Los Angeles and much of Southern California are facing flash flood risks as a series of strong storms moves through the region, bringing heavy rain, thunderstorms and hazardous conditions. Officials and forecasters warn residents to stay alert and prepared because flash floods can develop quickly and with little warning. What’s happening now A powerful weather […]
UAE astronomers warn against February 17 Ramadan moon sighting due to sun proximity risks/Representative Image Astronomers in the UAE have issued a safety advisory ahead of the expected Ramadan crescent sighting on Tuesday, February 17, warning the public against attempting to observe the moon using telescopes or binoculars due to serious eye safety risks.The International […]
US President Donald Trump has warned of additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran, signing an executive order on Friday that allows duties to be imposed on imports from nations engaging commercially with Tehran, even as he described the ongoing US-Iran talks as “very good”.The executive order does not specify a fixed […]
Iran’s FM Abbas Araghchi Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi warned Friday that the country is prepared to defend itself against “excessive demands or adventurism” by the United States, ahead of Oman-mediated talks between Tehran and Washington.Speaking in Muscat with Omani FM Badr al-Busaidi, Araghchi said Iran will take the “approach of using diplomacy to secure […]
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned Iran against attempting to restart its nuclear programme, saying Tehran would face severe consequences if it moves to establish new nuclear facilities.In an interview with NBC News at the White House, Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader should be “very worried” amid indications that Tehran may be considering setting […]
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was “hopeful” Iran would “make a deal” with Washington, warning that if talks failed it would become clear whether Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was right in saying a conflict would turn into a “regional war.”Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump said […]
US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump said on Thursday (US local time) that he hopes to avoid military action against Iran and has plans to pursue further talks with Tehran on a possible nuclear deal, even as the United States ramps up its military presence in the Middle East.The President spoke to […]
Germany Tuesday issued a travel alert for its nationals in the US, urging them to exercise caution amid the ongoing ICE crackdown in Minneapolis which led to the death of US citizen Alex Preeti, the second shooting after Renee Good was shot dead earlier this month. Both Good and Alex were American citizens. “In Minneapolis […]
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte on Monday warned that Europe cannot defend itself without the United States, pushing back against growing calls for the continent to reduce its military dependence on Washington amid rising transatlantic tensions.Addressing lawmakers at the European Parliament, Rutte dismissed the idea of Europe standing alone militarily. “If anyone thinks here again, […]
A significant winter storm, known as Winter Storm Fern, is expected to affect a broad area of the United States over the weekend, posing a threat of significant snowfall, ice accumulation, and dangerous road conditions to the Southern and Eastern regions. Millions of people are in danger of being left without power, having roads impassable, […]
