Severe heatwave in India claims 16 lives

At least 16 people died in one day in the Indian state of Telangana, as a result of a severe and harsh heat wave sweeping the region, with temperatures exceeding 45 degrees Celsius.

GCC records over 72 million tourist arrivals,

The total number of hotel establishments in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries exceeded 11,200 during 2024, registering a growth of 1.3% compared to 2023.

Gunman killed, passerby shot in exchange of fire

A suspect was killed following an exchange of gunfire with security personnel near the White House in Washington, DC, the United States Secret Service said.

Trump says Iran peace deal ‘largely

US President Donald Trump said a “large part” of a memorandum of understanding on a peace agreement with Iran has been negotiated, adding that the proposed framework could lead to reopening of maritime navigation routes.

President Trump reportedly ‘50/50’ on Iran

US President Trump is split “50/50” between reaching a peace deal with Iran and restarting military strikes, the Axios news outlet reports.

India’s CBSE confirms viral rumour on

The Central Board of Secondary Education has dismissed a fake circular circulating on social media that falsely claimed the cancellation of its ongoing re-evaluation and photocopy request process for the 2026 board examinations.

Qatar Emir and US President Trump discuss peace

H.H. the Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a phone call with US President Donald Trump to discuss rising regional tensions and ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at preserving peace, stability, and global security.

SpaceX launches Starship V3 in its twelfth major

The flight began with all 33 Rapotor 3 engines on the Super Heavy booster igniting successfully as the vehicle ascended over the Gulf of America.

Chandrayaan-3 receives 2026 AIAA Goddard

The mission delivered critical data to support future human missions to the Moon and confirmed the presence of key chemical elements in the lunar south polar soil, pointing to local resources that could one day sustain manufacturing operations on the surface.

Air France, Airbus found guilty in 2009 tragedy

In a landmark ruling nearly 17 years after one of the deadliest disasters in aviation history, a Paris appeals court has found Air France and Airbus guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2009 crash of Flight AF447 that killed all 228 people on board.

UAE’s first Etihad Rail passenger station

The UAE’s highly anticipated passenger rail network is edging closer to launch, with Etihad Rail announcing the completion of its first passenger station in Fujairah as final preparations continue at key stations in Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Refugee-led school wins $500,000 Global Schools

A refugee-led education project that kept over 1,100 displaced teenagers learning through two brutal rounds of conflict has been awarded the inaugural $500,000 Global Schools Prize.