July 16th, 2026 - 04:36 GMT
ALBAWABA- Authorities in Dubai denied reports of blasts in the city on Thursday evening, after initial information allegedly said explosion sounds were heard due to missile interceptions, Euronews revealed. Dubai Media Office issued a statement denying false news by saying, "The Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO) confirms that the Reuters report regarding explosions in Downtown Dubai is false. GDMO urges the public and media to rely only on official ...
![After inspecting 21 out of the 23 chemical production facilities, OPCW announced in a statement that it "is satisfied [it] has verified, and seen destroyed, all declared critical production/mixing/filling equipment [in Syria]" (EPA)](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/misc/article-2449850-189BB67A00000578-502_634x338.jpg?itok=S8fQsmQf "After inspecting 21 out of the 23 chemical production facilities, OPCW announced in a statement that it \"is satisfied [it] has verified, and seen destroyed, all declared critical production/mixing/filling equipment [in Syria]\" (EPA)")
![Geneva I, the meeting that led to potential Geneva II peace talks for Syria between Russia and the US. [telegraph]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/Saudi/genevaII.jpg?itok=H1P-SGuw "Geneva I, the meeting that led to potential Geneva II peace talks for Syria between Russia and the US. [telegraph]")
![Lebanese Army patrolling borders in the region. [newstribe]](/sites/default/files/styles/d08_traditional/public/im/lebanon/Leb_army_patrol.jpg?itok=B0MN84-c "Lebanese Army patrolling borders in the region. [newstribe]")
