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US Envoys Head To Ukraine After Putin Talks
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- US Envoys Head To Ukraine After Putin Talks
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- 0:20
- Date posted
- 7 hours ago
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- Two of US President Donald Trump’s top negotiators are heading to Kyiv after holding three hours of closed-door talks with Vladimir Putin in Moscow over efforts to end the war in Ukraine.
Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are expected to meet Ukrainian officials on Sunday after what the White House described as discussions on “substantive plans for next steps.”
Putin’s adviser called the Moscow talks “constructive” and “extremely frank”, while saying the discussions also covered economic issues and potential Russian-American projects.
Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky has signalled he is ready for a “substantive conversation” as diplomatic efforts intensify.
The talks come as Russia and Ukraine continue to trade heavy missile and drone strikes, while Moscow retains control of roughly one-fifth of Ukrainian territory.
#Khaleejtimes #Ukraine #Russia #US #DonaldTrump #Pu...
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- Indonesia's main airport suspends operations after volcanic eruption
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Indonesia halted operations at its main international airport outside Jakarta on Sunday due to ash spewed from the Anak Krakatoa volcano, more than 150 kilometres away.
Mount Anak Krakatoa erupted on Saturday, producing a fountain of lava and booming sounds that could be heard up to 700 kilometres (435 miles) away, the geology agency said in a statement.
Two new eruptions were recorded on Sunday, the volcanology agency warned.
Ash from the volcano was detected in the airspace surrounding Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, prompting authorities to suspend operations from 1.30am Sunday (Saturday 1830 GMT).
"The latest paper test…showed positive results indicating the spread of volcanic ash in the Soekarno-Hatta International Airport area; consequently, the airport closure was extended until Sunday at 09.30am (0230 GMT)," the transport ministry said in a statement Sunday.
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- Miss World 2026: Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola wins coveted crown
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 10 hours ago
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- Joheirry Mola Dominguez, a teacher and journalist from the Dominican Republic, won the 73rd Miss World 2026 title in a glittering ceremony in Vietnam on Saturday.
The 24-year-old was crowned by her predecessor, Opal Suchata Chuangsri, the first contestant from Thailand to win the 72nd edition of the pageant held last year.
Spain's Elisabeth Reynés was crowned the first runner-up, while Malaysia’s Taanusiya Chetty emerged as the second runner-up at the finale held in Vietnam's Nha Trang.
Zimbabwe, Zambia, Senegal, Kenya, South Africa, Peru, United States, Argentina, Dominican Republic, Brazil, Malaysia, Philippines, Cook Islands, China, Vietnam, France, Spain, Belgium, Gibraltar, and Ukraine made up the Top 20 of Miss World 2026.
Nikita Porwal from India reached the Top 40, but failed to proceed further in the competition.
#Khaleejtimes #MissWorld2026 #MissWorld #JoheirryMola #DominicanR...
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- Kuwait arrests man, scraps car after video of him driving recklessly surfaces
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 11 hours ago
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- A viral video has landed one reckless driver in serious trouble.
Kuwait’s General Traffic Department arrested a man accused of driving recklessly and negligently in a way that endangered the lives and property of others.
Authorities said the man was arrested after investigations into the viral footage, referred to the Central Prison and had his vehicle seized.
Under Article 33 of Kuwait’s traffic law, reckless or negligent driving that puts people or property at risk can carry:
1 to 3 years in prison
A fine of up to 1,000 Kuwaiti dinars
Vehicle confiscation upon a court conviction
#Khaleejtimes #Kuwait #RoadSafety #RecklessDriving #GCC
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- US-Iran war: Tit-for-tat strikes as Centcom, IRGC shoot at vessels in Hormuz
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- On Saturday, US Centcom said it struck three Iranian crude oil carriers after Iranian Revolutionary Guards (IRGC) launched ballistic missiles towards two US Navy warships "patrolling regional waters".
The military confirmed that the US aircraft carrier and guided-missile destroyer "successfully evaded" Iranian attacks, and that no American personnel were harmed.
After the attacks on the US warships, Centcom said it struck the three Iran crude oil carriers which it claimed are "part of a multibillion-dollar shadow network that funds the IRGC and its regional proxies".
According to Reuters, Iran then responded by targeting three tankers that it said were transiting through unauthorised routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
The latest tit-for-tat exchange marks a fresh escalation in the US-Iran war, a conflict that has been now ongoing for over six months. With any military activity in the Hormuz strait having a global ...
