Doha, Qatar: British Ambassador to Qatar, HE Neerav Patel, has hailed the strong partnerships and steady leadership demonstrated by Qatar, saying these matter most in uncertain times such as those currently facing the country. The Ambassador said in a press statement, “This is a difficult and uncer»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s air defence systems intercepted and destroyed 15 ballistic missiles and 119 drones on Saturday as part of a new wave of attacks targeting the country, the Ministry of Defence said. According to the ministry, air defences detected 16 ballistic missiles on March 7, destroying 15 »»»

Dubai: The Appeals Chamber of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has rejected an appeal by former Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte seeking interim release, ruling that there were no new circumstances to justify letting him out of detention. Judges have upheld an earlier decision by Pre-Tria»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian troops launched a retaliatory strike overnight on military enterprises used by Ukrainian militants, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "A massive strike was carried out with long-range precision weapons launched from ground, air, and sea, as well as strike unm»»»

Dubai: Oman Air has cancelled several regional and international flights between March 9 and March 11 as continuing airspace closures linked to regional tensions disrupt aviation across parts of the Middle East. In a travel advisory issued on Saturday, the airline said services to and from a number»»»

Dubai: Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian apologised to neighbouring countries for Iranian attacks across the region, suggesting they were the result of miscommunication within the ranks following the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He said Iran’s interim leadership council had de»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Airways announced the scheduled flight operations will remain temporarily suspended due to the closure of Qatari airspace. The airline said it will resume operations once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe full reopening of Qatari airspace In a statement on X, »»»

DOHA: Following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority confirming a safe operating corridor, Qatar Airways said it will operate a limited number of flights to Doha on March 8 (Sunday). The airline will operate the following flights on March 8 to Hamad International Airport »»»

A Pakistani ‌man was convicted on Friday of planning to kill President Donald Trump and other prominent US politicians two years ago at the behest of Iran, the Department of Justice said. Asif Merchant was accused of trying to recruit people in the US in a plan targeting Trump and others in retalia»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - Russian air defense forces shot down 124 Ukrainian drones over Russian regions over the past night, the Russian Defense Ministry said on Saturday. "During the past night, 124 Ukrainian aircraft-type unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted and destroyed by air defense systems on»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

After almost a week of the on-going war in the Gulf - its Gulf War 3 already as far as I am concerned. But one big take out for me is that Iran’s drone programme is actually proving much more effective than its nuclear programme. Relatively cheaply with $20,000 drones Iran has proven able to rock t»»»

Dubai: Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Tehran would not capitulate to Israel or the United States despite a week of heavy strikes on Iranian territory. In a speech broadcast on state television, he declared that those hoping for the surrender of the Iranian people would “take that wish to »»»

Dubai, UAE: The Government of Dubai Media Office announced on Saturday that the competent authorities in the emirate dealt with a minor incident resulting from the fall of debris caused by the successful interception of an aerial threat by UAE's air defence systems, with no injuries reported. In a »»»

Dubai: Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has ensured visitors in the emirate that the “situation in Dubai is stable, with public services continuing to operate.” “The safety and well-being of citizens, residents and visitors remains the UAE’s highest priority,” it said in a Saturday t»»»

US President Donald Trump has expelled prominent conservative talk show host Tucker Carlson from his Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, saying Carlson has “lost his way.” The breaking point between the two came over the US-Israeli attack on Iran, which Carlson has characterized as “absolutel»»»

At least seven people including children have been killed and several others injured after a Russian airstrike hit an apartment block in Kharkiv, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has said. Regional governor Oleg Synegubov said the missile damaged a five-storey residential building on Saturday»»»

Dubai: The trailer for Dhurandhar: The Revenge is finally out, and if first impressions are anything to go by, the upcoming action thriller led by Ranveer Singh (his hair still looks lush) looks far more intense than expected. Directed by Aditya Dhar, the film appears to lean heavily into a darker,»»»

Azerbaijan said ‌it had prevented several acts of "terrorist" sabotage planned by Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), including a plot to attack a major oil pipeline running through the South Caucasus to Türkiye. The targets included the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) oil pipeline, the Israeli emba»»»

Russia pummeled Ukraine with drone and missile attacks overnight, killing six people and triggering air alerts across the country, officials said Saturday. The bodies of five people were found in the rubble of an apartment block in the eastern Kharkiv region, hit by a ballistic missile, while one p»»»

In a Europe shaped by overtourism and algorithm-driven itineraries, Transylvania is emerging as an outlier: a living rural landscape where heritage, biodiversity, and community-based tourism intersect with measurable economic impact. Mihai Eminescu Trust (MET), a heritage conservation foundation th»»»

