Saturday, June 14, 2025

Fire for fire: 'Tehran will burn', warns Israel after missile barrage from Iran June 14, 2025 at 12:32AM

Tensions escalate as Israel warns Iran that Tehran will "burn" if missile attacks on Jerusalem persist, following casualties and injuries. Iran retaliated with a barrage of missiles and drones, triggering sirens and explosions across Israeli cities. Netanyahu vowed to neutralize the Iranian threat, raising fears of a full-scale war despite international calls for restraint.

How Indian expats in Dubai helped save 25,000 lives through decade of blood donation drives June 14, 2025 at 12:28AM

Dubai's Kindness Blood Donation Team, founded by Indian expats in 2015, has saved over 25,000 lives through 250+ campaigns. Initiated by Shihab Theruvath, Anwar Wayanad, and Salam Kanyappady, the team quickly mobilized donors using WhatsApp groups, bridging the gap between need and availability. Their resilience shone during COVID-19, maintaining critical blood supplies.

With 99% compliance, here’s what the UAE is doing to protect workers in peak summer heat June 13, 2025 at 10:51PM

The UAE's Midday Work Ban starts June 15. It stops outdoor work from 12:30 PM to 3:00 PM until September 15. This protects workers from heat. The ban has a high compliance rate. MoHRE inspects sites and offers support. Violators face fines. The UAE aims for safe work conditions. Public can report violations. This ban aligns with UAE's 2031 vision.

Friday, June 13, 2025

Watch: Footage shows Israel intercepting Iranian drones; destroying ballistic missiles in strikes June 12, 2025 at 11:28PM

Israel Defence Forces carried out aerial strikes. The strikes targeted Iranian ballistic missiles. These missiles were positioned to attack Tel Aviv. IDF released video evidence of the operation. A nationwide siren was activated at 3 a.m. This was due to intelligence about an Iranian retaliation. However, the anticipated response did not happen immediately.