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- Trump says Iran war is 'small potatoes' for US
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 12 hours ago
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- US President Donald Trump says that the Iran war is "small potatoes" for the United States, a day after Vice President JD Vance said he wouldn't describe the conflict as a war, AFP reported.
"A lot of people don't call it a war. I call it a military conflict because it's small potatoes for us. It's not a big thing. We did Venezuela, and we did this," Trump tells reporters when asked about Vance's comments.
#Khaleejtimes #Trump #US #Iran
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- US ambassador: Israel has no plan to forcibly displace Palestinians from Gaza | Khaleej Times
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- 0:32
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said there is “no plan” to force Palestinians out of Gaza, after Israeli officials publicly discussed plans to remove residents from the war-battered territory.
His remarks came a day after Defence Minister Israel Katz said Israel was ready to remove Palestinians by sea and land, but was waiting for US approval.
Huckabee said Palestinians should have the right to leave “if they wish to”, while insisting that forced displacement was not being proposed.
📹️: AFP
Read: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/mena/us-ambassador-israel-not-planning-forced-displacement-gaza
#watch #unitedstates #israel #gaza #gazadisplacement #palestinians #khaleejtimes
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- 64-year-old woman rescued after 10 days buried in Nepal flood | Khaleej Times
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- 0:28
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- A 64-year-old woman was rescued alive from her home in Nuwakot, Nepal, 10 days after it was buried under mud and debris following devastating floods.
Nepal Police said Chandrika Shrestha was found while teams were clearing the area.
She was airlifted to Kathmandu for treatment.
#nepal #nepalfloods #rescuemission #watch #khaleejtimes
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- Sharjah Police warn against distracted driving | Khaleej Times
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- 0:06
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Sharjah Police released footage showing a sedan ramming into a traffic island and knocking over a signboard before coming to a stop on the main road.
Sharjah Police urged motorists to avoid distracted driving and remain attentive on the road.
Distracted driving was linked to 16% of major road accidents in the UAE in 2025.
📹️: shjpolice/ IG
#watch #sharjah #roadaccidents #uae #khaleejtimes
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- Trump says US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain soon | Khaleej Times
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- Trump told reporters on Friday that the US may hit Iran's Pickaxe Mountain very soon.
Pickaxe Mountain, located near Iran's heavily damaged Natanz uranium enrichment facility, is a heavily fortified site that hosts two deeply buried tunnel complexes, Reuters reported.
📹️: AFP
#donaldtrump #pickaxemountain #iran #iranwar #kuhekolang #watch #khaleejtimes
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- At least 10 killed in Bolivia military base blast | Khaleej Times
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 1 day ago
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- An explosion at a military barracks in Viacha, Bolivia, on Friday, September 4, killed at least 10 people and injured dozens more.
Officials said the blast may have originated from a fireworks stockpile, while the cause remains under investigation.
Residents were urged to stay at least 150 metres away amid warnings of another possible explosion.
Read: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/americas/bolivia-military-base-blast-death-toll?fbclid=IwcGRvZgVleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAwzNTA2ODU1MzE3MjgAAR7LgT4Ck9dGAw3L7VwjvbsrVJ9U2pZlt0NBhhXka8jkJf9Q5kG2dXCHrBSVZA_aem_SrfJqJJEYht0BPN1dZClnA&utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&utm_term=Autofeed
📹️: AFP
#bolivia #boliviamilitary #explosion #watch #khaleejtimes
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- UAE tightens rules on fake and unsafe goods | Khaleej Times
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Counterfeit, adulterated, or spoiled products must be removed within 24 hours of official notification.
In Q1 2026, authorities conducted 10,023 inspections and found 189 violations.
Ever unknowingly bought a fake product?
Tell us in the comments.
#fakeproducts #spoiledgoods #adulteration #uae #khaleejtimes #watch #uaelaw
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- Watch | Vehicles overturn in Abu Dhabi road crash
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- 0:24
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Abu Dhabi Police issued a warning on Friday, September 4, after footage showed a sedan ramming into a pickup truck, sending it into a barrier and overturning.
A second collision then triggered a chain reaction involving several vehicles.
Police warned motorists against distracted driving and stopping in the middle of the road, urging drivers to stay alert and move to a safe location after a crash.
