Day: August 1, 2026

UN Warns of Scorching Autumn as El Ni±o Intensifies

New york: United Nations Secretary-General Ant³nio Guterres has warned of a late summer and an exceptionally hot autumn across the Northern Hemisphere as the El Ni±o climate phenomenon intensifies, while the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) exp…

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Oil Prices Rise as Brent Climbs Above $90 Per Barrel

Abu dhabi: Oil prices settled more than US$1 higher on Friday, recording their biggest monthly gain since March, supported by developments in the Middle East.

According to Emirates News Agency, Brent crude futures rose US$1.09, or 1.2 percent, to se…

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CENTCOM Reroutes 30 Ships Amid Iranian Ports Blockade

Washington: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced on Friday that, as of 31st July, US forces had rerouted 30 commercial vessels, disabled two ships, and boarded two others to verify full compliance with the naval blockade imposed on Ir…

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Magnitude-4.7 Earthquake Strikes Southern Italy

Naples: A 4.7-magnitude earthquake struck the Campi Flegrei area west of Naples in southern Italy on Friday, causing power outages, disrupting train and metro services, and damaging several buildings.

According to Emirates News Agency, the Italian …

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