A severe storm struck North Texas on April 26, resulting in two fatalities and extensive damage across two counties northwest of Fort Worth.Thousands of residents remain without power following the storm, which caused significant disruption in the affected areas.Authorities have confirmed the deaths and widespread power outages, with emergency services actively responding to the situation.The fatalities highlight the storm's severity and the ongoing risks posed by extreme weather events in the region.Extensive damage has been reported across two counties northwest of Fort Worth, complicating recovery efforts.This incident underscores the vulnerability of infrastructure and communities to natural disasters in North Texas.Local... [Continue Reading]
Security arrangements for King Charles's upcoming state visit to the United States are under review following a shooting incident in Washington DC.Buckingham Palace confirmed that discussions are ongoing with US counterparts to assess any impact on the planned visit.The King is being kept fully informed of developments and is greatly relieved that the president, first lady, and all guests were unharmed.The review follows an attempted attack at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, where a gunman tried to storm the event attended by former President Donald Trump and other officials.Guests reportedly hid under tables as gunshots were fired, and the president... [Continue Reading]
At least 10 people were injured as powerful tornadoes struck parts of northern Oklahoma, including the city of Enid.Emergency crews are conducting search and rescue operations amid significant damage to properties and infrastructure.The tornadoes caused debris to fly into the air, damaging buildings and disrupting local communities.Officials have confirmed the injuries but have not provided details on the severity of those affected.The emergency response teams remain active in the area, working to locate and assist anyone trapped or in need of help following the severe weather event.This incident is part of the region's spring tornado season, which frequently brings severe... [Continue Reading]
As a journalist in my mid-fifties, I thought my skin had thickened to the point of being impenetrable. I have covered the rise and fall of regimes, the grinding gears of the Cold War's leftovers, and the digital revolutions that promised to unite us. I thought I had seen every trick in the political playbook. Then came Donald Trump’s 2026 foreign policy, and I realized I was not watching a statesman; I was watching a child play with a chemistry set he does not understand. The Willy Wonka of the West: Rule by Whim Walking into a press briefing lately... [Continue Reading]
It might be early to assess the impact of war on Dubai, the self-declared crisis proof planet, but some lessons can be drawn from its magic well, right now. First and foremost, I remember a saying about fairness: No, not the boomerang, and that what goes around comes around (the dark tales related to Lebanon and Gaza), but about a simple rule of thumb. If you expect the world to be fair with you because you are fair, you’re fooling yourself: that’s like expecting the lion not to eat you because you didn’t eat it. It applies to humans and... [Continue Reading]