#roadaccident #caraccident #roadsafety #abudhabi #khaleejtimes
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- Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams 🇱🇰 | A celebration | Khaleej Times
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- A celebration of Sri Lanka’s tourism, culture, cuisine, craftsmanship and growing partnership with the UAE.
From authentic Sri Lankan flavours and live fusion music to fashion, gems, jewellery, and precious stones, the second edition of Sri Lanka Beyond Your Dreams brought together leaders, investors, tourism stakeholders, creatives, and changemakers for an evening showcasing everything that makes Sri Lanka truly unforgettable.
#khaleejtimes #srilanka #beyondyourdreams
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- Drivers navigate through wildfire smoke in Indonesia | Khaleej Times
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- 0:43
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Motorists made their way through thick smoke as wildfires continued to spread across Indonesia’s Central Kalimantan province on Borneo.
The fires have blanketed parts of Borneo and Sumatra in smog, with haze drifting into Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines.
Have you ever driven through heavy smoke or haze? Share your experience in the comments.
🎥: AFP
#watch #indonesia #indonesiawildfire #singapore #philippines #smog
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- Two Nepal tunnel workers rescued after more than a week | Khaleej Times
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- Two hydropower workers have been rescued from a debris-buried tunnel in Nepal, more than a week after floods and landslides swept through the area on August 26.
Sanjay Shah, 30, and Kabir Maharjan, 45, were pulled from the Trishuli 3A tunnel on Friday.
🎥: AFP
#nepal #nepalflood #rescuemission #watch #khaleejtimes
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- JETOUR G700 TOPFIRE launches in Riyadh as we put it through a serious off-road test
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- From the launch stage to a course featuring 14 demanding off-road obstacles, we pushed the SUV to see what it could really handle.
The result? It handled the challenge with confidence and came through the test impressively.
The JETOUR G700 TOPFIRE is now available in the UAE through Elite Group Holding.
👉🏻@jetouruae | @elitegroupholding | @jetourauto.
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- US probes Iran wedding strike | Khaleej Times
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 2 days ago
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- The US is investigating a strike on Tuesday near a wedding gathering in Kuhestak, Sirik County, southern Iran, that killed at least five people and wounded nearly 70.
A Reuters analysis by weapons experts found a direct hit from a US munition likely caused the damage.
The US military said it “never targets civilians”, while US Vice President JD Vance said, “We want to know.”
Read: https://www.khaleejtimes.com/world/americas/probe-iran-sirik-wedding-strike-direct-hit-us-munition
#jdvance #usiranwar #iranwar #iranwedding #sirik #watch #khaleejtimes
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- Protest in Tunis as court begins final hearing in trial of opposition figures
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Court of Cassation began hearing the last appeal Thursday in a case that has gripped, and divided, the nation. At stake: the fate of 34 defendants, many of them vocal critics of President Kais Saied, who were handed sentences of up to 45 years in November's appeal trial.
Outside the courthouse, a small crowd gathered in solidarity with the accused. Among them: opposition lawyer Dalila Msaddek, whose brother Jawhar Ben Mbarek is one of the defendants. Her words on the trial were blunt, calling it nothing more than "the blatant implementation of political instructions."
The list of the accused reads like a roll call of Tunisia's political opposition, party leaders Issam Chebbi and Ghazi Chaouachi, businessman Kamel Ltaief, and dozens of human rights defenders and lawyers.
Amnesty International has called on Tunisian authorities to "rectify a travesty of justice," pointing to convictions built on what it describes as unfounded c...
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- UN warns of ‘supersized’ El Niño as extreme weather looms
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The world is entering a “danger zone of extreme weather” as El Niño strengthens, the UN warns.
The natural weather phenomenon could become the strongest in more than 70 years and last until at least February 2027, according to the World Meteorological Organization.
El Niño can:
• Trigger droughts in some regions
• Bring stronger typhoons and flooding elsewhere
• Push temperatures even higher
• Intensify the effects of human-driven climate change
UN chief António Guterres warned that “El Niño is being supersized before our eyes”, saying the planet is entering “uncharted waters” as temperatures rise.
#Khaleejtimes #ElNino #ClimateChange #ExtremeWeather #Weather #GlobalWarming #ClimateCrisis #WMO
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- Wildfire smoke from Indonesia spreads toxic haze across Malaysia and Philippines
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- Thick smog from weeks-long fires is blanketing parts of Indonesia and spreading to Malaysia, Singapore and the Philippines, affecting air quality and forcing schools to close in Banjarbaru.
50,000+ respiratory infection cases in Indonesia have been linked to land and forest fires since July, with thousands hospitalised.
Parts of Sarawak recorded “unhealthy” air pollution levels.
Palawan residents reported a burnt smell, headaches and eye and throat irritation.
Singapore is monitoring pollution levels, with N95 masks being stockpiled and schools limiting outdoor activities.
The haze continues to raise concerns across the region.
#Khaleejtimes #Indonesia #Wildfires #Haze #AirPollution #Malaysia #Singapore #Philippines #Borneo #SoutheastAsia
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- From Star Wars to Banksy: George Lucas’ new museum brings stories to life
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 3 days ago
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- The Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens to the public on September 22, featuring more than 1,200 works spanning historic and contemporary art, from illustrations and paintings to Star Wars memorabilia and works by artists including Banksy.
The Star Wars creator says the project took almost two decades to bring to life, driven by his desire to honour artists who help tell the stories we know and love.
Los Angeles
1,200+ works
Star Wars memorabilia
Historic & modern narrative art
#Khaleejtimes #LucasMuseum #GeorgeLucas #StarWars #NarrativeArt #LosAngeles #Art #Banksy #Museum
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- Trump says prepared to strike Iran again, renewed campaign won't last long
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- US President Donald Trump said that the United States was ready to attack Iran again after extensive bombardment of sites across the country left at least 19 Iranians dead.
He said that the renewed US campaign against Iran would not continue for "too long" after the biggest exchange of fire between Tehran and Washington since July.
Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that Iran was trying to build a rocket that drops mines and the US had destroyed it. He also said Iran had been working to restore its radar and missile systems, which were also targeted in the US strikes.
📹: X / @ CENTCOM
#Khaleejtimes #Trump #US #Iran #MiddleEast
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- Netanyahu says 'we are not retreating' during Gaza visit
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday visited Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip, where he vowed not to pull back troops despite a recent push by mediators to advance a US-backed ceasefire plan calling for their withdrawal.
It was the first time Netanyahu has visited the war-shattered territory since the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas came into effect in October 2025.
#netanyahu #khaleejtimes #gaza
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- Starlink vs du, e&: Compare cost, network speed, packages in UAE
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
- Description
- Starlink, an internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, will start operating in the UAE after the country’s telecoms authority granted it a 10-year licence.
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) granted Starlink a 10-year General Satellite Services Licence, allowing the company to establish, operate and manage a public satellite telecommunications network and provide satellite broadband internet services in the UAE.
#starlink #elonmusck #khaleejtimes
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- Venice to roll out red carpet for 'lucky' Clooney on opening night
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- The Venice Film Festival kicked off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase poised to hand George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.
The charismatic 65-year-old, a frequent red carpet guest at the world's oldest film festival, will provide a shot of A-list adrenaline despite Hollywood studios mostly staying away this year.
#khaleejtimes#veniceff #georgeclooney
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- Nepal's young PM faces gravest test after flood catastrophe
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Nepal's rapper-turned-prime minister swept to power six months ago promising reform, but his young government now faces its gravest test after a glacial collapse unleashed catastrophe, analysts say.
A huge wave of freezing water and debris killed more than 1,000 people and left nearly 4,500 missing, with Kathmandu warning reconstruction costs could run into the "billions of dollars".
The Himalayan nation has limited resources to confront destruction on such a scale, and the disaster is stark warning of the dangerous fragility of its mountain environment in a rapidly heating world.
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#Nepal #Flood #Khaleejtimes
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- Iran strikes back against latest US attacks
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 4 days ago
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- Iran struck US interests around the Middle East on Wednesday, vowing "severe" consequences for renewed American attacks on the Islamic republic.
The latest fighting over the Strait of Hormuz once again expanded to US military bases in the region and drew Washington's Gulf allies deeper into the six-month conflict.
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- 'All the joy he gave us': Argentines thank Messi as he announces international retirement
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- The end of an era.
Lionel Messi has announced his retirement from international football at 39, bringing down the curtain on a legendary Argentina career spanning more than two decades.
From heartbreak to glory, Messi gave Argentina some of its greatest footballing moments, including the World Cup triumph in 2022.
6 defining achievements:
• 2022 World Cup winner
• 2021 Copa América winner
• 2024 Copa América winner
• Argentina’s all-time top scorer — 125 goals
• Most World Cup appearances — 34
• 21 World Cup goals
After 207 appearances for Argentina, the era of Messi in the Albiceleste shirt is coming to an end.
