Global temperatures in May 2026 rank second

Global temperatures in May 2026 were the second highest ever recorded for the month, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service.

Jordan intercepts five missiles over Zarqa

Jordan's air defence systems intercepted and shot down five missiles over the Azraq area in Zarqa province.

Kuwait intercepts hostile aerial targets

The General Staff of the Kuwaiti Army announced that the country's air defence systems had intercepted hostile aerial targets in line with approved operational procedures.

Trump says Iran shot down an Apache helicopter,

In a post on social media, Trump said he had been informed by the U.S. military that the helicopter was brought down overnight.

Global fight intensifies as EU commits €16.5

The European Union has announced an additional €16.5 million (US$18 million) in support to help contain the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Kuwait tightens domestic worker hiring rules,

Kuwait has introduced new regulations restricting the recruitment of domestic workers to 10 approved countries while prohibiting recruitment from 27 others.

US confirms three new flesh-eating screwworm

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has confirmed three additional cases of the flesh-eating screwworm, including two in Texas and one in New Mexico.

Philippines earthquake death toll rises to 37

The death toll from a powerful 7.8-magnitude earthquake that struck the southern Philippines has risen to 37, according to the Philippine National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council.

UN warns extreme heatwave could impact 2026 World

The United Nations Climate Change Secretariat has warned that extreme heatwaves could affect the 2026 FIFA World Cup scheduled to be held in the United States, Mexico and Canada, amid rising global temperatures linked to climate change.

US and Iran signal progress in diplomatic efforts

Diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran are continuing as both sides seek to reach a comprehensive agreement aimed at de-escalating long-standing hostilities.

“This is about a child’s career”

The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) on a plea filed by a Class XII student from Saudi Arabia whose improvement examination result has not been declared despite a special assessment scheme introduced for students affected by exam cancellations in Gulf countries.

Seven killed, nine injured in Dubai road crash

Seven people died and nine were injured after a minibus collided with a stalled truck on Emirates Road, Dubai Police say.