BEIRUT — Israeli warplanes and forces carried out a series of strikes, attacks, and massive explosions across southern Lebanon from overnight into Friday afternoon despite, Lebanese state media reported. The Israeli army carried out massive explosions in two stages in the area between the towns of Arnoun and Kfar Tebnit, the official National News Agency (NNA) reported. It added that the explosion had reverberated throughout the southern towns. NNA said Israeli warplanes struck the town of Mansouri after 2 am local time early Friday (2300GMT Thursday), while a series of powerful explosions were also reported in the area, with blasts…
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ANCHORAGE — A charter plane crashed near a remote radar site in western Alaska in the US on Thursday, killing all eight people on board, CNN reported on Friday, citing federal aviation and military officials. A Cessna 441 crashed near its destination around 12.15 pm local time (2015GMT) Thursday, after departing from Anchorage and heading to Cape Newenham, about 725 kilometers southwest, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said, according to initial information. The aircraft was a civilian-contracted flight carrying eight personnel, the Alaskan Command said, adding that there were no survivors, as confirmed by search-and-rescue teams. “This is a devastating…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Hudayriyat Island topped the Abu Dhabi real estate market in terms of sales value for the second consecutive quarter, according to the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Report for H1 2026, released by the Abu Dhabi Real Estate Centre (ADREC). The island recorded AED19 billion, accounting for 27 percent of the residential sales value in the emirate. Saadiyat Island ranked second with AED13.3 billion, followed by Al Reem Island and Al Maryah Island (operated by the Abu Dhabi Global Market area) with total sales of AED10.5 billion, and Yas Island at AED7.3 billion.…
DUBAI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) is committed to promoting sustainable lifestyles and helping customers improve the efficiency of their electricity and water consumption while making the best use of resources at home. Through innovative digital services available on its website and smart app, DEWA empowers customers to monitor their consumption patterns, identify opportunities to reduce waste and make informed decisions. These tools enable them to contribute to a more environmentally sustainable community while maintaining high standards of comfort and well-being in their homes. Supporting Dubai’s vision for a more sustainable future, DEWA continues…
JENIN — A new generation of Israeli settlers has returned to the settlement of Kadim in the occupied West Bank, two decades after it was closed by a previous Israeli government. Thirty “pioneer families” had arrived in the settlement on Thursday from Tel Aviv, according to the regional settlers’ council, riding a wave of Jewish nationalism driven by Israel’s current government. The settlers traveled in small groups, some accompanied by military escorts, with Israeli flags displayed on their vehicles as they passed Palestinian villages and agricultural land. Some families also brought trailers carrying furniture, bedding and construction materials. Speaking at…
John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer at F5. F5, the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, announced that F5 Distributed Cloud Web App and API Protection (WAAP), part of the F5 Application Delivery and Security Platform (ADSP), was placed in the Leader tier of SecureIQLab’s 2026 Cloud WAAP v5.0 CyberRisk Validation Comparative Report. F5 was one of a select few evaluated vendors to earn both the Secure-by-Design and Secure-by-Default certifications. Enterprises buying application security products have long faced a trade-off. Some solutions stop sophisticated attacks but demand constant tuning and specialised staff to run. Others deploy easily…
ABU DHABI, 21st August, 2026 (WAM) — Borouge Plc confirmed approval for an interim dividend of $656 million, equivalent to 8.1 fils per share. The company also reaffirmed its intention to pay a total dividend of 16.2 fils per share for 2026, with the final 8.1 fils per share expected in Q2 2027. Since its June 2022 IPO, Borouge shareholders have distributed $4.9 billion in dividends. Hazeem Sultan Al Suwaidi, Chief Executive Officer of Borouge Plc, said that the Board’s approval of the H1 2026 interim dividend reflects Borouge’s resilient financial performance, disciplined execution and continued ability to deliver attractive…
WASHINGTON — More than 750 members of the US military have been wounded since the Iran war began, according to data published on the Department of Defense’s website. More than 50 soldiers were added to the Pentagon’s casualty database on Wednesday, bringing the total figures to 757 wounded and 18 killed, underscoring the growing human and financial cost of the conflict. Of the 757 service members reported wounded, more than 580 are Army soldiers. The total also includes 86 sailors, 64 airmen and 19 Marines, according to the Pentagon’s Defense Casualty Analysis System. The database also lists 18 US service…
WASHINGTON —US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday warned allies that they would either be with them or against them when it comes to economically isolating Iran. He said the new push to ramp up sanctions against Iran would be the “greatest coordinated economic isolation” in the history of the world. In a message to allies, Bessent said, “This is going to be the greatest coordinated economic isolation in the history of the world. And we are going to them and saying you are either with us or against us”. His statement followed President Donald Trump’s threat a day earlier…
Mario M. Veljovic. Mario M. Veljovic explains how specialised expertise, recurring services and trusted data can help partners deliver measurable customer outcomes. A rtificial intelligence is creating new opportunities across the channel, but sustainable growth will depend on more than selling the latest technologies. Partners must strengthen their expertise, develop recurring services and help customers establish the secure infrastructure, trusted data and cyber resilience required for successful AI adoption. In an interview, Mario M. Veljovic, General Manager at VAD Technologies, discusses how channel partners can remain competitive, improve profitability and evolve into trusted advisors. He also examines the importance of…