A legend leaves the international stage.
#Khaleejtimes #LionelMessi #Messi #Argentina #WorldCup #Football #Soccer #GOAT #ArgentinaFootball #CopaAmerica
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- Trump calls reporter stupid
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- “What a stupid question.” Donald Trump dismissed a reporter’s question on whether he had ruled out using nuclear weapons against Iran, before answering “yes” and saying there was “no reason for it.”
The tense Oval Office exchange quickly went viral, as Trump claimed Iran had been “totally defeated militarily” while the conflict continues into its sixth month.
Trump said Iran would “never have a nuclear weapon”, but reports that Pentagon discussions have included the nuclear option have added fresh scrutiny to his remarks.
#Khaleejtimes #DonaldTrump #Trump #Iran #US #USA #IranWar #NuclearWeapons #WhiteHouse
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- Starlink vs du, e&: Compare cost, network speed, packages in UAE
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- 0:10
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
- Description
- SpaceX’s Starlink is coming to the UAE after securing a 10-year licence, but how does it stack up against du and e&?
Starlink will use low-Earth-orbit satellites to deliver internet, adding a space-based layer to the UAE’s existing fibre and 5G networks.
UAE internet options:
Starlink: Dh300/month + Dh1,465 hardware | Up to 400+ Mbps
du: From Dh229/month | Fibre & 5G
e&: Neo from Dh399/month | Up to 1Gbps
Beyond homes, Starlink will also serve businesses, government entities, maritime and aviation sectors.
#Khaleejtimes #Starlink #SpaceX #ElonMusk #UAE #Dubai #TDRAUAE
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- Trump claims Iran has '300% inflation', calls it a 'failed nation'
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- 0:31
- Date posted
- 5 days ago
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- As Washington and Tehran resumed attacks for the first time in a month, US President Donald Trump called Iran a "failed nation", claiming that inflation in the country was at 300 per cent.
When asked about the fresh escalation, he told reporters at the White House that we "will see what happens". In a repeat of his usual statements, the US President claimed that Iran has no Navy or Air Force, and that the US was waging this war to prevent Iran from having a nuclear weapon.
🎥: web / @ FOXNEWS
#Khaleejtimes #US #Trump #Iran #Hormuz #MiddleEast
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- Jury finds ex-gang leader Duane Davis guilty of murder in Tupac Shakur case
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Nearly 30 years after hip-hop legend Tupac Shakur was fatally shot in Las Vegas, a Nevada jury has convicted former street gang leader Duane “Keffe D” Davis of first-degree murder.
The 63-year-old was accused of orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting after Tupac and his entourage assaulted Davis’ nephew.
Prosecutors said Davis helped organise the group that went looking for Tupac and provided the firearm used in the attack. The alleged shooter was never identified.
Davis faces a maximum sentence of life in prison without parole. He has said he plans to appeal.
Tupac was 25 when he was killed, becoming one of the most influential and enduring figures in hip-hop history.
#Khaleejtimes #Tupac #TupacShakur #KeffeD #HipHop #Rap
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- 1 week since Nepal floods: PM demands global action as death toll rises over 900
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- 0:36
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- It has been a week since deadly floods hit the Nepal-Tibet border after a glacier collapse caused a huge wave of freezing water and debris to wash away entire villages, killing at least 939 people and leaving nearly 4,500 missing.
Nepal, a largely rural nation of 30 million people, has contributed little to the emissions driving global warming churned out by wealthy and industrialised nations, but is suffering its consequences.
Global bodies and countries have come together to provide financial and humanitarian support to the Himalayan nation, along with rescue teams helping find missing persons and carrying out body recoveries.
Teams are also racing against time to reach around 100 hydropower workers believed to be trapped inside several tunnels. They have been digging, drilling and clearing debris, but three bodies have so far been recovered from two tunnels, with routes still blocked by thick mud.
#Khalee...
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- What’s changing in UAE schools in 2026-27?
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- More than 1.277 million students are returning to over 1,180 schools across the UAE today, with 11 new schools, 5,810 school buses and 8 million textbooks prepared for the new year.
