UAE residents should prepare for humid mornings and increasing cloud cover this week. Rain is possible, particularly over islands and coastal areas from Saturday night into Sunday, with another chance on Tuesday. Temperatures will rise until Monday before a slight dip. Light to moderate winds are expected, with occasional rough seas.
The US Pentagon will stop all military training and fellowship programs with Harvard University starting in the 2026-27 academic year. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Harvard no longer meets the needs of the War Department. This action is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration against the university.
President Trump refused to apologise for a racist video depicting the Obamas as apes, which he posted and then deleted. He claimed he hadn’t seen the offensive content and blamed a staffer, despite acknowledging he watched part of it. The White House initially defended the post before stating a staffer made an error.
President Trump has signed an executive order allowing tariffs on countries trading with Iran, citing a 25% example. This move comes as Trump described ongoing US-Iran talks as “very good” and expressed optimism about a potential deal, while also warning of “steep consequences” if negotiations fail. The administration aims to hold Iran accountable for its […]
The federal government is seeking to end asylum claims for a 5-year-old boy and his father, who were recently detained and then released. The Department of Homeland Security has filed a motion to expedite deportation proceedings, which the family’s lawyer calls “retaliatory” and a politician condemns as an attempt to break the child’s spirit.
US Vice President JD Vance, attending the Winter Olympics in Italy, engaged in a lighthearted exchange with Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. Vance, on a diplomatic visit, jested about his Italian language skills during their meeting. The encounter occurred amidst evolving US-Europe relations, with Vance also attending the figure skating competition.
The US has accused China of secretly conducting nuclear tests, urging Beijing to join arms control talks as the New START treaty expires. While Russia and the US acknowledge the need for urgent negotiations, China rejects the claims and refuses to participate, citing its smaller arsenal. This raises fears of a new nuclear arms race.