BERLIN — A court in Germany sentenced a man to life in prison on Friday for killing six people and injuring hundreds, after he rammed a rented car into crowds at a historic market in the eastern city of Magdeburg days before Christmas in 2024. The court imposed the maximum sentence on Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen, who is originally from Hofuf in Saudi Arabia. The 51-year-old was found guilty of murder. The defendant was a psychiatrist, described by officials as having a history of anti-Islamic rhetoric and far-right sympathies. The attack shocked the country and stirred up tensions over the charged issue…
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BEIJING —A small aircraft reportedly crashed into the tallest building in China’s capital on Friday afternoon, in a shocking incident in one of the world’s most fortified cities. The incident prompted a rapid police response, with roads around the 1,732 ft skyscraper closed and officers preventing passersby from filming the scene. The 108-story CITIC Tower, also known as China Zun, dominates Beijing’s central business district and serves as the headquarters for the state-owned conglomerate CITIC Group. Dramatic footage from Beijing posted on social media showed debris falling from the building, as well as a tail section of the plane and…
LONDON —King Charles will not live at Buckingham Palace after its 10-year refurbishment finishes next year, ending nearly two centuries of the central London landmark serving as the British monarch’s primary residence. Royal officials on Thursday also disclosed that the king paid £12.9 million ($17.04 million) in tax in 2024/25 — the first time the figure has been made public — placing him among Britain’s top 100 taxpayers, according to Reuters news agency. Members of the royal family have promised greater transparency about their finances amid growing criticism after the death of Queen Elizabeth in 2022. Charles decided to continue…
[Editor’s Note: Follow the Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] After 53 days, on June 26, UAE residents heard the shrill of the emergency alert on their phones. Seconds later, a safety alert followed, and then a clarification. Residents were asked to “disregard the previous warning” they received, as the Ministry of Interior clarified the false alarm. The National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management Authority later confirmed that a sudden technical malfunction caused the alerts to go out. The authority and relevant entities issued an apology for the “unintentional technical malfunction” and…
PARIS — A deadly heatwave is straining hospitals, transport systems and public services across Europe, as authorities from France to Poland warn that the continent is struggling to cope with days of punishing temperatures. At least 101 million Europeans have endured temperatures above 35C, according to AFP, with several hundred people thought to have died, including a three-year-old found dead in a car in Paris and people who drowned while trying to cool off. The heat has hit health systems particularly hard. In France, emergency rooms have reported a fourfold increase in heat-related visits, while cardiac arrests have surged. Paris…
DUBAI, 26th June, 2026 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and Chairman of the Dubai Media Council (DMC), chaired a meeting of the council to discuss the next phase of Dubai’s media development, with a focus on enhancing competitiveness, efficiency and readiness, and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global hub for innovation and content creation. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed approved the launch of ‘Dubai Business’, a new business media platform that will be launched under Dubai Media Incorporated, in a strategic move aimed at strengthening Dubai’s position in the…
NEW YORK — Saudi Arabia has reaffirmed that protecting children in armed conflicts is a shared responsibility requiring coordinated international efforts to address both the consequences and root causes of conflict. The Kingdom’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Dr. Abdulaziz Alwasil, made the remarks during a United Nations Security Council session on children and armed conflict on Thursday. Alwasil said Saudi Arabia remains committed to supporting efforts to protect civilians, particularly children, through humanitarian and relief projects implemented by the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center (KSrelief) in more than 90 countries. He noted that the center provides…
MEXICO CITY, 25th June, 2026 (WAM) — Mexico advanced to the Round of 32 at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after defeating Czechia 3-0 in their final Group A match. The co-hosts completed a perfect group-stage campaign with three wins from three matches, finishing top of Group A, while Czechia were eliminated after remaining on one point. Mateo Chavez opened the scoring in the 55th minute, before Julian Quinones doubled Mexico’s lead six minutes later. Alvaro Fidalgo sealed the victory in stoppage time, scoring Mexico’s third goal in the 90+4 minute. Source: Emirates News Agency
Nokia and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have recently expanded their existing collaboration to deliver autonomous networks for the AI era. This move will make it easier for operators to run their full operational stack in the cloud. The two companies will run Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric on AWS, giving service providers access to AI and cloud services needed to pursue Level 4 autonomy. Existing Nokia digital operations applications are already on the platform covering orchestration, assurance and unified inventory. Availability of the latest addition is expected later in 2026. Nokia’s Autonomous Network Fabric brings together intent-based service orchestration across multi-domain,…
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) returns from July 2 to August 30, bringing 60 days of shopping, entertainment, dining and family activities across the city. This year’s edition features everything from apartment giveaways and major retail sales to concerts, restaurant deals and staycation offers. Here’s a look at 12 highlights residents can look forward to this summer. 1. Win a Dubai home For the first time, DSS is giving residents the chance to win one of 12 residential units worth more than Dh50 million through the new Win Your Home in Dubai campaign. Two winners, an Indian resident and a resident…