WASHINGTON — A US judge has nullified a legal agreement between President Donald Trump and federal agencies that granted him immunity from tax audits and allowed his administration to create a since-abandoned $1.8bn (£1.3bn) “anti-weaponization” fund. The fund, intended to compensate individuals claiming they were unfairly targeted by the government, was unveiled in May in exchange for Trump dropping his personal $10bn lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was filed for an “improper purpose,” US District Judge Kathleen Williams said Monday in a scathing decision that recommended attorney sanctions…
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ABU DHABI — The United Arab Emirates has accused Iran of a “brazen” attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, killing an Indian crew member and wounding eight others. The strait remains a key flashpoint between the US and Iran, with both sides clashing over the waterway’s control on Monday after exchanging strikes in the region over Sunday night. As tensions over the international waterway ramped up, the UAE said on Monday night that Iranian cruise missiles targeted national oil tankers Mombasa and Al Bahiyah with two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane…
[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on how US-Iran hostilities have escalated since a 14-point deal was signed on June 12, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] The Indian embassy in the UAE has issued a statement on Tuesday, offering codolences over the death of an Indian crew member in Iranian attacks on two UAE tankers earlier today. “We condole the tragic loss of an Indian seafarer in the attacks on two vessels, Al Bahiyah & Mombasa B.” the mission said. The seafarer was a crew member of the Mombasa tanker. The Indian diplomatic mission said that it is closely monitoring…
DUBAI, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai Ports Authority, part of the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC), held a high-level coordination meeting with representatives of shipping companies, shipping agents and cargo consolidation operators, along with a number of strategic partners. The meeting aimed to discuss current operational developments and review mechanisms for improving the efficiency of container movement and the flow of goods through the ports. The meeting was chaired by Captain Ibrahim Al Blooshi, Executive Director of the Dubai Ports Authority at the Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation, and was held at the Corporation’s headquarters…
BANGKOK — Thai authorities are investigating if negligence was what led to the deadly inferno at a Bangkok pub late on Sunday, as survivors reported doors being locked and the lack of signage demarcating emergency exits. The death toll from the fire has increased to 30 while more than 70 people remain hospitalized, with 24 of them in critical condition, according to Bangkok city officials. The blaze at the Rong Beer Na Ladprao pub , the city’s deadliest in 17 years, broke out late Sunday in a northern part of the Thai capital. The use of flammable materials as decoration…
ADEN — Yemeni President Rashad Al-Alimi on Monday vowed that no aircraft would be allowed to violate the country’s airspace after government forces struck the runway of Houthi-controlled Sanaa International Airport, accusing the group of undermining peace efforts and violating Yemen’s sovereignty. In a statement, Al-Alimi said the Houthis ignored regional and international mediation efforts and insisted on receiving an illegal flight in defiance of state authority. He said Yemeni armed forces carried out a defensive strike on the airport’s runway to protect national sovereignty and prevent “the imposition of a new fait accompli” outside the framework of the constitution…
[Editor’s Note: For the latest updates on how US-Iran hostilities have escalated since a 14-point deal was signed on June 12, follow the Khaleej Times live blog.] Amid the heightened hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, The UAE’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) has announce early on Tuesday that national tankers were targeted by two Iranian cruise missiles while transiting the southern shipping lane of the Strait of Hormuz, within Omani territorial waters. The attack on the Mombasa and the Al Bahiyah, the ministry added, resulted in the death of one Indian crew member aboard the Mombasa tanker and the injury…
High blood pressure is often described as a “silent killer”, but UAE doctors say many people are unaware that it can also quietly damage the kidneys long before symptoms appear. Healthcare specialists across the UAE are urging residents to undergo regular blood pressure checks and kidney screening, warning that delayed diagnosis can lead to chronic kidney disease, kidney failure and other serious complications. According to the World Health Organization, around 600 million adults worldwide — approximately 44 per cent of people living with hypertension — do not know they have the condition. Stay up to date with the latest news.…
DUBAI, 13th July, 2026 (WAM) — The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Courts today published statistics for the first six months of 2026, the first half-year results since the launch of its five-year strategy in December 2025. A total of 810 cases were filed from January to June, a 25% increase year-on-year, with a combined claim value of AED 10.02billion (US$2.73 billion), up 48% from the same period in 2025, and averaging AED55 million in claims every day of the period. The figures provide an early indication of delivery against the Courts’ strategic direction, with higher-value disputes before the DIFC…
JEDDAH — Newly appointed Jeddah Mayor Ehsan Bafaqeeh officially assumed his duties on Monday, meeting with municipal leaders and employees while reviewing ongoing projects and the municipality’s operational priorities. Bafaqeeh chaired a meeting with officials from the municipality’s various sectors and departments to review key files, discuss current work plans, and assess the performance of municipal services. He stressed the importance of strengthening institutional work and enhancing coordination among departments to improve the efficiency of municipal services and advance Jeddah’s quality-of-life objectives. Bafaqeeh said his familiarity with Jeddah, its challenges, and his previous experience in issues related to the municipality’s…