SECURITY

Thirty-one refugees drown in English Channel, UK PM blames people trafficking gangs

Thirty-one refugees drown in English Channel, UK PM blames people trafficking gangs

Thirty-one refugees tragically drowned in the English Channel today, after their boat sank near Calais, in the highest single loss of life since records began, the BBC reported. The International Organisation for Migrants (IOM) said the tragic sinking of the boat was the highest death toll since it began collecting data in 2014. Five women, […]

UAE’s Major General Al Raisi elected as president of Interpol

UAE’s Major General Al Raisi elected as president of Interpol

Major General Ahmed Nasser Al Raisi has been elected as the president of Interpol today. The global policing agency held its annual meeting in Istanbul, Turkey, to discuss crime trends and to conduct its much-anticipated election for the post of the president of the agency. Major General Al Raisi currently serves as Inspector General at […]

West Bank: Israeli settlers attack Palestinians

West Bank: Israeli settlers attack Palestinians

llegal Israeli settlers used live ammunition and stones on Wednesday in attacks on Palestinian residents and their homes in Burqa, near Nablus in the occupied West Bank, Wafa has reported. According to Ghassan Daghlas, who monitors Israeli settlement activities in the area, dozens of settlers sneaked into the village before opening fire at local houses. […]

Israel accuses Iran of maritime attacks from UAE bases

Israel accuses Iran of maritime attacks from UAE bases

The Israeli Defence Ministry accused Iran of launching sea attacks from bases in the United Arab Emirates. According to the ministry, the attacks originated from naval bases in Chabahar and on the island of Kesem.

Dubai: Supercar catches fire on Sheikh Zayed Road, put out within minutes

Dubai: Supercar catches fire on Sheikh Zayed Road, put out within minutes

A supercar was burned out as it caught fire on the Sheikh Zayed Road on Monday. According to Arabic daily Al Bayan, the fire was reported at 10.56am on the exit road leading to Palm Jumeirah. No casualties were reported. The Dubai Civil Defence and other first responders arrived at the spot within six minutes […]

Shooting in Jerusalem – One dead and three wounded (video)

Shooting in Jerusalem – One dead and three wounded (video)

An alarm was raised in Jerusalem when a gunman opened fire on two civilians and two policemen near the Western Wall area, injuring all four. According to reports, the gunman then allegedly turned the gun on himself and committed suicide. According to local media reports, the civilians are in their 30s and have been taken […]