DUBAI: Iran’s pistachio exports to the UAE have surged by a staggering 40% in just six months, fuelling a sharp global price rise for the premium nut. With demand skyrocketing across international markets, the UAE has emerged as a major re-export hub, driving up the commodity’s value and reshaping pistachio trade dynamics. According to Iran’s […]
In a powerful final gesture, Pope Francis’ iconic popemobile is being transformed into a mobile health unit for Gaza’s children—fulfilling his last wish to support those he stood beside in solidarity, especially in his final years, Vatican News confirmed. The humanitarian initiative has been entrusted to Caritas Jerusalem, a Catholic relief agency with a long-standing […]
ALGIERS: The UAE has called for greater Arab parliamentary cooperation in tackling urgent regional crises, particularly the worsening humanitarian situation in Palestine. Addressing the 38th Arab Inter-Parliamentary Union (AIPU) conference in Algiers, the Federal National Council (FNC) emphasised that Arab parliamentary action is vital in the face of growing political instability, economic pressures, climate change, […]
NEW DELHI: Apple ramps up iPhone production in India as it repositions its global supply chain amid U.S. trade tensions. CEO Tim Cook announced, “A majority of iPhones sold in the US will have India as their country of origin,” during the company’s latest earnings call. The shift comes as Apple looks to minimize exposure […]
KYIV: The Ukraine US minerals deal has officially been signed, giving Washington preferential access to Ukraine’s vast mineral resources in exchange for long-standing military and economic support. After months of heated back-and-forth, both sides are calling it fair. The deal means the US now shares development rights with Ukraine on key resources—lithium, titanium, graphite, and […]
STOCKHOLM: Dogs aren’t just man’s best friend—they’re becoming emotional support specialists. Scientists say we’ve entered the third wave of domestication, and it’s transforming our pets in ways we never expected. Researchers from Linköping University in Sweden found that modern dogs are evolving—not just in behavior, but biologically. Unlike their ancestors who herded sheep or guarded […]
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship is heading to Moscow for its landmark 10th edition on 31st May. This marks the first time the Abu Dhabi Extreme Championship will take place in Russia, as the event expands its global footprint. Held at the Dynamo arena, the Moscow debut will spotlight elite athletes from Russia, Kazakhstan, […]
WASHINGTON, D.C.: Trump second term declarations are making headlines again after a bold interview where he said he now runs “the country and the world.” The former president contrasted his current term with the first, saying, “The first time, I had two things to do — run the country and survive… And the second time, […]
JERUSALEM: Wildfires near Jerusalem have caused chaos, forcing mass evacuations and urgent international help requests. The wildfires near Jerusalem intensified on Wednesday, prompting closures of major roads and displacing thousands from at least ten communities. Emergency crews rushed along the highway, searching abandoned cars for stranded individuals. Videos circulating online show thick smoke enveloping the […]
DUBAI: Tourists from the UAE now make up the largest group of Gulf travellers to Germany, with UAE travel to Germany accounting for nearly 30% of all GCC visitors. This growing trend was confirmed at Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2025 by Yamina Sofo, Director of the German National Tourist Office GCC. Sofo revealed that GCC […]
ABU DHABI: The Explorers of Space platform at the UAE Pavilion in Expo 2025 Osaka is drawing major global attention by showcasing the UAE’s bold space ambitions. From the Hope Probe that reached Mars to the Rashid lunar rover and future asteroid plans, the pavilion offers a deep dive into the nation’s fast-growing space journey. […]
