How does US plan to take on China? By building a drone fleet inspired by Ukraine – but how well is it going?

The Pentagon is betting heavily on autonomous maritime drones to counter China’s growing naval power in the Pacific. Inspired by Ukraine’s successful use of cheap, kamikaze-style sea drones against Russia’s Black Sea Fleet, US defense planners envision swarms of high-tech, AI-driven vessels patrolling the Taiwan Strait and deterring a Chinese advance. But a string of […]

UAE weather forecast: 4 days of mixed weather ahead, what residents need to know | World News

UAE faces four days of mixed weather with rain, gusty winds up to 45 km/h, cooler temperatures, and slight to moderate seas/ Representative Image The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast changing weather conditions across the UAE from Thursday, August 21 to Sunday, August 24, 2025. The four-day period will see partly to fully […]

Prince William and Kate Middleton set sights on Forest Lodge as their long-term base

Prince William and Kate Middleton (File Image) Prince William and Kate Middleton plan to move into Forest Lodge in Windsor Great Park later this year. Reports suggest the family intend to keep it as their main home even when William becomes king. There’s no official confirmation of the specific property; Palace aides have only said […]

EV revolution: Dubai to get 200 ultra-fast EV chargers, cutting charging times under 30 minutes | World News

Dubai rolls out 200 ultra-fast EV stations/Image: File Parkin and charge&go by e& have announced the launch of a new network of 200 ultra-fast electric vehicle (EV) chargers across Dubai. This state-of-the-art infrastructure is designed to reduce EV charging times to under 30 minutes, supporting Dubai’s transition toward sustainable transportation and aligning with UAE’s green […]

Inside Trump’s Effort on Russia and Ukraine

new video loaded: Inside Trump’s Effort on Russia and Ukraine By Maggie Haberman, Christina Shaman and John Pappas•August 20, 2025 President Trump has repeatedly bent other leaders to his will, simply by refusing to budge. But there is one person who refuses to budge even more than President Trump, and that is Vladimir Putin of […]

Saudi Arabia to host third World Defense Show in Riyadh, February 2026, boosting local defense industry | World News

Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the WDS in Riyadh/Image: WDS Saudi Arabia will host the third edition of the World Defense Show (WDS) in Riyadh from February 8–12, 2026, under the patronage of King Salman. This landmark international defense exhibition reflects the Kingdom’s embrace of innovation, global partnerships, and its drive to […]

Fines up to BD 3,000: Bahrain introduces faster penalties for minor offenses | World News

New law allows judges to impose fines up to BD 3,000, sometimes bypassing full trials/Image: File His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa has enacted Decree-Law No. (32) of 2025, introducing significant amendments to Bahrain’s Criminal Procedure Law. The changes, targeting minor criminal offenses, streamline prosecution and empower Public Prosecution to handle such cases […]

‘Lucky charm’: How a Ukrainian designer styled Zelenskyy for Trump meeting; black suit carried subtle detail

Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy (PTI) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Donald Trump (AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy once again set aside a traditional suit during his White House meeting with US President […]

UAE: Remarkably preserved 7th-century Christian cross unearthed on Sir Bani Yas Island | World News

The monastery complex on Sir Bani Yas Island includes courtyard houses where monks lived in seclusion, indicating a structured early Christian community/ Image: National A newly uncovered Christian cross from a seventh- to eighth-century monastery on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island is offering rare insight into the region’s deep-rooted religious coexistence. Found during the […]