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This Indian city is at high risk as conditions set for strong El Nino

This Indian city is at high risk as conditions set for strong El Nino

UAE residents among first to access new St. Kitts and Nevis biometric passport

Citizens of St. Kitts and Nevis resident in the UAE are among the first in the world to gain access to the Federation's new biometric passport, following the launch of the National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme by the Ministry of National Security and the St. Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit.Appointments at Government-designated collection centres opened on 1 May 2026, with the UAE confirmed as a Phase 1 location. Citizens of the Federation living and working in the Em...

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Explosions heard on Russian 'ghost ship' carrying nuclear cargo to North Korea

A Russian "ghost ship" suspected of carrying nuclear cargo to North Korea was sunk after a series of explosions rocked the vessel, a new investigation has revealed. The ship - known as Sparta 3, before its name was changed to the Ursa Major - sunk to the Mediterranean seabed in December 2024 after multiple blasts claimed two crew members' lives.According to CNN, the leading hypothesis now points towards potential Western involvement in the incident.Spanish authorities have been investigating the...

Fighting in Sudan’s Blue Nile State displaces thousands

Al Jazeera’s Hiba Morgan reports from Al Karama camp in Al-Damazin, Blue Nile State, southeastern Sudan.

UAE to sight Dhu Al Hijjah moon on May 17 using advanced observatories

The UAE Council for Fatwa has announced that it would observe the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah on the evening of Sunday, May 17, corresponding to the 29th of Dhu Al Qadah 1447 AH.The council said the moon-sighting process would be conducted in coordination with national observatories and specialised astronomy centres across the country using advanced technologies and modern observation methods.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here...

Defiant Christian town avoids destruction by standing up to Islamist terrorists

A Christian town on the Lebanon-Israel border has avoided destruction in the face of several wars - with residents crediting their refusal to let Islamist terrorists operate in the area as to why.Rmeich, in Lebanon, stands in stark contrast to much of the country's south, which has experienced widespread devastation during the fighting.Churches continue to function and homes remain undamaged in the predominantly Christian settlement.Locals say they actively prevented Hezbollah terrorists from us...

UAE weather forecast: Dusty conditions and rough seas as temperatures expected to hit 43°C

The UAE is expected to see fair weather on Wednesday with temperatures reaching 43 °C inland, while stronger winds later this week are forecast to trigger blowing dust and rough sea conditions across parts of the country, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).The NCM said conditions on Wednesday would remain generally fair, with light to moderate north-westerly to south-westerly winds freshening at times to reach up to 35 km/h in mountainous areas. Seas are expected to remain sli...

Highlights from previous Trump-Xi meetings

Wednesday will mark the seventh meeting between President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Watch CBS News

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Ships go 'dark’ in Hormuz as IRGC spurs high-stakes hide-and-seek at sea

Commercial shipping through the Hormuz Strait increasingly appears to be operating under "dark" or "Emcon" conditions, according marine tracker Windward. This means that commercial ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz are increasingly hiding their location and identity to avoid being targeted, likely due to heightened military tensions.By operating "dark" or under Emissions Control (Emcon), ships turn off their tracking transponders (AIS) to evade surveillance, a behaviour often associated...

Florida immigration detention center "Alligator Alcatraz" to close, sources say

The immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as "Alligator Alcatraz" is set to close less than a year after it opened, sources told CBS News.

Plane crashes in Atlantic Ocean, all 11 passengers rescued

A small plane crashed into the Atlantic Ocean on Tuesday, 50 miles off Vero Beach, Florida, with 11 people on board. Cristian Benavides reports.

China Dominates Offshore Wind as Global Tensions Rise

While the US administration maintains its opposition to wind power, China is now installing nearly 75% of the world’s new offshore turbines. From the South China Sea, Bloomberg’s Stephen Engle reports on Ming Yang’s new 50-megawatt floating turbine and how 45% lower pricing is securing China’s lead in the global clean-energy race. (Source: Bloomberg)

Inside China’s battle for electric vehicle dominance

Tom Llamas takes a Chinese electric vehicle for a test drive to see why brands like BYD are dominating the global market and why a 100% U.S. tariff is part of what’s keeping them out of American driveways.

Monsoon may hit Andamans this week: IMD

The India Meteorological Department has launched an AI-enabled monsoon forecasting system offering localized weather information up to four weeks in advance for farmers. A pilot service for Uttar Pradesh provides high-resolution rainfall forecasts at 1km resolution for up to 10 days, utilizing advanced AI and observational data.

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How Americans see China now

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Earthquake reported in the Iran's capital Tehran, Iranian media reported

Earthquake reported in the Irans capital Tehran Iranian media reported