Global oil markets are facing mounting pressure as disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz continue to impact supplies, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) warning that the world is depleting oil inventories at a record pace.
The European Union is considering expanding its maritime security mission in the Red Sea, known as “Aspides,” to strengthen protection for shipping routes.
According to the statement, KS International Traders and its associates are accused of distributing "hundreds of thousands of counterfeit prescription pills laced with illicit fentanyl," leading to severe public health consequences across the US.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the announcement was made by South Korean Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Wednesday after talks with US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth.
The railway network, which stretches more than 1,700 kilometres across GCC countries, is designed to support both passenger and freight transportation, with varying operational speeds tailored to different services.
The future of over 300 medical aspirants in Oman has been thrown into uncertainty following the cancellation of the NEET UG 2026 examination by India’s National Testing Agency (NTA).
The UAE government has announced a five-day paid holiday for public sector employees to mark Arafat Day and Eid Al Adha, with the break set to begin on May 25.
Qatar has stressed that the growing tensions surrounding Iran must be resolved through diplomacy, with Prime Minister H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani warning of the wider regional and economic fallout.
Students in Sharjah’s private schools are set for an extended Eid Al Adha holiday, with the emirate announcing a 10-day break including weekends.
Israel deployed Iron Dome missile defence batteries and personnel to the United Arab Emirates during the conflict with Iran.
According to official sources, all passengers were safely disembarked from the aircraft and no injuries were reported.
Wang, 58, agreed to plead guilty to the felony count, which comes with a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
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