F-16 fighter jet crashes at California base, no injuries
An F-16 fighter jet crashed into a warehouse while attempting to land at March Air Reserve Base in Southern California, an Air Force official confirmed late Thursday.
Japanese Emperor Akihito Abdicates Throne
For the first time in over 200 years, a Japanese emperor has abdicated the Chrysanthemum Throne.
Price of oil goes above $65 on fears about Iran sanctions
US oil prices went above $65 per barrel on Monday for the first time since October last year after the White House pledged to deepen its crackdown on Iran.
Big setback for Qatar and Turkey over Libya and Sudan
Qatar and Turkey are close regional allies and have supported the Sudanese regime and the West Libya government in Tripoli.
Mount Everest death toll climbs to 11 amid growing concerns
Christopher John Kulish, 62, died on Monday right after reaching the top of Mount Everest on the Nepal side of the mountain.
UAE is launching Falcon Eye satellite in July
'Falcon Eye 1' will be the fourth recon satellite launched by the UAE, brings the number to ten satellites in orbit. The UAE is planning to have 12 orbiting satellites by 2020.
Jennifer Dulos disappearance: Husband and his girlfriend arrested
Fotis Dulos, the husband of missing Connecticut mother Jennifer Dulos, has been arrested in connection with her disappearance, according to Connecticut police.
Journalist Lyra McKee killed in Londonderry, Northern Ireland
Dozens of Molotov cocktails were thrown at officers during unrest in the Creggan area of the city, according to the Police Service of Northern Ireland.
UAE helps vaccinate children against polio in Pakistan
Well over 71 million children in Pakistan have been vaccinated against polio so far as part of a large UAE campaign in this South Asian country that began five years ago.
4 new laws and rules introduced in Dubai in 2019
From having your liquor permit to canceling your phone contract, Dubai has made life a lot easier for foreign residents.