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The UAE said it was under attack from Iranian missiles and drones yesterday, which Iran categorically denied even as Washington insisted a four-week-old ceasefire remained intact. The Emirates’ foreign ministry called the attacks a serious escalation and a direct threat to its security, reserving its “full and legitimate right” to respond. The strikes followed a US naval push, dubbed “Project Freedom”, to escort stranded tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said it destroyed six Iranian small boats, cruise missiles and drones. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said the operation was temporary and the truce held: “We’re not looking for a fight.” Iran’s Revolutionary Guards issued a new map expanding Tehran’s claimed control over the strait and warned vessels to stick to designated corridors or face a “decisive response”. (Reuters) Related Story Source link
Department of Emergency Management of Hunan Province in China has decided to immediately suspend production at all fireworks factories in the province to conduct a comprehensive safety overhaul aimed at eliminating potential safety hazards.The repair operation came in the aftermath of an explosion on Monday at a fireworks factory in the city of Liuyang, a county-level city under Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, which resulted in 26 deaths and 61 injuries.Luoyang, a major fireworks manufacturing hub in China, is home to more than 400 fireworks companies whose annual output was projected to exceed 50 billion yuan (about USD 7.29 billion) in 2025.The city’s fireworks account for about 70 percent of China’s total fireworks exports. Source link
Vodafone Qatar hosted a blood donation drive as part of its ongoing corporate social responsibility (CSR) programme, in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) and Msheireb Properties. The donation drive was open to Vodafone Qatar employees, partners, and the wider public, reflecting the company’s belief that meaningful community impact extends beyond its own workforce. HMC’s medical team was present throughout to screen donors and oversee the donation process, ensuring a safe and comfortable experience for all participants. There is a continuous and critical need for blood donations. Donated blood supports patients undergoing surgery, those receiving treatment for conditions such as anaemia and leukaemia, and individuals recovering from accidents or medical emergencies, making each donation potentially life-saving. Abdulhadi al-Sahli, head of Media Relations and CSR at Vodafone Qatar, said: “At Vodafone Qatar, we are committed to supporting initiatives that bring people together to benefit the wider community. This blood donation drive has brought our employees and partners together to contribute to a cause that supports patients across Qatar, and we are pleased to partner with HMC and Msheireb Properties on this initiative.” Related Story Source link
WHO is supporting the response, noting that one case of the rodent-borne disease has been confirmed so far and there are five additional suspected cases. Detailed…
A successful hack against a small Ukrainian software company might not sound like a big deal for the rest of us, but within a year of…
World News in Brief: Gulf tensions rise, Gaza health needs ‘staggering’, skills gap threat
Spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric pointed to the multiple missiles and drone launched at the United Arab Emirates on Monday, which the UAE has blamed on Iran. The strikes…
Al Sadd and Al Duhail players battle for the ball. Al Sadd stormed into the Amir Cup final with an emphatic 4-1 victory over Al Duhail in a high-intensity semi-final clash at Ahmed Bin Ali Stadium last night. Goals from Akram Afif and Rafa Mujica handed Al Sadd a comfortable two-goal lead at the break, putting the Qatar Stars League champions firmly in control of proceedings. Al Duhail responded early in the second half through Boubakary Soumare to cut the deficit, briefly raising hopes of a comeback. However, Al Sadd quickly reasserted their dominance. Captain Hassan al-Haydos, introduced from the bench, delivered a decisive blow with the third goal to kill off the contest, before Afif added his second and Al Sadd’s fourth deep into stoppage time. Al Sadd produced a commanding attacking display throughout, controlling the tempo in what was the seventh Amir Cup semi-final meeting between the two fierce rivals. Al Gharafa’s goalkeeper Khalifa Abubakar (centre), who was named man of the match, celebrates with…
That is a central finding of the new World Migration Report 2026 released by the International Organization for Migration (IOM).The report examines how safe and regular migration pathways…
World News in Brief: Iranian Nobel winner’s declining health, rising attacks on healthcare, debt crisis hits women, Aid to Mozambique
“The Secretary General expresses his concern over the medical condition of Ms. Mohammadi and urges the Iranian authorities to ensure that she receives, at the very…
The UN World Health Organization (WHO) is coordinating evacuations and risk assessments following the death of three people and multiple suspected infections. One patient remains in…
