Archaeology: Arabian coins found on Rhode Island may help explain escape of 17th century pirate

A handful of Arabian silver coins unearthed from an orchard in Rhode Island and other parts of New England are shining a fresh light on the ‘world’s first manhunt’. Conducted by the English, the target was the notorious pirate Captain Henry Every and his crew, who plundered an armed trading ship of the Mughal empire. The vessel — … Read more

Israeli cargo ship is hit by ‘Iranian’ missile in the Arabian Sea 

Israeli cargo ship is hit by ‘Iranian’ missile in the Arabian Sea Israeli-owned cargo ship was struck by a missile in the Arabian Sea on Thursday  Security officials in Israel said they believed Iran was behind the attack The ship was on its way from Tanzania to India and was able to continue onward Ship … Read more

Israeli cargo ship is hit by ‘Iranian’ missile in the Arabian Sea 

Israeli cargo ship is hit by ‘Iranian’ missile in the Arabian Sea Israeli-owned cargo ship was struck by a missile in the Arabian Sea on Thursday  Security officials in Israel said they believed Iran was behind the attack The ship was on its way from Tanzania to India and was able to continue onward Ship … Read more

RICHARD KAY examines the tale of the Arabian princess imprisoned by her father in Dubai villa

Somewhere amid the shiny glass towers of Dubai where Instagram influencers flaunt their bodies and their riches, stands a villa on the beach. But this is no ordinary residence and its occupant is not one of the pleasure seekers who flock to the Arabian emirate for its luxury shopping, nightlife and sandy beaches. For this … Read more

RICHARD KAY examines the tale of the Arabian princess imprisoned by her father in Dubai villa

Somewhere amid the shiny glass towers of Dubai where Instagram influencers flaunt their bodies and their riches, stands a villa on the beach. But this is no ordinary residence and its occupant is not one of the pleasure seekers who flock to the Arabian emirate for its luxury shopping, nightlife and sandy beaches. For this … Read more

Formula One announces first ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from 2021 

Formula One confirmed it will go to Saudi Arabia next year as part of a long-term deal believed to be worth £500million. But the announcement was met by outrage from Amnesty International, which called on Lewis Hamilton and his fellow drivers to condemn the Gulf kingdom’s documented abuses. Following the announcement, Amnesty hit out at … Read more

Formula One announces first ever Saudi Arabian Grand Prix from 2021 

Formula One have controversially announced it will hold its first ever Formula One race in Saudi Arabia in 2021. Due to the country’s recent record on human rights, F1 is expecting criticism of its decision to venture into the state which has already been publically blasted by Amnesty International. Amnesty blasted the decision, calling it … Read more

Climate change lets toxic green algae thrive in the Arabian Sea

Shrinking snow caps in the Himalayas are causing the spread of toxic green algae so big it can be seen from space, a new study has found. US research based on NASA images found blooms of the marine species Noctiluca scintillans, known as ‘sea sparkle’, lining coastlines around the Arabian Sea. Noctiluca scintillans, a millimetre-size … Read more