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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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Your daily horoscope: January 15, 2026

 

IF TODAY IS YOUR BIRTHDAY

Venus, planet of emotional and material values, is strong on your birthday this year, so expect good people and good things to come your way over the next 12 months. The more you open up to the world the more the world will reward you.

ARIES (March 21 - April 20):

You may be inclined to get tough with someone who rubs you the wrong way today but is it really worth the effort? A better strategy might be to ignore them and walk away. Why waste your time and energy on losers?

TAURUS (April 21 - May 21):

You may be suspicious of someone who tends to say one thing and then do another but the current cosmic set-up is making you laidback in the extreme, so you probably cannot be bothered to find out what the truth is. It’s unlikely to matter.

GEMINI (May 22 - June 21):

With your heart pulling in one direction and your head pulling in another direction it’s no wonder you feel confused, but no harm will come of it if you decide to do nothing at all. Why make life difficult when it doesn’t have to be?

CANCER (June 22 - July 23):

You have worked long and hard to reach your current position in life and you do not intend to jeopardize it by backing those who take risks just for fun. Let them know they can do as they please so long as you’re not involved.

LEO (July 24 - Aug. 23):

If opportunity comes knocking you must open the door wide and invite it in. Yes, of course, there is a danger it could be the wrong thing entirely but the planets suggest if you take a chance on yourself it could pay off in a big way.

VIRGO (Aug. 24 - Sept. 23):

Relationships of all kinds are under excellent stars today and if you reach out to people you meet along the way, be they friends, colleagues or even strangers, they will do their utmost to assist you. More than anything they want to see you succeed.

LIBRA (Sept. 24 - Oct. 23):

The grass may look greener on the other side of the fence but you don’t have to leap over and start a new life for yourself. The universe has positioned you exactly where you most need to be, so stay where you are and make it work.

SCORPIO (Oct. 24 - Nov. 22):

Do what feels right for you today and ignore those who say you are behaving selfishly. Maybe you are but so what? You are under no obligation to put other people’s needs ahead of your own. Tell them to help themselves for a change.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 23 - Dec. 21):

Your feelings for one particular person will be up in the sky one moment and flat on the ground the next. Maybe that’s because you have put them on a ridiculously high pedestal. Remind yourself often that they are human just like you.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22 - Jan. 20):

You demand to be taken seriously and anyone who is slow to show you respect will regret it before the day is done. Keep a notebook handy so you can jot down both your great ideas and the names of those who annoy you.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 21 - Feb. 19):

You sometimes come across as a bit of a cold fish but it isn’t really true and even if it was it won’t cause you any problems today. If you don’t feel like mixing with other people don’t force yourself. Enjoy your own company instead.

PISCES (Feb. 20 - Mar. 20):

It may be true that a quick decision is often a bad decision but the planets indicate you must act fast today whatever the potential dangers might be. If you make a mess along the way you can go back and tidy it up later on.

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