Greece has announced that it will assist Bulgaria with air defense capabilities in response to the escalating tensions related to Iran. The decision was confirmed by Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias, who said the move follows a formal request from Sofia. According to Dendias, the Greek governme»»»

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia: Saudi Ministry of Defense announced today that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base were intercepted and destroyed. Spokesperson of the Saudi Ministry of Defense Major General Turki Al-Maliki stated that two ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Su»»»

In a notable shift in rhetoric, Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi on Thursday signaled the group could join the war between Iran on one side and the US and Israel on the other, saying his fighters had their “hands on the trigger” and would move “at any moment if developments require it.” »»»

The UAE Ministry of Defence confirmed that air defence systems are actively intercepting incoming missiles and drones originating from Iran, amid ongoing regional hostilities. Officials clarified that loud sounds reported by residents are due to interception operations, not direct impacts on popula»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Defense has announced that the country was subjected to waves of attacks from the Islamic Republic of Iran involving (10) drones, starting from yesterday Friday March 6 at dawn until early evening. Stay tuned for more live updates --- 9:14am Doha Time UAE says it is res»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has partially reopened its airspace in a cautious first step towards restoring air lines to one of the Gulf’s most important aviation hubs. According to Al Jazeera quoting global flight tracking service Flightradar, an A380 jet heading to London was the first aircraft to depart D»»»

Dubai: Fresh food supplies are being flown into the UAE on chartered cargo flights organised by retail major Lulu Group, with the company stepping up logistics operations to keep its supermarket shelves stocked across the country. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.One of»»»

Explosions sent up clouds of dark smoke in the Iranian capital city early Saturday, and Tehran retaliated by firing missiles at Israel as the United States warned of a forthcoming bombing campaign that officials said would be the most intense yet in the weeklong conflict. There was no foreseeable e»»»

Lebanese official media reported on Saturday that clashes had erupted as Israeli forces attempted a landing operation along the Lebanon-Syria border, with militant group Hezbollah saying its fighters were involved. The state-run National News Agency (NNA), citing the Lebanese health ministry, said »»»

PRESS REVIEW – Friday, March 6: International papers discuss US President Donald Trump's "warrior transformation" and speculate about how the new war in the Middle East could benefit Russia. Also: the US Department of Justice publishes an interview that outlines sexual assault allegations agai»»»

The US Justice Department on Friday released Epstein file documents detailing claims that US President Donald Trump attempted to force an underage girl into performing oral sex. The FBI interviewed the alleged victim in 2019 as part of its investigation into late financier and sex offender Jeffrey »»»

About 100,000 ⁠people have fled to ​shelters in Lebanon, according to the UN. The number of displaced is expected to ​rapidly increase following "unprecedented" Israeli warnings ordering people out of large parts of the country. Over 120 have been killed in five days of war.»»»

Truth is the first casualty of war. Amid an internet blackout and an ongoing crackdown by Iranian authorities, the job of independent journalists in Iran was already difficult but now with US-Israeli airstrikes, it is near impossible. A critical press offers nuance and is needed to combat state pro»»»

More than 1,100 vessels have been hit by GPS interference across the Middle East Gulf since the start of the conflict, according to maritime firm Windward. Experts warn these attacks pose severe risks to navigation and are contributing to the de facto blockade of the strategic Strait of Hormuz. Shi»»»

The militant group Hezbollah has lost political backers in Lebanon after strikes it launched this week against Israel to honour Iran’s late supreme leader Ali Khamenei provoked a robust military response. Lack of public support for the militant group has even spread to the southern Shiite community»»»

With ethnic brethren in northern Iran and a US outreach to Iran’s Kurds following the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Turkey and Azerbaijan are at risk of being drawn into the war. For Iran’s Azeris, the largest minority group in a multi-ethnic country, it could mean trouble as ethnic fault lines th»»»

In a week that a major war broke out in the middle east when the US and Israel attacked Iran from the skies, with air strikes that assassinated the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and at least forty senior Iranian officials all reportedly within a five minute period at the start of the bombing campaign on S»»»

Some media users have been sharing videos that they claim are proof that China has started training humanoid robot soldiers. It turns out, however, that these videos were – surprise surprise – created by AI.  Have Chinese dancing robots been turned into killing machines? People were »»»

Controversy is overshadowing the Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, which kick off Friday with an opening ceremony boycotted by several countries protesting the decision to allow Russian and Belarusian athletes to compete under their national flags for the first time since 2014.  The Milan-Cort»»»