Iran president signs law suspending cooperation with IAEA
Iran is also considering an entry ban on IAEA chief Rafael Grossi, after rejecting his request to visit nuclear sites.
Month: July 2025
Wildfire kills 2 people in Spain as parts of Europe bake in heat wave
Spanish authorities say two people have died in northeastern Spain in a wildfire that spread quickly before firefighters brought it under control
Four seafarers killed and three more missing as jack-up driller capsizes
ADES Holding says search ongoing after accident involving the Admarine 12
EU presses China to stop ‘harming European security’
EU foreign affairs chief Kaja Kallas on Wednesday urged Beijing to stop undermining Europe’s security, as China’s top diplomat held talks in Brussels ahead of a leaders’ summit later this month. Wang’s visit to Brussels, following which he will head to…
Seven missing after huge fireworks warehouse explosion in California
The blast in Yolo, outside of Sacramento, comes just days before fireworks celebrations on July 4
Gaza: Al Shifa hospital halts dialysis as offensive escalates
Days before Netanyahu and Trump’s meeting in Washington, the Israeli army has extended its Gaza offensive. The humanitarian crisis worsens, with severe shortages of food and healthcare. Al Shifa hospital, one of the few still operating, has stopped di…
When Is UAE’s next public holiday? Will Prophet Muhammad’s birthday bring a long weekend?
The next public holiday in the UAE is expected to be the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), likely falling on September 4 or 5, 2025. Thanks to a new law allowing holiday shifts, residents could enjoy a relaxing three-day weekend. This long weekend o…
Methane-tracking satellite backed by Bezos lost in space
A climate change mission suffered a setback as the $88 million MethaneSAT, backed by Jeff Bezos and New Zealand, has disappeared in space. Designed to monitor greenhouse gas emissions, the satellite encountered technical issues and stopped responding.
Can you smoke in public in UAE? Rules, fines, permitted areas: What you need to know
If you’re new to the UAE, it’s important to know that smoking, whether cigarettes, shisha, or vaping, is strictly regulated. There are clear rules about where you can and cannot smoke, with heavy fines for violations. This guide explains all the key la…
Massive explosion at fireworks warehouse in California
Video shows a fireworks warehouse in Esparto, California, exploding and catching fire, sending debris and smoke into the