Dubai: Flight operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) have been suspended until further notice, authorities said on Saturday, as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt travel across the Gulf. Passengers have been advised not to travel to th»»»

OpenAI said Friday it struck a deal for the Pentagon to use its models in the US defense agency's classified network, with "safeguards," after President Donald Trump blacklisted AI rival Anthropic. Trump had ordered the government to stop using Anthropic, calling it a threat to national security af»»»

Dubai: India’s national carrier Air India has suspended all flights to destinations across the Middle East, including the UAE, in view of the developing situation in parts of the region. In a post on X, the airline said all services to the Middle East have been halted until further notice. Iran was»»»

Israel stepped up its airstrikes in the Gaza Strip, killing and wounding people while directly targeting police and faction-affiliated security personnel who were carrying out guard duties in central and southern areas of the enclave. The escalation comes as humanitarian conditions continue to dete»»»

Dubai: Indian carrier IndiGo is closely monitoring developments related to Iran and its airspace and may adjust its operations if required, according to its post on X. In a statement shared on social media, the airline said it is tracking regional updates concerning Iran and is prepared to respond »»»

Dubai: Several flydubai flights were disrupted on February 28 following the temporary closure of multiple airspaces in the region, the airline told Gulf News. In a statement attributed to a flydubai spokesperson, the carrier said: “Due to the temporary closure of several airspaces in the region on »»»

Rehabilitation and social adaptation of people affected by rare diseases has remained one of their main problems over the past 20 years, National Alliance of People with Rare Diseases (NAPRD) President Vladimir Tomov told BTA. February 28 is world Rare Disease Day. “Therapies are becoming available»»»

Tribune News Network Doha The Academic Bridge Programme (ABP), part of Qatar Foundation’s Pre-University Education, has signed an academic agreement with the University of St Andrews in the UK, creating new pathways for students in Qatar to pursue higher education at leading UK universities. The pa»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE celebrates “UAE Education Day” today, reaffirming its belief that education is the foundation of national development and a key driver for building human capital and shaping the future. Observed annually on 28 February, this occasion marks a milestone in the UAE’s history. His Hi»»»

Manila: The Philippines’ state-run Social Security System (SSS) is granting a 10% pension increase this year, with another round scheduled in 2027 — and members won’t pay higher contributions. SSS President and CEO Robert Joseph de Claro said the fund remains financially strong and is on track to r»»»

Washington welcomed a prisoner and detainee exchange between the Syrian government and armed factions in the predominantly Druze southern province of Sweidah, as Damascus pressed ahead with efforts to fold Kurdish security forces into the state apparatus. Syria’s Interior Ministry said the Internal»»»

President Donald Trump told the US government Friday to "immediately" stop using Anthropic's technology after the AI startup rejected the Pentagon's demand that it agree to unconditional military use of its Claude models. Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance»»»

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday announced that the Department of Defense came to an agreement with Scouting America that it would continue to partner with the organization after changes to some of its policies. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The Department of »»»

Dubai Miracle Garden, the world’s largest natural flower garden and home to multiple Guinness World Records, has announced a special seasonal promotion granting free entry to children aged 12 years and below from March 1 until the end of the current season on May 31st. The initiative is applicable »»»

A sizeable exhibit in the Museum of the Revolution in Havana is dedicated to conditions in Cuba before the revolution took power in 1959. Inside the ornate former presidential palace, photographs and oral testimony detail the grinding poverty and ingrained corruption of the dictatorship of Cuba's t»»»

The UK has temporarily withdrawn staff from its embassy in Tehran, as the threat of US strikes against Iran prompts warnings from a number of countries to their citizens in the Middle East. The UK Foreign Office said it was a "precautionary measure" and that its embassy in Iran's capital continued »»»

The US has failed to curb militants on American soil seeking to overthrow the Cuban government, officials in Havana have said, commenting on a deadly shootout this week involving a boat allegedly stolen in Florida. According to Cuban accounts, a patrol vessel intercepted a boat carrying armed indiv»»»

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said in an email to embassy workers that the decision to authorize some staff to leave followed a series of overnight calls and meetings. File Photo by Jim Hollander/UPI | License Photo Feb. 27 (UPI) -- The United States is pulling some non-emergency staff an»»»

Abu Dhabi: The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated travel guidance for Emirati citizens, urging them to take precautionary steps to ensure their safety and that of their families while abroad. The ministry advised travellers to check that their passports remain valid for at least s»»»

Dubai: Tamil film and political circles are in shock as their beloved actor-politician Vijay saw his wife of 25 years file for divorce. While Vijay is a public figure, the attention has now turned to a woman who has largely stayed away from the spotlight: Sangeeta Sornalingam. Unlike most celebrity»»»

Doha, Qatar: Garangao is a cherished tradition celebrated across the Gulf region. In Qatar, it marks the midway point of the holy month of Ramadan. The day serves as a celebration and encouragement for children, rewarding them for fasting for half of the holy month of Ramadan. Dressed in vibrant tr»»»

The Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Centre has announced that 371,050 people benefited from the “Our Fasting Guests” iftar initiative during the first week of Ramadan. For Ramadan prayer timings, click here. According to the Centre, 204,130 fasting individuals were served at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in »»»

Racism across Europe is not only about speeches by extremists or headline-grabbing scandals — but also what is repeated and normalised in political discourse and down into everyday life, warns Michaela Moua, the European Commission’s anti-racism coordinator. For nearly five years, Moua, a Finnish f»»»

Alzheimer's disease researchers say they have developed a way to predict when a unimpaired person may develop dementia symptoms within three to four years through a single blood test. File Photo by EPA ST. PAUL, Minin., Feb. 27 (UPI) -- A team of U.S.-based scientists say they have developed a mode»»»

Dubai: TCL, a global leader in consumer electronics and the world’s No. 1 Mini LED TV brand, as the official Worldwide Olympic Partner, is continuing its efforts to advance performance-driven home entertainment across the UAE, reinforcing how large-screen innovation must go beyond size to deliver t»»»