Record Rainfall Floods Roads and Dubai Airport in UAE

Severe thunderstorms swept across the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday, causing the heaviest rainfall ever recorded in the country within just a few hours. Major highways and Dubai’s international airport were flooded as a result. The state-run WAM news agency described the rainfall as “a historic weather event,” surpassing any previously documented rainfalls since data … Read more

US Informs Israel: No Participation in Retaliatory Strikes Against Iran

The White House has informed Israel that the US will refrain from participating in any retaliatory strikes on Iran, according to senior administration officials. In response to an attack on its consulate in Syria on April 1st, Iran launched over 300 drones and missiles at Israel overnight. However, Israeli, US, and allied forces successfully intercepted … Read more

Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq Reopen Airspace Post Iran-Israel Conflict

“Jordan, Iraq, and Lebanon have reopened their airspace following Iran’s drone and missile attacks on Israel. Jordan resumed air traffic operations ahead of schedule, while Lebanon announced the reopening of its airport after overnight closure. Iraq’s aviation authority declared the security risks mitigated. Israel also reopened its airspace at 7:30 am, with flight schedules from … Read more

Fatal Sydney Knife Attack Ends in Suspect’s Death After Claiming 6 Lives

In Sydney, a tragic incident unfolded as a knife-wielding assailant claimed the lives of six individuals in a bustling mall. Police swiftly responded, fatally shooting the attacker in the beachside suburb of Bondi. Amidst the chaos, hundreds fled for safety. The assailant’s rampage occurred within the crowded confines of the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping center, … Read more

Former NIH Director Discloses Prostate Cancer Diagnosis

Francis S. Collins, the ex-director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), disclosed his prostate cancer diagnosis and elaborated on his choice to share it publicly in an essay featured in The Washington Post on Friday. Collins noted that he became aware of his rising prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, a potential indicator of prostate cancer, … Read more

Vietnamese Billionaire ‘Truong My Lan’ Sentenced to Death for $44B Fraud

Truong My Lan

In a remarkable trial that captured global attention, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property developer was sentenced to death on Thursday for orchestrating one of the largest bank frauds in history. Behind the grand yellow facade of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, Truong My Lan was found guilty of siphoning $44 billion in loans … Read more

Greta Thunberg, climate activist, arrested at Hague climate protest.

The 21-year-old joined hundreds in a protest against fossil fuel subsidies. Police intervened as tensions rose, leading to a standoff. Greta Thunberg was placed on a bus with other protesters and removed from the scene. The protest aimed to block The Hague’s A12 highway, a frequent target since 2022. Organizers, including Extinction Rebellion (XR), criticized … Read more