The first and so far only female United Nations refugee chief has died.
Sadako Ogata from Japan served as the UN High Commissioner for Refugees from 1991 to 2000.
She became famous for wearing a helmet and flak jacket whenever she would take trips into the field.
Ogata was 92.
Starmer says US can use British bases for defensive strikes against Iran missiles
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday that his country has accepted a US request to use British bases for defensive strikes against Iranian missiles in storage depots or launchers.
Israel strikes Beirut's southern suburbs after Hezbollah attacks
Israel has carried out heavy airstrikes on the Hezbollah-controlled southern suburbs of Beirut on Monday, after the group launched missiles and drones towards Israel in retaliation for the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Fire from missile debris kills one in Bahrain
Bahrain's Ministry of Interior has revealed on Monday that a fire broke out on a foreign ship in Salman Industrial City, killing one worker and injuring two others.
Israel hits Tehran again after killing Khamenei, leadership council takes over
Israel launched a new wave of strikes on Tehran on Sunday and Iran responded with more missile barrages, a day after the killing of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
Iran's supreme leader Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes
Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in US-Israeli strikes, Iranian state media said on Sunday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
