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DAMMAM — The National Center for Meteorology said some governorates in the Eastern Province could record temperatures approaching 50 degrees Celsius on Wednesday as a severe heatwave continues across the region. Official spokesman Hussein Al-Qahtani said the hot weather conditions are expected to persist until Friday, according to forecasts issued by the center. Al-Qahtani said temperatures are expected to range between 47°C and 50°C, urging the public to follow safety instructions issued by relevant authorities and monitor weather updates, particularly during the Eid Al-Adha holiday period. In a separate weather advisory, the Center forecast continued active winds carrying dust and…
Eid Al Adha began on an early, quiet and deeply communal note across the UAE, with residents waking before dawn for prayers and family gatherings. Mosques across the country saw worshippers arrive in the pre-sunrise hours, marking the start of a day filled with gratitude and celebration. For many families, the morning set the tone for a day shaped by movement between homes, cities and even countries, as loved ones reunited over meals and shared traditions. Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Across emirates, residents balanced spiritual rituals with social plans, from mall…
WASHINGTON, 27th May, 2026 (WAM) — NASA has released details of robotic landers, hopping drones and vehicles it aims to send to the Moon as part of US plans to build a lunar base. In March, NASA announced a $20 billion programme to construct a permanent base powered by nuclear and solar energy at the Moon’s south pole by 2032. NASA said the initial development of the Moon Base will occur over three phases beginning now and stretching to 2032 and beyond. A base would allow the US to carry out scientific experiments, potentially mine valuable resources, and travel to…
JERUSALEM — Israel said it killed the commander of Hamas’s military wing, Mohammed Odeh, in a strike in Gaza on Tuesday, days after his predecessor died in a similar attack. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a statement the military had struck Mohammad Odeh, whom he described as Hamas’ new armed wing chief in Gaza. Gaza health officials said three people, including a woman, were killed and more than 20 others were wounded in Tuesday’s major attack, which hit a residential building in one of Gaza City’s busiest market areas. The strike hit the upper three floors of the…
BEIRUT — Dozens of people were killed in an intensive wave of Israeli strikes across southern and eastern Lebanon on Tuesday, after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to step up military action against Hezbollah. At least 31 people, including several children, were killed and 40 others injured in the latest attacks. According to Lebanon’s Ministry of Public Health, the strikes on Tuesday targeted several towns and villages amid escalating cross-border tensions between Israel and Hezbollah. Lebanese health officials said the deadliest strike hit the Burj El Shemali area near the southern city of Tyre, where 14 people lost their…
Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai. Photos: Shihab/Khaleej Times Prayer halls and outdoor spaces filled up quickly for Eid Al Adha prayers Similar scenes unfolded in Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and across the Emirates Quick embraces, quiet smiles, and moments of pause before everyone settled down for the prayer Faithful offer Eid prayers at the Al Farooq Omar Bin Al Khattab Mosque in Dubai on Wednesday Once the prayers ended, the morning opened up into celebration Worshippers lingered outside mosques longer than usual, catching up with friends This year’s Eid Al Adha comes…
As families and friends gather across the UAE to celebrate Eid Al Adha, neuroscientists have a message — those shared meals and laughter-filled gatherings are not just cultural traditions — they are essential medicine for the brain. Dr Eleni Margioti, neuropsychology lead at The Brain and Performance Centre, explained that quality time with loved ones triggers powerful neurological benefits. “We see the release of oxytocin, the bonding hormone, which strengthens trust and connection,” she said. “At the same time, activity in the amygdala, linked to stress, decreases, while the prefrontal cortex becomes more active, supporting clearer thinking and emotional regulation.”…
BANGKOK — Former Cambodian opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was serving a 27-year prison sentence , was granted a royal pardon a month after an appeals court upheld his conviction. Kem Sokha, 72, the co-founder of the now defunct Cambodia National Rescue Party (CNRP), had been under house arrest since he was convicted of treason in March 2023, after a long spell in pretrial detention. He was first arrested in 2017 over a video where he said he had received support from US pro-democracy groups. The charges have been widely derided as politically motivated by human rights groups. Hun Sen,…
SYDNEY — Australian police have arrested two men in connection with Dezi Freeman, the conspiracy theorist who was shot dead by police in March after after a monthslong manhunt. Freeman had gone on the run in August after shooting dead two police officers who came to execute a search warrant at his home in Porepunkah in rural Victoria. Freeman then disappeared into dense bushland, sparking one of Australia’s largest ever manhunts. In March, a tip-off led police to a container on a remote farm in Victoria, about 150km (93mi) away. Police said at the time they believed he must have…
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan performed Eid Al Adha prayers on Wednesday at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi. Joining him in prayer were Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court; Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi; along with a number of Sheikhs, officials, and worshippers. In the Eid sermon, titled ‘Our Eid is sincerity and sacrifice’, Dr Omar Habtoor Al Darei, Chairman of the General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat, highlighted the value of honesty and…