Tehran: The Iranian Atomic Energy Organisation issued a statement following the US attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities in Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan, according to Iran’s Mehr News Agency. The Organisation described the assaults as a violation of international law, particularly the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT). According to Emirates News Agency, the statement condemned the attacks as a “brutal act” and called on the international community to denounce the actions as lawless. It urged global support for Iran in pursuing its rights under international agreements. The Organisation assured the public that the attacks would not halt the progress of Iran’s nuclear

Abu Dhabi: Global reactions varied today following US airstrikes targeting three Iranian nuclear sites, ranging from Israeli praise to widespread international calls for de-escalation. The United Nations and several nations urged restraint, while Iran and others condemned the attacks. According to Emirates News Agency, In London, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer called on Iran to return to the negotiating table to resolve the nuclear crisis through diplomacy. Starmer said, “Iran must not be allowed to develop a nuclear weapon. The United States has taken steps to reduce this threat. Regional stability remains a priority.” Saudi Arabia expressed deep concern over

Dubai: The UAE has solidified its position as a leading global maritime hub, leveraging a robust framework of achievements, progressive legislation, and strategic investments to set a benchmark in maritime sustainability, advanced infrastructure, and governance. According to Emirates News Agency, the UAE’s strategic location at the heart of global trade routes has enabled it to become a pivotal logistics hub, bridging Eastern and Western markets. The country has actively contributed to international maritime policies, focusing on updating legal frameworks to prevent illegal practices such as fraudulent ship registration and developing regulations for autonomous maritime vessels. The UAE boasts one of

Abu Dhabi: Israel announced today a heightened state of alert and imposed tighter restrictions across cities and towns following the US airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran. According to Emirates News Agency, there have been changes in the civil defence policy. The Minister of Defence, following a security assessment, ordered an immediate shift in internal protection measures effective from today. The statement clarified that the country has moved to essential-activity-only status. This includes a complete suspension of all educational activities, a ban on all forms of public gatherings, and restrictions on access to workplaces, with exceptions made only for

Abu Dhabi: The Best of ASCO UAE Conference 2025, organised by SEHA, part of PureHealth Group, in collaboration with Tawam Hospital, concluded today after two days of in-depth sessions showcasing the latest developments in cancer diagnosis and treatment. The event brought together leading oncology experts from across the globe to share knowledge and explore emerging scientific and technological advances in the field. According to Emirates News Agency, the third edition of the conference featured expert-led scientific sessions covering major oncology domains, including breast cancer, gastrointestinal malignancies, and gynaecologic tumours. Discussions also addressed advances in immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and modern technologies

Washington: US President Donald Trump warned Iran of severe consequences should it retaliate following recent US strikes on key Iranian nuclear facilities, describing the operations as a “tremendous military success”. According to Emirates News Agency, in a post on social media after delivering an address from the White House, Trump said, “Any retaliatory response from Iran against the United States of America will be met with far greater force than what we witnessed tonight.” Meanwhile, in Tehran, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that the US attacks on nuclear facilities would have lasting repercussions, asserting that the Islamic Republic reserves

Beijing: A Chinese research team has developed a new remote sensing satellite model capable of dynamically and precisely monitoring carbon dioxide emissions from large coal-fired power plants, offering a novel solution for tracking global carbon emissions. According to Emirates News Agency, emissions from coal-fired power stations account for approximately 50 percent of total carbon emissions resulting from fossil fuel combustion worldwide, making them a critical component in estimating emissions generated by human activity. The research team at the Aerospace Information Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences enhanced detection algorithms and developed the new satellite model to identify carbon

Sydney: A recent Australian scientific study has warned that repeated heading of the ball during football matches and training sessions could lead to significant changes in brain chemistry, heightening concerns about a potential link between this practice and increased risk of dementia in the long term. Conducted by the University of Sydney, the study is the first of its kind to use magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to assess this risk. According to Emirates News Agency, the study found that adult male players who headed the ball 20 times over a 20-minute period showed elevated levels of two proteins associated with