Day: August 15, 2026

At least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern indonesia early on saturday:t least five people died after an earthquake of magnitude 7.7 and dozens of aftershocks struck off eastern Indonesi…

Abu dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned and denounced the hostile Iranian attack that targeted a vessel affiliated with ADNOC as it transited through the Strait of Hormuz, with no injuries reported.

According to Emirates News Age…

Honolulu: Tropical Storm Lala is expected to intensify into a hurricane before reaching Hawaii’s Big Island this weekend, bringing with it the potential for heavy rains and destructive flooding, alongside strong winds that could exacerbate wildfires.
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Abu dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Hans-Adam II, Prince of Liechtenstein, on the occasion of his country’s National Day. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vic…

Beijing: China’s inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises maintained steady growth in the second quarter, official data showed Friday. Outstanding inclusive loans to small and micro enterprises reached 38.9 trillion yuan (about US$5.73 trillion)…

Brussels: First-time asylum applications in the EU fell to 42,525 in May 2026, marking a 22 percent decrease from the previous year and a 2 percent decline from April. The total includes non-EU citizens applying for international protection, a term us…

Indonesian authorities: on Saturday urged residents of coastal areas on Flores Island to evacuate immediately to higher ground after a 7.7-magnitude earthquake triggered a tsunami warning.

According to Emirates News Agency, a spokesperson for the Na…

Abu dhabi: UAE national badminton team players have booked their places in the semi-finals of the Ghana International Championship in Accra, which concludes on Sunday. The nation’s shuttlers advanced across multiple categories, securing spots in the m…