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Iran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1777950056}NewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of HormuzThe US president vowed to free commercial ships stranded in the waterway as part of so-called ‘Project Freedom’Maroosha Muzaffar Tuesday 05 May 2026 04:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...

UAE weather forecast: Rising temperatures, higher humidity and dusty weekend conditions expected

The UAE will experience generally fair weather with a gradual rise in temperatures, while humidity is set to increase over coastal areas at night and into Wednesday morning, the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said.Conditions on today are expected to be partly cloudy in eastern areas by afternoon, with light to moderate winds reaching up to 30 km/h. Seas will remain slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply clic...

Royal Navy left with just five frigates after HMS Iron Duke quietly withdrawn from fleet

The Royal Navy has been left with just five frigates available for active service after HMS Iron Duke was effectively withdrawn from frontline operations.The Type 23 warship has had its weapons systems and sensors stripped out and has remained in port since October - despite completing a £103million refit in 2023 that was meant to extend its service life by at least five years.HMS Iron Duke is now expected to stay out of service until its planned decommissioning in 2028, raising fresh concerns o...

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Supreme Court reverses 2 key tenets of law to deter acid attacks

India News: NEW DELHI: Reversing two cardinal principles of the criminal justice system for acid attack cases, Supreme Court on Monday said once an acid attack su.

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US military rejects Iran claim that two missiles struck American warship in Strait of Hormuz

NewsWorldMiddle EastUS military rejects Iran claim that two missiles struck American warship in Strait of HormuzUS Central Command later said that two US-flagged merchant vessels had crossed the Strait of Hormuz under its guidanceAlex Croft Monday 04 May 2026 16:22 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showCom...

Weather tracker: Cold spells in Greece and Turkey, and storms in Bangladesh

High winds have hit the South Aegean and heavy rain has fallen in Turkey, but Central Europe has felt summer heatGreece and Turkey have found themselves in the grip of a late-season cold spell this weekend. Conditions will persist over the next few days as an area of low pressure situated over Turkey is pulling in colder, moisture-laden air from the north-east via the Black Sea; this meteorological set up has suppressed temperatures well below where they should be for the time of year. Away from...

Imran Khan talks about co-parenting, calls time with child a privilege

Imran Khan talks about coparenting calls time with child a privilege

7 listeners share the best Mother's Day gifts they've ever received

7 listeners share the best Mother's Day gifts they've ever received May 4, 20267:47 AM ET Malaka Gharib Maxim Basinski/Getty What's the best Mother's Day gift you've ever received? Life Kit 9 people share the best life advice they ever got from their mom We asked Life Kit's audience this question to inspire those of you who aren't quite sure what to get the moms in your life for Mother's Day on May 10. Many readers shared how much they enjoyed small but thoughtful gestures, like a heartfelt note...

9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred site

Politics 9 tribes sue to stop exploratory drilling in Black Hills near sacred ceremonial site May 4, 2026 / 7:35 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Sioux Falls, S.D. — Nine Native American tribes in South Dakota, North Dakota and Nebraska are suing the federal government in a bid to stop exploratory drilling for graphite near a sacred site in the Black Hills.A small group of demonstrators has been protesting at the drilling location and at the mining company's headquarters since they learn...

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5.2-magnitude earthquake jolts parts of Islamabad, Pindi

Tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi on Monday after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake was reported. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), the earthquake was recorded at 10:56am. It added that the epicentre was located near the Tajikistan–Xinjiang border region and had a depth of 128 kilometres. According to state-run PTV, the tremors were felt in Islamabad and Rawalpindi. Pakistan falls on three major tectonic plates — the A...

World joins UAE in condemning brutal Iranian attacks on the Emirates - Emirates 24|7

World joins UAE in condemning brutal Iranian attacks on the Emirates  Emirates 24|7

2 US service members missing after military exercises in Morocco

Two U.S. service members are missing in southwestern Morocco after taking part in annual multinational military exercises in the North African country, the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) said.(Image credit: Mosa'ab Elshamy)

Some 15,000 US servicemen to take part in Operation Project Freedom — CENTCOM

The US Central Command says that over 100 land and sea-based aircraft will also be used

Mystery winner of $100million Powerball still has yet to come forward almost one year after life-changing draw

Mystery winner of $100million Powerball still has yet to come forward almost one year after life-changing drawThe ticket was bought at a Bondi newsagencyIt was bought in June 2025  Read more: Aussie $1million richer after receiving single text message By BURNEY WONG Published: 03:12, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 03:12, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Weather forecast: UAE to see mild temperatures, mist and dusty winds through week

The UAE is set for generally fair weather this week, with fluctuating temperatures, humid conditions and occasional dust, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).Today, temperatures eased slightly under the influence of weak surface pressure systems, while light to moderate winds kept seas slight in both the Arabian Gulf and the Oman Sea.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Conditions will remain largely fair on Tuesday, with clouds de...

Man executed for brutal murder of brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago as he issues last words

Man executed for brutal murder of brother's teenage stepdaughter nearly 50 years ago as he issues last wordsBy ANNA WRIGHT, US REPORTER Published: 01:48, 4 May 2026 | Updated: 01:48, 4 May 2026 e-mail View comments