UAE lining up with Israel, US on demanding Palestinian reform May 17, 2024 at 10:31PM

Behind the scenes, tensions have escalated as the Emirates blocked a proposed resolution to allocate USD 100 million monthly to the PA, citing concerns about corruption and ineffective leadership.

US conducts third subcritical nuclear test under Biden administration May 17, 2024 at 11:19PM

The US Department of Energy's National Nuclear Security Administration, under President Joe Biden, conducted a subcritical nuclear test in Nevada. The Nimble series experiment at the Principal Underground Laboratory for Subcritical Experimentation (PULSE) facility ensured the safety and effectiveness of nuclear warheads without underground nuclear explosive testing, in compliance with the zero-yield standard of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty.