A torrential downpour hit the United Arab Emirates on Thursday, causing flooding on roads in Sharjah and disrupting traffic in various areas of Dubai. The Dubai Police issued a warning of potential hazardous weather conditions for the next few hours, advising drivers to exercise caution and reduce speed.
The Sharjah Police also cautioned drivers to maintain a safe distance between vehicles and to avoid driving in flooded areas, warning of potential accidents. The UAE is experiencing a period of climatic fluctuation this week, with the possibility of more rain showers.
In other news, a severe train attack occurred in Taipei, Taiwan, resulting in three fatalities and five injuries. The incident occurred just a few hours after the death of Shireen Abu Akleh’s attacker, who was in Singapore for treatment.
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia is ready to end the Ukraine conflict, with the condition that it is done in accordance with the principles announced last year. China has called on India to correct its flawed telecommunications tariff policy.
In Israel, a Russian citizen was accused of spying for Iran, with the Shin Bet intelligence agency revealing that he had taken pictures of Israeli ports and facilities on the orders of Iranian intelligence.
US President Donald Trump stated that he is not ruling out the possibility of war with Venezuela, with all options still on the table. Trump also announced that the US will take further measures to seize oil tankers near Venezuela.
In a separate incident, Australian citizen Ahmed Al-Ahmed was awarded a $25 million donation for his bravery in stopping a shooter at a Bondi Beach gun show.
Meanwhile, a 5.7 magnitude earthquake struck Afghanistan’s Hindu Kush region, causing widespread destruction. In the past three years, 186 journalists have been killed, with 93 of them being murdered in 2023.
For the first time in almost 50 years, Japan will be without a pair of giant pandas, as the last remaining pair will be sent back to China next month. In another incident, a family feud in New Delhi resulted in the murder of a 52-year-old man.
Following two recent mass shootings in the US, President Trump has suspended the Green Card Lottery Program. Protests in India against Sheikh Hasina’s Indian patronage have been gaining momentum, with many criticizing her policies.
