Russia pounds Kyiv with largest drone attack, hours after Trump-Putin call
KYIV: Russia pummelled Kyiv with the largest drone attack of the war, killing one person, injuring at least 23 and damaging buildings across the capital hours after US President Trump…
Izz al-Din al-Haddad is Hamas’ new de facto chief in Gaza
As the US presses for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, the militant group's decision will largely hinge on its new de facto chief in the Gaza Strip. The commander,…
White House to start notifying countries about tariffs: Trump
US President Trump said early Friday that he is set to resume a set of tariffs that he initially imposed in April on dozens of countries, before pausing them for…
Chile detains teen aviator from US after landing in Antarctica
A 19-year-old American content creator who was trying to fly solo to all seven continents was detained by Chilean authorities this week after they said he had landed his plane…
Could the electric hydrofoil ferry change the way we commute?
During the golden age for ferries in the 1800s, steamboats dotted the shorelines of coastal cities to transport passengers. Then cars and trains took over. Now, driven by congestion and…
Eat butter in peace, or be toast in war
Ukraine is not a rich country. The average Ukrainian earns the equivalent of $15,885 - PPP terms - in a year, which is 75% more than the average Indian but…
Israeli strike kills 20 in Gaza; Trump says expects Hamas reply to truce proposal soon
TEL AVIV/CAIRO: At least 20 Palestinians were killed on Friday in an Israeli airstrike in Gaza, according to local health officials, as US President Donald Trump said he expected Hamas…
Trump’s July 4 fireworks: One Big, Beautiful Bill signed – Here’s what it means
US President Donald Trump (AP)US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a major spending and tax bill, which includes key parts of his second-term agenda. The legislation, dubbed…
Trump’s July 4 fireworks: One Big, Beautiful Bill signed – Here’s what it means
US President Donald Trump (AP) US President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a major spending and tax bill, which includes key parts of his second-term agenda. The legislation,…
UAE airfares plunge: Cheap last-min flights to London, Istanbul, New York & more for as Low as Dh1,300
Currently, the most affordable flight from Dubai to London is priced at Dh1,300 ($354) for travel between July 15 and 31, a significant drop from last year’s rates. (Representative Image)This…