Here’s what students, parents and teachers need to know:
. No traditional homework from Kindergarten to Grade 2
. Arabic assessment expands to all Grade 1 pupils
. Digital tool use regulated for Grade 6 students in public schools
. New 50:50 assessment model for Cycle 3 Group A subjects
. Project-based learning expands nationwide
. School evaluations to roll out across public and Ministry-licensed private schools
. 24,000+ educators to take part in specialised training
The Ministry says the changes aim to strengthen foundational skills while building a more flexible, future-ready education system.
#Khaleejtimes UAE #BackToSchool #UAEEducation #Education
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- Turkey, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are joining forces on regional security.
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- 0:13
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- Turkey hosted the first ministerial meeting of the countries’ new regional defence pact, Turkish sources said Sunday.
The Mecca Joint Defence Agreement, signed earlier this month, aims to strengthen collective deterrence against acts of aggression and diversify security options in the region.
The meeting marks the first major step in putting the new defence partnership into action.
#Khaleejtimes #Turkey #SaudiArabia #Pakistan #Defence #Security #MiddleEast #RegionalSecurity #MeccaAgreement #Geopolitics
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- Nearly 20 still missing after north Cyprus ferry capsize kills eight
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Nearly 20 people were missing on Monday after a ferry capsized off northern Cyprus, killing at least eight, as divers joined search teams scouring deep waters for any survivors.
The double-hulled ferry with 267 aboard took in water and flipped over on Sunday just off the port city of Kyrenia, leaving survivors clinging to the overturned hull. They were rescued by passing vessels and the coastguard authorities.
"We've been waiting since the morning, for 12 hours or maybe more," said Naif Ezer, one of those waiting anxiously outside the port for news of passengers through the early hours of Monday.
#Khaleejtimes #Cyprus #NorthernCyprus #Kyrenia #Turkey
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- Spain's Sanchez rules out responsibility of Moroccan authorities in migrant surg
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- 0:15
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Monday ruled out any responsibility on the part of the Moroccan authorities in the sudden influx of migrants who arrived at the Spanish enclave of Ceuta a month ago.
"No intelligence service with which the Spanish government normally cooperates sheds any doubt, or rather, suggests any doubt, about the involvement in one way or another of the Moroccan authorities," Sanchez told Cadena Ser radio.
#Khaleejtimes #Spain #Morocco #Sanchez
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- Philippines floods: 33 dead, 8 million affected as monsoon rains swamp Central Luzon
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- At least 33 people have died, 19 were injured and three remain missing, while around 8 million people have been affected by the flooding.
Up to 200mm of rain fell in 24 hours, worsening floods that had already hit the region the previous week.
Homes, roads, bridges, farms and infrastructure have been damaged, with several provinces declaring states of calamity and thousands forced to evacuate.
Authorities are also facing growing criticism over flood-control projects, with residents and community groups blaming inadequate infrastructure and environmental damage for worsening the crisis.
#Khaleejtimes #Philippines #PhilippinesFloods #Floods #Monsoon #CentralLuzon #Flooding #Asia
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- US strikes Iran for first time in a month, IRGC retaliates with attack in Jordan
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- 0:12
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
- Description
- Iran said Monday it attacked US military targets in Jordan in retaliation for the first American strikes on its territory in a month, marking a fresh flare-up in the six-month war.
Tehran's powerful Revolutionary Guards said they struck two US military air bases with ballistic missiles in Washington-allied Jordan, causing "heavy damage."
Jordan's army said it had intercepted eight missiles, without stating their origin.
The strikes came after the United States said Sunday it had attacked Iranian rocket launchers on a small island in the Strait of Hormuz.
Washington said its attacks were aimed at preventing Iran from launching more sea mines into the strait, days after it announced it had completed clearing explosives from the strategic waterway.
#Khaleejtimes #Iran #US #Hormuz #Jordan #Trump
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- Death toll rises to 903 in Nepal; 4,247 remain missing
- Runtime
- 0:11
- Date posted
- 6 days ago
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- #BreakingNews
The death toll in Nepal has risen to 903, according to the country's disaster authority. The number of missing has also increased to 4,247 people.
As of today, 10,451 have been rescued, according to the authority.
According to AFP, Chinese state media earlier confirmed 16 dead and 546 people missing in Tibet following Wednesday's disaster, taking the overall toll to 919 dead, and 4,793 missing
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- 1.27 million UAE students head back to school as families reset routines
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- 0:10
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- 7 days ago
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- UAE schools are back, and more than 1.27 million students are starting a new academic year today.
