Kayenat Kalam 
An Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has renewed pressure on world leaders to finalize a global pandemic agreement. A growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa has renewed pressure on world leaders to finalize a long-delayed global pandemic agreement. A group of former heads of state and senior health figures published an open letter on June … Read more
Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau made their red carpet debut as a couple in New York. Katy Perry is no longer keeping her feelings about Justin Trudeau private. The pop star and the former Canadian prime minister made their red carpet debut as a couple on Monday, June 8, at the Tribeca Festival in New … Read more
A new study finds the number of active conflicts worldwide reached its highest point since World War II in 2025. The world recorded more active conflicts in 2025 than in any year since World War II, according to a new study from the Peace Research Institute Oslo. Published this week in the institute’s annual report, … Read more
A leaked Spider-Man: Brand New Day trailer has spread online days before its official release. Marvel fans were given an early look at Spider-Man this week, though not the one Sony had planned. A full trailer for Spider-Man: Brand New Day surfaced online over the weekend of June 7, ahead of its intended release. It … Read more
A generation of icons is set to take the World Cup stage for the last time in 2026. This is the one fans have circled for years. The 2026 FIFA World Cup is not just the biggest ever, with 48 teams and 104 matches across three countries. It is the last stand for a generation … Read more
Three new Space42 satellites are now fully operational, expanding the UAE’s Earth observation network to five radar satellites. Three advanced UAE satellites have gone live, strengthening the country’s ability to respond to disasters and track climate change. Abu Dhabi-based Space42 announced that Foresight-3, Foresight-4, and Foresight-5 are now fully operational after completing their commissioning and … Read more
The Emirates Red Crescent has allocated Dh36.7 million in humanitarian aid to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The UAE has announced a Dh36.7 million ($9.9 million) humanitarian aid package for Gaza to strengthen relief efforts in the enclave. The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) confirmed the allocation, which forms part of the country’s wider response … Read more
A Dubai-raised doctor explains how training across three countries opened his path to a US residency. Dr. Hasan Al-Ali, who grew up in Dubai, has secured a general surgery residency at the University of Central Florida/HCA Ocala. He reached the placement after completing medical training that spanned three countries. Dr. Al-Ali was born in Iraq … Read more
Qatar Airways is raising its daily Doha to Dubai flights from two to five this summer. Qatar Airways is increasing its flights between Doha and Dubai from two to five daily services. The Dubai Media Office shared the update, and the airline confirmed the expansion began on June 5, 2026. The route connects Hamad International … Read more
The UAE’s Naseej initiative aims to turn 220,000 tonnes of annual textile waste into an economic resource worth recovering. The UAE is gearing up to recycle more than 220,000 tonnes of textile waste every year and turn it into an economic resource. The plan sits at the center of a new national program called Naseej, … Read more