Abu Dhabi: UAE Team Emirates-XRG continued its strong performance at the Baloise Belgium Tour, with Florian Vermeersch and Filippo Baroncini securing third and fourth places respectively in stage 3 of the race, while their teammate Rune Herregodts finished tenth. The results placed three riders from the team among the top ten in the general classification. According to Emirates News Agency, thanks to their powerful performance in Friday’s 9.7-kilometre individual time trial, Vermeersch and Baroncini now sit third and fourth overall, less than 20 seconds behind the race leader Ethan Hayter of Soudal Quick-Step, who won the stage. Colombian rider Sebasti¡n

Tehran: Iran’s Ministry of Health announced today that more than 400 people, mostly civilians, have been killed since 13th June due to ongoing Israeli strikes. Ministry spokesperson Hossein Kermanpour stated that, as of this morning, Israeli attacks have claimed the lives of over 400 Iranians and injured 3,056 others. According to Emirates News Agency, Israel announced today that it had eliminated three senior figures of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC). In a statement, the Israeli military said its fighter jets targeted an area in Qom, south of Tehran, and eliminated Saeed Izadi, commander of the Palestine Corps in the

Istanbul: The 51st session of the Council of Foreign Ministers of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) member states began today in Istanbul. According to Emirates News Agency, around 40 officials at the level of prime minister and foreign minister are participating in the two-day session, alongside representatives from the organisation’s institutions, observer states, and other international organisations. In a speech during the opening, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated that Israel, with unconditional backing from Western powers, continues to push the region into instability. He said Israel had turned Gaza into massive rubble before the eyes of the world,

Muscat: Jordan’s Public Security Directorate announced that it had received multiple reports since this morning regarding incidents involving the fall of drones and suspicious objects in several areas across the kingdom. According to Emirates News Agency, the incidents resulted in material damage to a house and a vehicle at a single location in the Dhanibah area of Ramtha, with no injuries or damage reported at other sites. Specialised security and military agencies have begun investigating the incidents and are handling the objects in question. The Public Security Directorate reiterated its warning to the public to avoid approaching any suspicious objects,

Vienna: The federal government of Austria, in collaboration with the local government of Vienna and several specialised companies, has submitted an official proposal to host a high-performance European computing centre dedicated to the development and operation of artificial intelligence models. Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker stated, ‘With this proposal, we are demonstrating our readiness to take responsibility for Europe’s digital future.’ According to Emirates News Agency, the total investment earmarked for the creation of the supercomputing centre in Vienna is estimated at around £5 billion, with a final decision on the locations of the European AI mega-centres expected by the end

Rome: Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, President of the Arab Parliament, has called on the Republic of Italy to formally recognise the State of Palestine, stating that such a move would be a step in the right direction towards supporting security and stability in the region. Al Yamahi expressed hope that the Italian government would adopt policies and measures to exert pressure on Israel to halt its acts of genocide and starvation against the Palestinian people. According to Emirates News Agency, Al Yamahi’s remarks came during a meeting with Lorenzo Fontana, President of the Italian Chamber of Deputies. The meeting

Isfahan: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) confirmed today that there were no radiation-related consequences following Israel’s strike on a centrifuge manufacturing facility in Isfahan, Iran. This marked the second time the facility has been targeted since the escalation of the conflict. According to Emirates News Agency, the IAEA Director-General, Rafael Grossi, stated that the attacked site was a centrifuge production workshop, the third such facility targeted in Israeli operations linked to Iran’s nuclear programme. Grossi emphasized, ‘We know this facility well. There were no nuclear materials at the site, and therefore, the attack has not resulted in any radiological

Istanbul: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated that the Middle East cannot withstand another war, stressing that the only viable solution to the ongoing dispute over Iran’s nuclear programme is a return to the negotiating table among all concerned parties. According to Emirates News Agency, Erdogan made the remarks during a meeting in Istanbul today with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi. The Turkish president affirmed that Trkiye has consistently opposed Israeli attacks, whether on Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, or Iran, asserting that Trkiye’s stance is rooted in principles that uphold sovereignty and reject violence. The meeting addressed regional and international