Tehran will burn,” said Israel on Saturday while warning Iran to stop firing missiles at Jerusalem, after three people died and dozens were wounded. This remark came from Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz as he said that Iran will […]
Over 250 blood donation campaigns led by Indian expats in Dubai have helped save more than 25,000 lives in 10 years./ Image: (Gulf News) As the world marks World Blood Donor Day on June 14, a quiet but powerful movement in Dubai is being celebrated for its life-saving impact. Founded by a small group of […]
UAE enforces Midday Work Ban from June 15 to September 15, banning outdoor work from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM, with 99% compliance and fines up to AED 50,000. Starting Sunday, June 15, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization (MoHRE) will enforce the Midday Work Ban, a regulation prohibiting outdoor work under direct sunlight […]
Israeli security forces inspect destroyed houses that were struck by a missile fired from Iran (Image credit: AP) Israel’s military announced Saturday it was targeting dozens of missile launch sites in Iran, after Tehran fired multiple barrages in response to strikes on its military and nuclear facilities. The Israeli air force “continues striking dozens of […]
A towering blaze swept through a 67-storey residential building in Dubai Marina, but was brought under control within six hours as 3,820 residents were safely evacuated without a single casualty. (X) Late Friday evening, a significant fire broke out in a 67-storey residential building in Dubai Marina. The blaze, which lasted for approximately six hours, […]
Iran launched a powerful retaliatory strike late Friday night, targeting one of Israel’s most heavily guarded military sites, the Kirya compound in Tel Aviv, following Israel’s Operation Rising Lion, which targeted Iran’s nuclear facility at Natanz.The Kirya, often referred to as Israel’s version of the Pentagon, houses the Israel Defence Forces’ (IDF) general staff, the […]
Missouri governor Mike Kehoe (Picture from X handle) Missouri governor Mike Kehoe, a Republican, has declared a state of emergency and activated the state’s National Guard. He said this is a precautionary move to prepare for possible protests in Missouri and because of unrest happening in other parts of the country.Kehoe signed an executive order, […]
