‘Held Russia in check, ensured peace in Europe’: White House defends Donald Trump’s record; accuses media of undermining peace efforts

[ad_1] File photo: White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt (Picture credit: AP) White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday asserted that US President Donald Trump is the only American leader this century to have “held Russia in check and ensured peace in Europe,” while strongly defending his recent efforts to broker an end to […]

World record: Ukrainian’s ‘ghost’ snipers kill Russian soldiers from 4 km; AI and drone-assisted rifle used

[ad_1] Representative Image (AI-generated) A Ukrainian sniper unit reportedly set a new world record on Thursday for the longest confirmed sniper kill, striking Russian forces from over 13,000 feet (4,000 meters).The shot, fired using a Ukrainian-made rifle and assisted by artificial intelligence and drone guidance, killed two Russian soldiers near Pokrovsk, Ukraine, Fox news reported […]

A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe | World News

[ad_1] A cruel summer as record wildfires scorch Europe Wildfires continue to burn across the south of Europe amid record-breaking summer heatwaves in many fire-prone regions. In some places, these fires have been exacerbated by wet spring months, which have helped vegetation growth capable of catching alight with ease during a dry summer.Already, an area […]

UAE: Etihad hits record 20.3 million passengers in 12 months for the first time | World News

[ad_1] In 12 months, Etihad Airways transported 20.3 million passengers, driven by fleet growth to 111 aircraft and 81 destinations/Representative Image Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has achieved a major operational milestone, carrying over 20 million passengers in a 12-month span for the first time. The airline also posted strong growth in July 2025, supported by […]

Oman hosts largest-ever Omani-Bahraini exhibition as 5th edition returns with record SME turnout | World News

[ad_1] The fifth edition of the Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition in Salalah features a record 53 entrepreneurs showcasing traditional crafts and innovative SME products during Khareef/Image: Oman News Agency The fifth edition of the Omani-Bahraini Products Exhibition opened in Salalah, marking another vibrant chapter in the longstanding cultural and economic partnership between Oman and Bahrain. Taking […]

Nasa veteran Butch Wilmore retires: Leaves agency months after record Starliner delay; logged 464 days in orbit over 3 missions

[ad_1] Astronaut Butch Wilmore (AP file photo) Nasa announced that veteran astronaut Butch Wilmore has retired from the agency, less than five months after returning from an unexpectedly prolonged mission to the International Space Station.Wilmore, 62, and fellow astronaut Suni Williams launched last summer as test pilots aboard Boeing’s first crewed Starliner flight. The mission, […]

Hajj 2025: Saudi Arabia’s airspace sets new record with over 140,000 flights | World News

[ad_1] Saudi Arabia set historic records for air traffic during the Hajj 1446 AH (2025) season/Image: File TL;DR: Saudi Arabia’s airspace recorded over 140,000 domestic and international air movements during Hajj 1446 AH (2025), an 8% increase from last year. Key operational milestones included a single-day record of 2,338 air traffic movements and 74,902 arrivals […]

Oman’s electricity output jumps a record 12.6% in 2025 as demand hits an all-time high | World News

[ad_1] Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6%/Representative Image TL;DR: Oman’s total electricity generation rose by 12.6% to 18,948.9 GWh by end-May 2025, up from 16,829.3 GWh a year ago, with notable growth in various governorates. Net electricity generation, used for actual consumption, grew by 13.1% year-on-year, but water production dropped 0.9% to about 206.6 […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade sees record 35% jump, reaching AED195.4 bn in H1 2025 | World News

[ad_1] Abu Dhabi’s non-oil foreign trade grew 34.7% in H1 2025, up from AED145 billion during the same period in 2024/ Representative image Abu Dhabi’s non-oil trade sector delivered a standout performance in the first half of 2025, driven by a robust surge in exports, steady growth in imports, and a rise in re-exports. The […]

Saudi backed EV maker, Lucid, breaks world record with 1,205 km drive across Europe in single charge | World News

[ad_1] Lucid’s new record of 1,205 km surpasses its previous 1,045 km single-charge drive by 160 km, setting a major milestone/ Image: Lucid Lucid Air, the Saudi-backed electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone by setting a new Guinness World Record for the longest distance traveled on a single charge. The company’s Lucid […]