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The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps spokesperson has said that there had been no prior plan to attack oil installations in Fujairah, adding that the incident at the port was the result of American military adventurism. He said the United States sought to create a passage through the Strait of Hormuz for the movement of unlawful vessels, warning that any further attacks would prompt Iran to target key installations. The statement added that the United Arab Emirates had been involved in recent attacks against Iran, terming action against the UAE as a retaliatory response, and repeated that further strikes would lead…

Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has expressed deep concern over the prevailing tensions in the region and urged all parties to reduce escalation, avoid further confrontation and exercise restraint. In a statement issued on social media platform X, the Saudi ministry said it fully supports Pakistan’s mediation and diplomatic efforts aimed at reaching a political solution that would shield the region from further tension, instability and threats to security, adding that the present situation is not in the interest of the region or the wider world. The ministry also stressed that the restoration of freedom of international navigation in…

The Ministry of Education in the United Arab Emirates has ordered the closure of educational institutions and directed a shift to online classes. The decision has been taken with the safety of students, teaching staff and administrative personnel in view. In a statement issued on the social media platform X, the ministry announced that from Tuesday, May 5, to Friday, May 8, distance learning will be implemented for nurseries and all public and private schools across the country, covering students, teachers and administrative staff. The statement said the measure is intended to ensure the protection and welfare of educational institutions.…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that progress is being made in negotiations with the United States owing to Pakistan’s efforts. He said events in the Strait of Hormuz made it clear that there was no military solution to a political crisis. He cautioned that the United States should not be drawn back into a quagmire at the behest of others, and advised the United Arab Emirates to remain cautious in view of the regional situation. He added that “Project Freedom” was, in reality, “Project Deadlock”. Separately, the United Arab Emirates reported a serious escalation in regional tensions after…

Babar Azam and fast bowler Khurram Shahzad reached Bangladesh ahead of the two-match Test series. According to details surfaced on Tuesday, other members of the supporting staff have also arrived in the country for the tour. Earlier on Monday, players who had already reached Bangladesh took part in a training session in preparation for the series. The Pakistan Test team held their first practice session of the tour at the Sher-e-Bangla Stadium. Players engaged in batting and bowling net practice during the session. They also took part in physical drills and a fielding session. It is pertinent to note that…

The ‌US Secret Service said on Monday its officers confronted an armed and “suspicious individual” near the White House who later fired at them before fleeing on foot and being shot by law enforcement. The incident led to a ​brief lockdown at the White House. Agents patrolling the outer perimeter of the White House ​complex identified a person who Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said ⁠was a “suspicious individual that appeared to have a firearm.” He briefly fled on foot after being ​approached by Secret Service officers and fired in their direction, Quinn said at a press ​conference. Secret…

Chinese Ambassador to the US Xie Feng delivered remarks at the 2026 Chinese Embassy Open House in Washington, D.C., spotlighting the rich cultural heritage and dynamic development of Shaanxi Province to an audience of diplomats, officials, and guests. Here’s what he had to say. Vice Chairman Fan Weibin, Distinguished guests, Dear friends, Welcome to the Chinese Embassy on the Around the World Embassy Tour. Today, we will explore Shaanxi Province in northwest China, the starting point of the ancient Silk Road. Let us savor the rich and robust flavors of Shaanxi through biangbiang noodles and roujiamo (or Chinese burger), discover…

A 522-kilometer highway cutting through one of the world’s most hostile deserts has reached a green energy milestone, generating more than 15 million kilowatt-hours of solar power and proving that even the harshest environments can host sustainable infrastructure. The Tarim Desert Highway, which traverses the Taklimakan Desert in northwest China – a place so forbidding it is known as the “sea of death” – has become a working model for zero-carbon road operations since its solar-powered irrigation system went online. The country’s energy giant China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) said on Monday that the project’s 109 solar-powered pumping stations now…

Twenty-one people were killed and 61 injured after an explosion at a firework factory on Monday in Liuyang city, Hunan Province in central China. Local government has activated its emergency response plan. Five rescue teams totaling 482 personnel were urgently dispatched to carry out rescue operations at the scene.

China’s box office revenue for the May Day holiday, including pre-sales, surpassed 600 million yuan (about $83 million) on Monday, taking about three days and 15 hours, according to film data platform Dengta. Vanishing Point, Cold War 1994, The Devil Wears Prada 2, Being Toward Death, and No One Is Closer Than We ranked among the top five films during the period, with four of them being domestic productions. Ticket prices were more affordable this year. The national average ticket price on the first day of the holiday stood at 36.8 yuan (about $5.1), the lowest for the same period in nearly four years. More than…