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Gulf on Edge as UAE Oil Hub Blaze Fuels Iran–US Tensions

  Smoke rises in the Fujairah oil industry zone, caused by debris after interception of a drone by air defences. A surge in regional tensions has followed a major fire at a UAE oil hub, sparked by debris from intercepted drones, as Iran vows retaliation for a recent U.S. strike on its Kharg Island oil facilities. The incident has intensified fears of broader conflict across the Gulf, with Iran warning that parts of the UAE could be considered legitimate targets.  A significant fire erupted at a major oil hub in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, after debris from intercepted drones fell onto the facility, disrupting operations and sending plumes of smoke across the region. The blaze occurred amid escalating hostilities following a U.S. strike on Iran’s Kharg Island—Tehran’s primary oil export terminal. Iran responded with sharp warnings, declaring that U.S. “hideouts” within the UAE could be targeted as legitimate military sites. The threat came as Iran continued missile and d...
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Carmakers on Trial: UK’s Largest Emissions Lawsuit Unfolds

                                            Vehicles pictured at a Ford motor dealership in London.

Some of the world’s biggest car manufacturers are facing one of the largest mass lawsuits in English legal history, as over 1.6 million drivers accuse them of cheating diesel emissions tests. The case, now before London’s High Court, echoes the infamous Volkswagen “Dieselgate” scandal that shook the auto industry a decade ago.

The lawsuit targets Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Nissan, Renault, and Stellantis-owned Peugeot and Citroën. Claimants allege the companies installed unlawful “defeat devices” — software designed to detect when vehicles were undergoing emissions testing and temporarily reduce pollution levels. On the road, however, the cars allegedly emitted far higher levels of harmful gases than permitted by law.

Lawyers for the claimants argue the manufacturers “would rather cheat than comply with the law,” while the companies strongly deny wrongdoing, insisting their systems were legally and technically justified.

The outcome of this trial could have sweeping consequences for the auto industry, potentially leading to billions in compensation and reshaping how carmakers are held accountable for environmental compliance.


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