The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has declared its commitment to not allowing its territory to be used for any military action against Iran. In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that it would not permit the use of its land, air, or sea borders for any military aggression against Iran. The ministry further stated that it would not provide any logistical support for military action against Iran. The UAE has emphasized the importance of dialogue and de-escalation in resolving the ongoing crises.
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its commitment to upholding international law and respecting state sovereignty. It also emphasized the preference for diplomatic means in resolving conflicts. Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi had a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. A plot to bomb the Israeli embassy in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, was foiled. The value of the Iranian rial has reached a record low, according to Iranian currency tracking websites, with the rial now worth approximately 150,000 against the US dollar.
Egypt’s Dar al-Ifta has banned the use of artificial intelligence in the interpretation of the Quran. Former UK Chancellor Sajid Javid sparked controversy by opposing the entry of individuals like his parents into the UK. Australia is experiencing extreme heat, with temperatures reaching nearly 49°C. Richard Bennett, the UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in Afghanistan, has warned of the severe consequences of the new laws in the country.
A recent study by Arab media has revealed that the Israeli military has systematically demolished homes and agricultural land in the Gaza Strip, despite a ceasefire agreement. US President Donald Trump has increased tariffs on South Korean products from 15% to 25%, citing a lack of timely ratification of a trade agreement by the South Korean parliament. A severe cold warning has been issued for approximately 20 million people in 44 US states, with emergency declarations made in 24 states. A prominent Iranian-backed militia group in Iraq has warned that a full-scale war will erupt in the region if Iran is attacked.
In India, a 24-year-old woman died by hanging after being harassed over dowry demands in the city of Bangalore. The US has accused the European Union of indirectly funding the Ukraine-Russia war by signing a free trade agreement with India. Mark Rutte, the Dutch Prime Minister, has warned EU lawmakers that the EU cannot rely on itself for security without the US. The Punjab Police in India have arrested the parents of gangster Goldy Brar in connection with a bribery case in 2024.
Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi has held a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Former UK Chancellor Sajid Javid has sparked controversy by opposing the entry of individuals like his parents into the UK. A Hyderabad court has delivered a verdict in the Akash Insari murder case. Bollywood actors Kriti Sanon and Diljit Dosanjh have faced backlash on social media for distorting educational facts in their film ‘Tere Ishq Mein’. Renowned Bollywood singer Arijit Singh has announced his retirement from playback singing.
Based on these complaints, police have filed a case against eight individuals. The case involves allegations of family disputes and attacks between two brothers and their wives.
