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CAPE TOWN —Three people, including an elderly couple, have died and at least three others fallen sick on a cruise ship in the Atlantic after a suspected outbreak of hantavirus infection, a rare disease transmitted to humans from rodents, health authorities have said. At least one case of hantavirus has been confirmed, the World Health Organization said in astatement on Sunday.One of the patients was in intensive care in a South African hospital, the UN’s health agency said, and it was working with authorities to evacuate two other passengers with symptoms from the ship. The South African health department said…

DUBAI — Iran said on Sunday it had received a US response to its latest offer for peace talks, a day after President Donald Trump said he would probably reject the Iranian proposal. Iran’s foreign ministry spokesman said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was now being reviewed, according to Tasnim news agency. There was no immediate confirmation from Washington or Islamabad of the US response. However, President Donald Trump reportedly told Israel’s Kan News on Sunday that the proposal was unacceptable to him. Iranian state media said Tehran’s 14-point peace plan asked Washington to withdraw its forces from near Iran’s…

UAE Adnoc CEO Sultan al Jaber said on Monday the country’s decision to reposition itself within the global energy landscape and exit Opec and Opec+ was not directed against anyone. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels The move serves UAE’s national interests and long-term strategic objectives, Al Jaber said, giving it greater ability to accelerate investment, expand and create value, while remaining remain a trusted and responsible partner in global energy markets. Source: Khaleej Times

When Takahiro Mogi arrived in Dubai eight years ago, he chose to start from zero. Leaving a managerial role at a Japanese restaurant in Singapore, the 34-year-old took up a Dh2,000 a month kitchen job, lived in shared accommodation, and began studying the city’s food and beverage sector from the ground up. His decision was shaped by kodawari, a Japanese principle that centres on discipline and constant improvement. “We will support you with money, but you need to challenge yourself and understand Dubai,” his former manager in Singapore and Japan told him at the time. That manager would later become…

TEHRAN — Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Sunday that U.S. President Donald Trump faces a choice between what it described as an “impossible” military operation or accepting a “bad deal” with Tehran. In a statement posted on X, the IRGC’s intelligence department said Iran has issued a deadline for the United States to end its naval blockade of Iranian ports. It added that international actors, including Europe, China and Russia, are increasingly critical of Washington’s position. “The room for U.S. decision-making has narrowed,” the statement said, framing the situation as a strategic dilemma for the U.S. administration. The…

RIYADH — The Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) announced on Sunday an increase in the operational capacity of the Haramain High-Speed Train for Hajj, providing more than 2.21 million seats. The route — starting from Makkah and passing through Jeddah stations, King Abdulaziz International Airport, King Abdullah Economic City, and Madinah — is expected to transport pilgrims on more than 5,300 trips. According to SAR, 35 electric trains are provided for transportation, each with a capacity of 417 passengers. The trains also reach up to 300 km/h at the maximum speed over a 453 km network. Source: Saudi Gazette

Parkin announced it will enforce proper parking services across key shopping destinations in Dubai Mall, Dubai Hills Mall, and Marina Mall. The smart parking solutions company, in partnership with real estate giant Emaar Properties, will seek to enforce proper parking guidelines like ensuring the appropriate use of People of Determination parking, improving traffic flow, and optimising the utilisation of parking facilities. The engagement will focus on safeguarding designated PoD parking, ensuring these essential facilities remain accessible only to those entitled to use them. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Parkin will integrate its…

Property experts in the UAE highlight that a growing number of residents are choosing to live closer to workplace hubs, as traffic congestion reshapes daily life and housing decisions. For many, the rhythm of work and commute is becoming increasingly exhausting. As traffic levels return to pre-disruption norms, residents say long and unpredictable journeys — common in most global cities — are steadily eating into personal time, prompting a rethink of where they live. According to the Inrix Global Traffic Report, Dubai motorists lost 45 hours to traffic in 2025, up from 35 hours the previous year. Data from the…

DHAKA — A worsening measles outbreak in Bangladesh has killed 10 more children, bringing the total death toll to 294 since mid-March, health authorities said Sunday. More than 1,260 new infections were recorded in the past 24 hours, raising the total number of cases to over 45,800, according to the Directorate General of Health Services. The capital Dhaka has reported the highest number of fatalities, with 149 deaths, as patients from rural areas continue to travel to the city for advanced medical care, including access to life-support facilities. Authorities said the country is facing a shortage of testing kits amid…

MAKKAH — The Oversight and Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) Vice President Dr. Bandar AbalKhail carried out inspection visits in Makkah and Madinah regions on Saturday. The visits were part of Nazaha’s comprehensive oversight activities, implemented in line with the directives of the Saudi leadership and ongoing efforts to serve pilgrims and enable them to perform their rituals in ease and comfort. The tour is mainly aimed at verifying that relevant entities have completed all necessary arrangements and preparations to serve pilgrims in Makkah, Madinah, and the holy sites, as well as at land, sea, and air entry points. It also assessed…