At first glance, the Caspian Sea appears as an ocean stretching endlessly to the horizon, lapping the shores of five nations. Yet scientists classify it not as a sea, but as Earth’s largest lake, an immense inland body spanning roughly 371,000 square kilometres, surpassing Japan in size. Straddling Europe and Asia, it borders Russia, Azerbaijan, […]
North Korea has expressed support for the appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as the new supreme leader of Iran, while condemning what it described as the “illegal” military attack by the United States and Israel that killed Iran’s previous leader. A spokesperson for North Korea’s foreign ministry said on Wednesday that Pyongyang respected Tehran’s decision to […]
Rain, dust, and cooler temperatures expected until March 15 Weather conditions across the UAE are set to turn unsettled from Wednesday until March 15, with the possibility of rainfall, dusty winds and cooler temperatures in several areas before conditions gradually improve later in the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. The National Centre […]
Ramadan is one of the most vital of the holy occasions in Islam and as the pious month comes to an end, worshippers will be planning trips to religious places for gratitude and prayers. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, which is the largest mosque in UAE has amped up preparations for public safety and comfort as […]
UAE confirms six-month strategic stockpile of essential goods as authorities intensify nationwide market inspections/Representative Image The UAE’s Ministry of Economy and Tourism has intensified inspections across markets to keep prices stable and ensure essential goods remain available, assuring residents that the country holds strategic reserves of key items that can meet demand for up to […]
Confirmed, deleted, and then clarified. After Donald Trump‘s aide claimed in a boastful tone that the American navy had “successfully escorted” an oil tanker through the troubled Strait of Hormuz, the post was quickly deleted. The White House later clarified that the United States had not escorted any oil tanker through the key waterway, which […]
Jeffrey Epstein (AP file photo) What is damning about Jeffrey Epstein is yet to be written, an email said, as sexual offender and paedophile Jeffrey Epstein’s Zorro Ranch in New Mexico has come under the scanner of authorities following an investigative campaign highlighting “macabre and strange” claims about the property.According to a New York Post […]
The United States military has destroyed several Iranian vessels believed to be capable of laying naval mines near the strategic Strait of Hormuz, according to the US central command, as concerns grow around Tehran’s attempt to disrupt shipping in the critical waterway.In a post on X, the United States central command (CENTCOM) said US forces […]
The US is intensifying its campaign against Iran’s missile capabilities, with B-2 bombers reportedly striking deeply buried missile sites. The move signals a direct effort to dismantle Iran’s missile production, a program long viewed with suspicion by Washington. The strikes highlight the US’s ability to target hardened infrastructure, even underground facilities. The war between the […]
The war between United States, Israel and Iran entered its 12th day on Wednesday with no sign of easing, as American and Israeli forces carried out what officials described as the most intense strikes yet on Iranian targets while the conflict spread across the region. US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would see the […]
