Abu dhabi: Radiation levels in the Gulf region remain normal following the 12-day conflict that severely damaged several nuclear facilities in Iran, Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said Friday. According to Emirates News Agency, regional data reported regularly to the IAEA through the International Radiation Monitoring System (IRMIS) confirmed that the 48-nation network would have detected significant radioactive releases from any damaged nuclear power reactors. Director General Grossi highlighted that Iran’s Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant and the Tehran Research Reactor were of primary concern. Any strike affecting these facilities, including their off-site power

Manila: A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck deep off the southern coast of the Philippines on June 28, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS). There were no immediate reports of casualties or damage from the quake, which the USGS reported occurred at a depth of 101km about 70km from the nearest areas of Davao Occidental province. According to Emirates News Agency, the earthquake’s epicenter was located in a remote area, minimizing its impact on densely populated regions. Local authorities are continuing to monitor the situation to assess any potential aftershocks or secondary effects. Emergency services have been put on

Riyadh: Towering mountains have always borne witness to passing eras, civilisations, and nations. Their walls hold messages, inscriptions, and recorded events that endure as long as humanity itself. From their slopes, people have inhabited the land and drawn unfading strength. In Saudi Arabia, the magnificent Tuwaiq Mountains, deeply associated with the Saudi people, stretch over 800 kilometres through central Najd. According to Emirates News Agency, the Tuwaiq Mountain range is considered one of the most significant geographical landmarks on the Arabian Peninsula. It begins in Al-Thuwayrat sands north of Al-Zulfi Governorate and extends about 1,000 kilometers south, its tip vanishing

Sharjah: Sharjah Airport has announced its full readiness to handle the significant increase in travel volume to and from Sharjah during the peak summer season. The airport is set to welcome over 800,000 passengers from July 1 to 15, 2025, as part of a comprehensive plan to provide a seamless travel experience for all passengers. According to Emirates News Agency, Sharjah Airport Authority (SAA) has outlined a series of operational measures in coordination with strategic partners to ensure efficiency and comfort. Efforts are being intensified around the clock by working teams and customer service staff to provide necessary support, respond

Peshawar: A suicide bombing in northwest Pakistan on Saturday resulted in the deaths of at least 13 soldiers and left 25 people injured, including civilians, as reported by officials. The attack, which occurred around lunchtime, targeted a military vehicle in North Waziristan despite the imposition of a curfew in the tribal district aimed at facilitating the movement of security forces. According to Emirates News Agency, the wounded include 15 soldiers and 10 civilians, among them children. As of now, no group has stepped forward to claim responsibility for the attack. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has condemned the terrorist attack

Dubai: Dr. Abdullah Belhaif Al Nuaimi, Chairman of the Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC), delivered a keynote speech during the WeTel Global Economy Forum, held yesterday in Dubai under the theme ‘The Bridge to UAE Vision 2031.’ The forum brought together policymakers, experts, and thinkers to explore the UAE’s economic and knowledge-driven future. According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Al Nuaimi emphasised that UAE Vision 2031 is no longer a mere aspiration, but a living framework fuelled by national determination across all state institutions. He described it as a national pathway built on innovation, diversity, sustainability, and institutional integration. The first

Lahore: Heavy rains and flash flooding across Pakistan have resulted in the deaths of 24 people, including 12 children, since the onset of the monsoon season this week, according to disaster management officials. According to Emirates News Agency, the area’s disaster management authority reported that at least 13 people have been killed in the eastern province of Punjab since Wednesday. Among these fatalities, eight were children who tragically lost their lives when walls and roofs collapsed amidst the heavy downpour. The latest death toll comes after officials in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa announced that 11 people had succumbed to flash floods and