WASHINGTON, 14th June, 2026 (WAM) — SpaceX launched 29 new satellites for its Starlink constellation into low Earth orbit as part of its global network expansion. In a statement, the company announced that a Falcon 9 rocket launched from the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, carrying satellites for the “Group 10-54” mission. SpaceX successfully deployed the satellites into orbit as planned, while the rocket continued its successful operational record. The “B1080” booster returned safely to its designated landing pad in the Atlantic Ocean after completing its 27th flight. This launch marks the 68th Falcon 9 mission since the…
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MUSCAT, 14th June, 2026 (WAM) — Data released by the GCC Statistical Centre (GCC-Stat) on the occasion of GCC Youth Day, observed annually on June 6, indicate that the total number of young people aged 15–34 in the GCC countries reached approximately 23.5 million in 2024, accounting for 38.2% of the GCC states’ total population. Of this total, 15.1 million were males (64.5%) and 8.4 million were females (35.5%). GCC youth continue to strengthen their role as key partners in the GCC countries’ sustainable development journey, reflecting their growing demographic, economic, and social significance. The Centre noted that the GCC…
PARIS, 14th June, 2026 (WAM) — Isaac Del Toro delivered another outstanding climbing performance today to take victory atop the iconic Grand Colombier on Stage 7 of the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, taking his first pro win on French soil. The penultimate stage featured one of the most demanding finales of the race, culminating with the legendary ascent of the Grand Colombier. The day was animated by an early breakaway which included several strong riders, but the battle for the stage victory ultimately came down to the favourites on the final climb. A key moment came when Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) launched a…
A Dubai court has convicted a 32-year-old man of robbery after he punched another man in the face and forcibly snatched a gold-plated chain from his neck during a confrontation linked to a financial dispute. According to court records, the victim was leaving an apartment where his family was staying in Dubai when he was suddenly confronted by the defendant. Prosecutors said the man attacked the victim without warning, striking him in the face before forcibly removing a chain valued at approximately Dh700 from his neck. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Investigations…
TEHRAN — Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Friday that the proposed Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding between Iran and the United States is closer than ever to being finalized. In a post on X, Araghchi said negotiations had made significant progress and that the agreement was nearing completion. “The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer,” he wrote. Araghchi urged media organizations and commentators to refrain from speculating about the contents of the proposed agreement while negotiations remain underway. “Pending its finalization, the media should refrain from entering speculation about its content,” he said. The Iranian foreign minister added…
GUADALAJARA, Mexico — South Korea came from behind to defeat Czechia 2-1 on Thursday and make a winning start to its FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign in Group A. After a goalless first half at Estadio Guadalajara, Czech captain Ladislav Krejci put his side ahead in the 59th minute with a header from a set piece. South Korea responded quickly, with Hwang In-beom leveling the score eight minutes later after the Asians had created the better chances throughout the match. Czechia thought it had regained the lead when Tomas Soucek headed home from a free kick, but the goal was…
Shreyans Mehta, CTO at Cequence Security. Cequence Security, the leader in application, API, and Agentic AI protection, recently highlighted a significant convergence in the AI security industry. In a striking show of consensus, three leading voices in AI security, Anthropic, Dr. Chase Cunningham, and Cequence Security, have independently converged on a shared conviction: the biggest risk with AI agents isn’t access, it’s what they do once they’re in. Anthropic’s recently published frameworks, Dr. Cunningham’s Agentic Zero Trust research, and Cequence’s AI Gateway architecture all emphasize the need to focus security efforts on controlling agent behaviour, not just authentication. The key…
How a multidisciplinary leader is helping shape the future of healthcare innovation and localisation in the Gulf Published: Thu 11 Jun 2026, 2:48 PM Most leaders are taught to specialise. Yasmine Ghorayeb built her career doing the opposite. A pharmacologist, business strategist, and student of storytelling, she has spent years navigating worlds that rarely intersect: science and strategy, healthcare and innovation, data and human behaviour. For Ghorayeb, the future belongs to those who can connect disciplines that traditionally never spoke to one another. “We’ve entered an era where information is abundant, but clarity is increasingly difficult to find,” she reflects.…
DUBAI, 12th June, 2026 (WAM) — The Mohammed Bin Rashid Innovation Fund (MBRIF), an initiative by the UAE Ministry of Finance to foster innovation and support entrepreneurs across the nation, concluded its Demo Day to spotlight the latest cohort of innovators graduating from its Innovation Accelerator Programme. The latest cohort featured a promising group of founders from the UAE and beyond, each developing solutions aimed at addressing pressing market needs and future growth opportunities across sectors such as sustainability, health, education, water, robotics, and technology. The event served as a platform to recognise their progress, showcase their business potential, and…
Sharjah residents are already adjusting their routines as major road projects and traffic diversions get underway across the emirate, with many preparing for months of longer commutes before the expected improvements take effect. The works, including the Al Taawun Tunnel project and other traffic enhancement initiatives, are designed to ease congestion in the long term. But for now, many commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai said they are spending more time on the road, particularly during the evening rush hour. In response, some residents are considering flexible work schedules, testing alternative routes and even changing their after-work plans to avoid…