Sara Spinelli

British expats in Dubai claim life goes on as usual despite the Iran war

British expats in Dubai claim life goes on as usual despite the Iran war

It is not always viewed favorably when the ruling family of an autocracy stages a public display of mingling with ordinary citizens. On Monday, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al‑Nahyan, who serves as both president of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Abu Dhabi, accompanied Dubai’s crown prince,

‘I can’t digest it’: Israel’s deadliest attack since the war began kills nine and razes a synagogue

‘I can’t digest it’: Israel’s deadliest attack since the war began kills nine and razes a synagogue

With about thirty individuals sheltering in the local bomb shelter on Sunday afternoon while sirens sounded outside, Oren Katz moved to shut the reinforced door. It was a gesture of self‑lessness typical of the father of four, and it would claim his life. As he reached the entrance, the

China urges protection for ships in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping costs surge

China urges protection for ships in the Strait of Hormuz as shipping costs surge

The Chinese government has urged that vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz receive protection from all parties amid the intensifying Iran conflict, as freight rates for shipping have surged. Maritime traffic through the narrow waterway on Iran’s southern coast, which links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman,

Jack Dorsey of Block says AI could handle 40% of your work.

Jack Dorsey of Block says AI could handle 40% of your work.

Jack Dorsey pointed to artificial intelligence as the main reason for eliminating 40 % of his firm’s staff, yet a sluggish cryptocurrency market, excess headcount and a falling share price likely also played a part. The fintech firm Block disclosed last week that it would dismiss 4,000 of its

South Sudan Faces Threat of Full-Scale Civil War as Violence Intensifies

South Sudan Faces Threat of Full-Scale Civil War as Violence Intensifies

South Sudan is being shaken by a growing clash between the government‑aligned army and opposition forces and their allies, a situation that analysts warn could plunge the nation back into a full‑scale civil war. Violent encounters in the world’s youngest state between troops loyal to President Salva

Analysts say Middle East conflict may hinge on which side exhausts missiles or interceptors first.

Analysts say Middle East conflict may hinge on which side exhausts missiles or interceptors first.

Analysts and officials say that the result and length of the Middle East conflict could hinge on a stark calculation involving the volume of Iran’s drone and missile inventories versus the crucial air‑defence ammunition possessed by the United States, Israel and Gulf nations. From Saturday onward, Iran and

Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup prospects wane as dispute with DP World Tour over LIV escalates

Jon Rahm's Ryder Cup prospects wane as dispute with DP World Tour over LIV escalates

Jon Rahm’s clash with the DP World Tour has intensified after the Spaniard alleged the body is “extorting” players with penalties for taking part in LIV events. Rahm’s prospects for the Ryder Cup remain uncertain, with no settlement in sight and officials from the DP World Tour and