LONDON — Maritime authorities are warning of an increased threat to ships off the coast of Somalia after a cargo ship became the latest vessel to be seized in a suspected act of piracy. According to the UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) warning late Sunday, the incident occurred about six nautical miles northeast of Garacad. A third-party report said unauthorized individuals had taken control of the cargo vessel and redirected it to Somali territorial waters. The warning followed a separate hijacking advisory issued by the UKMTO on Saturday involving a tanker seized off Somali waters. At least four vessels have…
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JAKARTA — Rescuers are racing to free people trapped inside a train involved in a fatal collision outside the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Monday. At least 14 people were killed and dozens injured in the accident which took place when a stationary passenger train was hit from behind by a long-distance commuter train running on the same track, the train operator said on Tuesday, as rescuers worked to extract survivors still trapped in the wreckage. The collision happened late on Monday in Bekasi, just outside Jakarta. Local media ran footage of passengers on medical trolleys near Bekasi Timur Station, with…
What began as a temporary favour in a small studio apartment has turned into one of the UAE’s most heartwarming pet stories. Pluto, a rescue dog who was once passed between homes and later left in a boarding facility, has become the first pet in the UAE to win a Mercedes-Benz, after being selected in a campaign run by Shory. But for many animal lovers, the real prize is the life Pluto built after finally finding a family. His owner, Andrea Petrovic, said adopting a dog was never part of the original plan. She and her husband were juggling demanding…
ABU DHABI, 28th April, 2026 (WAM) — NMDC Energy today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2026, stating that it maintained operational continuity across all its projects as a result of integrated efforts, coordination with all relevant stakeholders, and the effective implementation of business continuity frameworks and risk management practices. NMDC Energy delivered solid financial performance in the first three months of 2026, with revenues increasing 33 percent year-on-year to AED5 billion, driven by the continued execution of its robust project backlog. Net profit for Q1 2026 came at AED80 million, reflecting the Company’s prudent approach in…
A Dubai-based communications executive attending the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has described the moment guests dropped to the floor after a shooting scare at the high-profile gathering, as security forces moved in within seconds. Maha Abouelenein, who sits on the global board of directors of the Associated Press, said she was at the event as a guest when the incident unfolded. “We were enjoying our first course and chatting with fellow guests at our table when we heard commotion in the back of the room,” she told Khaleej Times from Miami, where she is attending a conference. When she turned…
MOSCOW — US President Donald Trump plans to meet on Monday with key national security advisors as Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi blamed Washington for the failure of talks this month in the Pakistani capital aimed at reaching a deal to end the war that has engulfed the Middle East and strangled the global economy. Iran’s top diplomat made the remarks after landing in Russia where he is expected to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putinas part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour. In a sign that backchannel efforts were ongoing, the Fars news agency said Iran had passed “written messages”…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia has reached approximately 64 gigawatts (GW) in total renewable energy project capacity launched to date, according to figures released by the Ministry of Energy. In addition, the Ministry revealed that 20.6 GW of projects were launched in 2025 alone. In terms of operational capacity, 12.3 GW of renewable energy projects are currently connected to the national electricity grid. Energy storage is also expanding, with 30 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of battery storage project capacity launched, including 8 GWh already linked to the electrical grid. The figures underscore Saudi Arabia’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix, enhance grid…
UAE residents have just weeks left to make the most of the country’s outdoor destinations before summer temperatures make it near-impossible to spend time outside. With the mercury set to climb past 40°C by June, here are some places worth visiting now: Masfout, Ajman: The mountain village that surprised the world Masfout earned the title of Best Tourism Village in the World from the United Nations Tourism Organisation in 2025, beating 270 villages from 65 countries. About 90 minutes from Dubai, the village sits noticeably cooler and quieter than the coast. The Masfout Gateway, inaugurated in February 2026, serves as…
MANAMA — Bahrain has revoked the nationality of 69 individuals, including dependents, under a decision targeting people accused of acts deemed harmful to the Kingdom’s security and stability. According to the Bahrain News Agency, the measure was issued in line with directives of King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa to take necessary action against those accused of treason or undermining national security. The move also follows directives from Crown Prince and Prime Minister Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa to preserve the Kingdom’s security and stability. Authorities said the decision was taken under Article 10(3) of Bahrain’s Citizenship Law, which…
RIYADH — The Transport General Authority (TGA) has urged all carriers in the Kingdom to fully comply with the prohibition on transporting violators of Hajj regulations and instructions to Makkah or the holy sites. These include holders of all types of visit visas and individuals without a Hajj permit or an entry permit to Makkah for residents for work or housing purposes, until the end of Dhul Hijjah 14, corresponding to May 31. The directive comes within the framework of integrated national efforts and in implementation of the Ministry of Interior’s announcements on regulations and instructions aimed at organizing crowd…