Flash flood warnings and heavy rain sweep the gulf.
The rain is coming down hard. Major highways in the United Arab Emirates have flooded, leaving cars abandoned on Dubai's roads. The rain that began overnight left massive piles on the streets, while gusts of wind disrupted planes at Dubai International Airport.
Brazil: A week-long demonstration by indigenous people in favor of land and cultural rights occurs in Brasilia.
Thousands of Indigenous people have assembled in the Brazilian capital for a five-day protest to support their rights to their land and culture. It goes against what they claim are President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's unmet pledges to defend reserves and drive out land-grabbers from their lands.
Donald Trump and Joe Biden get off to a smooth start
It's going to be a pivotal day in US politics in 2024. a day that, very appropriately, has been termed "Super Tuesday." This is the decisive round in the competition for the presidential nominations of both parties. Millions of voters participate in the Super Tuesday polling in 16 states and one territory.
The US provides Israel with $3.8 billion in military aid each year | Democrats take issue with Biden's backing
According to a source, the US has approved the sale of Israeli fighter jets and bombs costing billions of dollars. Washington has been openly voicing concerns about an expected Israeli military offensive in Rafah at the same time as this.
Festival Qumra: A Qatari occasion showcasing the area's up-and-coming directors
To support the region's future generation of filmmakers, Qatar is hosting its tenth annual Qumra festival. To assist prospective filmmakers and producers in developing their work, some of the top figures in the industry are invited to Doha for this event. In particular, for young Palestinian filmmakers, the event provides a lifeline.
South Korea protest: Doctors rally against healthcare reforms
A rally against the South Korean government’s medical reform measures has drawn its largest crowds yet. The doctors’ association warns it’s only the start of what it expects will be a long fight against government plans.
Sudanese Eid al-Fitr: Thousands come to pray for world peace
In northeastern Sudan, thousands of internally displaced people have been commemorating Eid. They claim that despite the difficulties, giving has been prevalent throughout Ramadan.
Houthis claim that Israel's Gaza operation will be mirrored by Red Sea strikes.
Shortly after the leader of the group announced that the group was stepping up attacks on ships in the Red Sea and other waters, using new "submarine weapons" among other things, to mimic Israeli military actions in the Gaza Strip, a Houthi official posted a statement on the social media platform X.
Boeing to launch Starliner space spacecraft with two astronauts.
Boeing's commercial aviation operations may face regulatory scrutiny, but that hasn't prevented the firm from pursuing its space ambitions. Boeing is preparing to launch its first Starliner spacecraft with a human crew into orbit next week. That is expected to provide it with a long-awaited opportunity to defeat Elon Musk's Space X.
NATO forces are engaged in a massive military drill in Poland.
The EU is going to unveil a multibillion-dollar plan on Tuesday in the hopes of better preparing Europe for war. As NATO conducts its most giant drill since the end of the Cold War, Europe's defense industry is being upgraded.
Brazil 'coup' probe: Former president Bolsonaro stands tall at rally in Rio
At a Rio de Janeiro event, Jair Bolsonaro, the former president of Brazil, made a bold presence. It occurs one day after testimony from former military chiefs was made public, in which they said he was involved in a scheme to rig the results of the 2022 election.
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