Cargo vessel targeted by drone in Qatari

The drone strike sparked a "limited fire onboard the vessel," which was arriving from Abu Dhabi. Officials stated that no "injuries were reported" during the incident.

UN warns against exaggerating Hantavirus risks

The WHO explained that the current outbreak is linked to the Andes virus, the only hantavirus strain known to have a limited capacity for human-to-human transmission, mainly through close and prolonged contact, particularly in enclosed indoor settings.

Eleven injured in tourist boat explosion near

Eleven people were injured in a boat explosion near the US city of Miami in the state of Florida.

Hanta virus outbreak triggers international

Several European nations, along with the United States and Britain, are preparing emergency evacuation operations after a cruise ship bound for Spain reported an outbreak of the Hanta virus.

WHO confirms 6 Hantavirus cases on cruise ship, 3

The World Health Organization (WHO) has confirmed six cases of the Hantavirus aboard a cruise ship following an outbreak that left three people dead.

Britannia shifts North America exports from Oman

Britannia Industries has shifted its North American export operations from Oman to Mundra in Gujarat amid disruptions linked to the West Asia crisis.

Russia, Ukraine agree to 3-day truce from May 9

US President Donald Trump announced a temporary three-day ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine, set to begin on Saturday, May 9.

UAE to announce school learning plan on May 10 as

The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that the approved learning model for schools for the upcoming period will be revealed on the evening of May 10.

Libya’s Zawiya Refinery shuts down amid armed

Libya’s Zawiya Oil Refining Company has announced a complete shutdown of operations at the Zawiya refinery and evacuated oil tankers from the port after armed clashes erupted near the oil complex in the western city of Zawiya, close to the capital Tripoli.

10 soldiers injured after US Navy allegedly

An Iranian-flagged commercial vessel reportedly came under attack by the US Navy near the Strait of Hormuz and the Makran Sea in Oman.

UAE intercepts new wave of Iranian missile and

The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence announced on Friday that its air defence systems successfully intercepted two ballistic missiles and three UAVs launched from Iran.

The man who narrated Earth: Sir David

From exploring remote jungles and deep oceans to becoming the world’s most recognised voice for nature, legendary broadcaster Sir David Attenborough has turned 100.