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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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Biscotti Recipe



These are classic, crisp, lightly sweet almond biscotti, perfect for dunking in coffee, tea, or hot chocolate. 

Ingredients

  • 2½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup cornmeal
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon anise seeds, crushed
  • 10 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1⅓ cups sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon almond extract
  • 1¾ cups slivered almonds, chopped

Instructions 

1. Prep the oven

  • Preheat to 350°F.
  • Position racks in the upper and middle thirds.

2. Mix dry ingredients

  • Combine flour, cornmeal, baking powder, salt, and crushed anise seeds.

3. Cream butter & sugar

  • Beat butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and almond extract.

4. Combine

  • Add dry ingredients to the wet mixture.
  • Fold in chopped almonds.

5. Shape the dough

  • Form into two logs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Chill briefly if the dough is too soft.

6. First bake

  • Bake until lightly golden and set.

7. Slice

  • Let cool slightly, then slice diagonally into biscotti pieces.

8. Second bake

  • Lay slices cut-side down and bake again until crisp.


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