A drone attack struck the UAE's Barakah Nuclear Power Plant, causing a generator fire. Suspicion has fallen on Iran as the strike threatens a fragile ceasefire and global energy markets.
Indian PM Narendra Modi made a brief stop in the UAE to condemn Iran’s attack as "unacceptable." Modi urged for an open Strait of Hormuz and diplomatic resolution after meeting Iran's FM.
IDF Chief Eyal Zamir reportedly made a secret trip to the UAE to meet President Mohammed bin Zayed. The move coincides with U.S. confirmation of an Israeli Iron Dome deployment in the Gulf.
President Trump has rejected Iran's latest ceasefire proposal, calling it unacceptable. Meanwhile, Israel demands the dismantling of Iran's nuclear sites as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked.
Iran has reportedly warned neighbors of plans to target the UAE in response to US-Israel hostilities. Despite thousands of strikes, the UAE remains a vocal opponent of Tehran's regional influence.
Bitcoin fell nearly 2% to drop below $62,800 as intensifying geopolitical tensions between the United States and Iran dampened investor appetite for digital assets.
A deadly June heatwave claimed over 10,000 lives across Europe, primarily impacting those aged 65 and above, as Copernicus confirms record-shattering regional temperatures.
US President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade on Iran and a 20% security fee on transit cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions after recent military clashes.
The UK is preparing to scrap a proposal extending the ILR wait to 10 years for post-Brexit migrants, keeping the 5-year permanent residency route for 1.6 million people.