The war in the Middle East has spilled over Iran's northern border, with Azerbaijan saying Iranian drones struck its Nakhchivan exclave on Thursday. The airport terminal was hit, a drone exploded near a school, injuring civilians, and another drone was shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev»»»

US President Donald Trump encouraged Iranian Kurdish forces in Iraq to launch attacks against Iran as the Middle East conflict widened, with Azerbaijan warning it would retaliate for being targeted by Iranian missiles. Israel on Friday said it had started a "broad-scale" wave of attacks against inf»»»

Venezuela and the United States are restoring diplomatic ties, the two countries announced Thursday, in a new sign of thawing relations after Washington ousted former president Nicolas Maduro. The announcement came as US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum wrapped up a two-day trip to Venezuela, part of»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was the main obstacle to reaching a deal with Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as cooperative. Trump said Zelensky “has to get on the ball” and make compromises to secure an agreement. US President Donald&n»»»

United Airlines will now remove passengers from flights who refuse to use headphones while listening to audio on personal devices. The airline’s updated policy could even lead to a permanent ban for repeat offenders. According to the Washington Post, the new rule was added to United’s contract of c»»»

Dubai: Meet Satheesh Kumar, a Dubai resident since 2002. Although he adheres to Hinduism, Kumar has been observing the fast during the holy month of Ramadan for the past 23 years while living in the UAE. For him, Ramadan is a time to be one with the community in sharing and living out good deeds. H»»»

Intense Israeli airstrikes pounded the capitals of Iran and Lebanon early Friday as the US apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea in its unrelenting campaign against the country’s fleet of warships. Iran launched new retaliatory attacks in the Middle East at the end of a full week of bom»»»

While attention is focused on the US-Israeli war against Iran, Gaza is facing increasingly complex conditions marked by a freeze in political efforts aimed at implementing the terms of a ceasefire reached in October last year. Hamas and other Palestinian factions had hoped to move more quickly to t»»»

In a significant move, the UK Ministry of Defence announced late on Thursday (March 5, 2026), the rapid deployment of four additional Eurofighter Typhoon jets to Qatar. This reinforcement aims to support defensive operations in the volatile Middle East, where conflicts involving Iran and coalition »»»

UAE airlines are gradually resuming operations following recent regional disruptions. Limited flights are operating across Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai. Passengers are advised to travel only with confirmed bookings and to regularly check airline websites or apps for updates. A»»»

British nationals who landed in the UK on the first government-arranged flight out of the Middle East since the widespread conflict began six day ago have shared tales of how they scrambled across national borders to get on the plane. The flight, originally scheduled to leave Oman's capital Muscat »»»

At Thursday’s Government Info press conference, Minister Gergely Gulyás, the minister heading the Prime Minister’s Office, addressed the current state of Hungary’s energy security and the situation surrounding the Druzhba oil pipeline. According to Minister Gulyás, the restart of crude oil deliveri»»»

Speaking at the Macronomx Economic Year Opening event, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán delivered a stark warning about the direction of Europe’s economy, arguing that while many economic forecasts assume a peaceful environment, the reality discussed among European leaders is very different. According t»»»

Tribune News Network Doha As part of its multi-sector response to the floods in Sudan, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has initiated distribution of shelter tents to affected families in River Nile, North Kordofan, and White Nile States, with 866 family tents delivered, out of a total of 1,066 te»»»

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

Sri Lanka is a struggling economy dependent on International Monetary Fund(IMF) bailouts since 2023 after a financial crisis between 2019 and 2022 that peaked with the government defaulting on its sovereign debt. With its »»»

The public association Destination Karakol has been awarded the prestigious Travelife Certified status — the highest level of the international sustainable tourism certification system. The press service of the Ministry of Economy of Kyrgyzstan reported. According to the ministry, the official awar»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE is committed to peace and regional stability but is fully prepared to defend its sovereignty and protect everyone living on its soil, Dr Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE President, has said. Speaking during an interview on the “Maraya Podcast”, produced by the Sharjah»»»

The announcement comes amid a push to access oil, critical minerals and gold in the South American nation. The U.S. Department of State announced that the United States and Venezuela are re-establishing diplomatic and consular ties as Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodriguez, right, and U.S. Se»»»

Dubai: Escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz have disrupted tanker traffic and driven oil prices higher, raising concerns for global energy markets and Gulf trade routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Credit ratings agency Fitch Ratings says the disruption »»»

The Kuwait Ministry of Defense reported that since the start of operations targeting Kuwaiti airspace, 212 ballistic missiles and 394 drones have been detected and intercepted by the armed forces. Colonel Saud Al Atwan, spokesperson for the ministry, said the attacks involved missiles and armed dro»»»

In its effective and highly professional handling of the Iranian missile and drone attacks it has faced, the United Arab Emirates has demonstrated exceptional readiness and capability in containing threats to its national security. It has managed the repercussions of such crises with the utmost pro»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the Iranian drone strike targeting the territory of the Republic of Azerbaijan, considering these hostile acts a dangerous escalation, a flagrant violation of state sovereignty, and a direct threat to regional security and stability. In a s»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

It wasn’t missiles that closed the straits of Hormuz. It was insurance companies. As bne IntelliNews reported, the mere threat of an attack on a tanker is enough for international insurance companies, concentrated in London, to cancel war-risk insurance and force them to drop anchor or leave the Gu»»»

As Israel and the United States press ahead with their sweeping military campaign against Iran, political consensus in Jerusalem appears nearly absolute. In Israel, the war has drawn support across much of the political spectrum. Opposition leader Yair Lapid, long a fierce critic of Netanyahu, has »»»

The eruption of the Iran conflict has brought with it consequences that extend far beyond the Middle East. The region plays a key role in global energy supplies and shipping routes, prompting concerns that everything from heating bills to supermarket shopping baskets could become more expensive. He»»»

Home remortgage — or home loan refinancing — is simple in idea. You replace an old loan with a new one. You move from one lender to another. From Bank A to Bank B (or C). Or to the state lender, Pag-IBIG Fund. Why do it? For better terms.Lower interest.Longer time to pay. Sometimes, for cash. Unloc»»»

US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the ousting of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem days after a blistering Senate hearing over her management of Trump's hardline immigration crackdown. US President Donald Trump on Thursday fired Kristi Noem as head of the Departmen»»»

Turkey said on March 5 that its state institutions are keeping a close eye on the actions ​of the Iranian Kurdish Kurdistan Free Life Party (PJAK) militant group. Ankara’s terse words come at a time when reports suggest PJAK and other Kurdish groups could be armed by the US for an attack launched f»»»

Russia has emerged as one of the few beneficiary of the escalation of hostilities in the Middle East, as surging energy prices offer Moscow a fiscal reprieve at a time when it struggling for cash to cover the deficit. But Liam Peach, the senior emerging market economist with Capital Economics, caut»»»

Russian President Vladimir Putin sought to capitalise on the chaos on the energy markets by threatening to cut off Russian gas supplies to Europe, which is already facing a gas crisis that will amplified by the escalating war in Iran. »»»