More than 1,180 schools across the country have reopened their doors, bringing back early mornings, packed school bags, school runs — and plenty of first-day excitement.
But this year, students are returning to more than just a familiar routine. Several changes are being introduced, including:
No traditional homework for students from KG to Grade 2
Tighter controls on digital devices for Grade 6 pupils in public schools
Expanded Arabic-language assessments
Changes to teaching and evaluation methods
For parents, the first day is all about getting routines back on track, from earlier bedtimes and organised mornings to reassuring children facing new responsibilities and academic challenges.
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- Olivia Rodrigo wears handmade Palestinian dress
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 7 days ago
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- Olivia Rodrigo turned to Palestinian craftsmanship for her latest appearance, wearing a handmade dress by Palestinian fashion label Nöl Collective at her inaugural Daisy Chain Fields festival.
The Grammy-winning singer appeared in a pale pink mini dress featuring traditional Palestinian tatreez embroidery during a press presentation ahead of the festival, which took place at Great Park in Irvine, California, on Saturday.
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- UAE property: Can you use a personal loan to fund your mortgage down payment?
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- The death toll has risen as 734 bodies have now been recovered, Nepal's disaster authority said. Meanwhile, 2,498 people remain missing and "uncontacted", including the 933 hydropower workers.
The authority added that 242 are injured, and medical teams have been deployed to the affected areas.
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- Safety checks, deep cleaning: Dubai buses prepped as students head back to school
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- 1:08
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- With more than 1 million students returning to schools across the UAE, DTC is preparing its fleet of 1,215 school buses to transport children daily across Dubai, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah.
Before hitting the roads, every bus undergoes checks covering:
• Mechanical and operational condition
• Cleanliness and safety equipment
• Routes and capacity
• Driver and attendant readiness
Inside DTC’s Operation Control Centre, every school journey is monitored in real time, with teams tracking bus locations, onboard video, traffic conditions and speed.
Parents can also use the school bus app for live GPS tracking, arrival notifications and absence reporting.
#Khaleejtimes #UAE #Dubai #BackToSchool #SchoolBuses #DTC #DubaiTaxiCompany #Students #SchoolTransport
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- At least 27 dead after Russian strike on warehouse near Kyiv
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- 0:16
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- At least 27 people have been killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine’s Bucha district, Kyiv region Governor Mykhailo Zherebrov said.
Two people were injured, while more than 380 residents have been evacuated from the affected area, he added.
Bucha District, Kyiv Region.
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- Algerians watch as deadly wildfires light up the night
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- 0:27
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Wildfires are raging across northern Algeria, lighting up the night sky as residents watch the flames spread.
At least 12 people have died in the fires, including in Jijel province, home to port cities along Algeria’s Mediterranean coastline.
Algeria faces deadly wildfires almost every year, but scientists warn that climate change is making fires more severe and intense.
#Khaleejtimes #Algeria #Wildfires #Jijel #AlgeriaFires #Wildfire #ClimateChange #NorthAfrica
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- Massive fire erupts at Porto Marina on Egypt’s North Coast
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- 0:19
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- A massive fire erupted at the Porto Marina promenade on Egypt’s North Coast, sending towering flames into the sky.
Firefighting vehicles rushed to the scene as crews worked to contain the blaze.
Dramatic footage captured the fire lighting up the night sky as emergency teams responded.
🎥: YT / @ aljazeeramubasher
#Khaleejtimes #Egypt #PortoMarina #NorthCoast #NorthCoastEgypt
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- Sand art in solidarity with flood victims in Nepal
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Well-known sand artist Sudarshan Pattnaik in India's Odisha created a sculpture on the Puri beach in solidarity with the flood victims in Nepal.
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#khaleejtimes #news #nepal #nepalaid #nepalflood
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- Rescue operations halted in Trishuli as heavy rains raises river level
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- 0:14
- Date posted
- 8 days ago
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- Rescue operations in Nepal's Trishuli region have been temporarily suspended as heavy rain intensified, raising the river level and forcing authorities to halt helicopter operations due to adverse weather conditions, ANI reported.
The worsening weather conditions have also prompted authorities to evacuate people from areas surrounding the rising river as a precautionary measure, officials said.
Meanwhile, Nepal Police said on X that the road section between Kathmandu and Mugling is fully operational, with only a one-kilometre stretch at Baireni Bazar in Dhading operating under one-way traffic.
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