Australia confirmed its first mainland case of H5 bird flu, marking the deadly virus’s arrival on every continent. Australia has confirmed its first case of H5 bird flu on the mainland, a detection that means the deadly virus has now reached every continent on the planet. The strain turned up in a dead migratory seabird … Read more
Rain is heading back to the UAE. Forecasters expect cloud build-up and scattered showers across parts of the country from Tuesday through Friday as the seasonal period known locally as the Rawayeh begins. The National Centre of Meteorology said the unstable weather will bring convective cloud formation, occasional rain, and a slight dip in temperatures … Read more
A 51-year-old Indian passenger tragically passed away after suffering a medical emergency aboard a flight from Abu Dhabi to Bangalore, highlighting the challenges airlines and medical teams face when dealing with sudden health crises during air travel. The deceased, identified as Yousafe Kunhammu, was a native of Kerala, India. According to reports, he became unwell … Read more
Turkish Airlines will restart its Istanbul to Abu Dhabi route on July 1, restoring its full UAE network. Turkish Airlines is bringing back its Abu Dhabi service. The National reported that the carrier will resume flights between Istanbul and Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport on July 1, completing the restoration of its full UAE network … Read more
Eight Arab and Islamic states have issued a joint statement on incursions at Al-Aqsa Mosque and reaffirmed support for a Palestinian state. The foreign ministers of eight Arab and Islamic states have released a joint statement addressing developments at Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied east Jerusalem. According to Pakistan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the statement was … Read more
The UAE Cabinet has approved a resolution barring children under 15 from holding personal social media accounts. The UAE has set 15 as the minimum age for social media use. The Cabinet, chaired by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, issued the resolution on June 18, marking … Read more
Analysts expect oil prices to keep easing as the US-Iran deal reopens the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices fell again on Thursday after the United States and Iran reached an agreement to end their conflict, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift US sanctions on Iranian crude. Economy Middle East reported Brent crude down 1.72 … Read more
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix and the filmmakers behind the documentary series Reality Check: Inside America’s Next Top Model, claiming that her participation in the project was manipulated through selective editing to create a false and damaging portrayal of her role in the long-running reality television franchise. The lawsuit was filed … Read more
The UK government has proposed banning under-16s from major social media platforms, with rules expected to take effect in 2027. The UK is moving to keep children off social media. On Monday, June 15, 2026, Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a proposed ban that would stop under-16s from using major platforms, alongside wider rules aimed … Read more
Hong Kong has charged seven people and two firms over a high-rise fire that killed 168 people last November. Hong Kong authorities have laid charges over the city’s deadliest fire in decades. On Wednesday, June 10, 2026, seven people and two companies were charged with offences including manslaughter and conspiracy to defraud in connection with … Read more