Political thriller One Battle After Another has dominated this year's Oscars, scoring six wins including best picture It marks the first best picture and best director win for Paul Thomas Anderson, who had never previously won an Oscar despite being one of Hollywood's most respected film-makers. "Y»»»

The widening US-led war with Iran is rapidly consuming expensive American air defence munitions that Ukraine relies on to shield its cities from Russian missile strikes, raising concerns among European allies that Kyiv could face critical shortages in the months ahead, reported Politico. »»»

Amid ongoing regional tensions, UAE authorities are taking precautionary measures to ensure the safety of residents and travellers. Flights, traffic, and key services around Dubai are affected, while leaders call for de-escalation and efforts continue to support UAE residents abroad. Stay updated: »»»

The Central Commission for Elections and Referendums of Kyrgyzstan (CEC) has prematurely terminated the mandate of Nurlanbek Azygaliev, a member of the Zhogorku Kenesh. The decision was made at a CEC meeting on March 15. According to the commission, the deputy’s personal letter of resignation was t»»»

Ghanaian Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will pay an official visit to Kyrgyzstan. The press service of the Foreign Ministry of Kyrgyzstan reported. The visit will take place at the invitation of Foreign Minister Jeenbek Kulubaev from March 15 to 17. High-level and senior-level meetings ar»»»

There was an unusual moment during Sunday night's Oscars ceremony, when two films tied for best short live action film - The Singers and Two People Exchanging Saliva. "A tie, wow we didn't know that could happen," exclaimed The Singers' director Sam A Davis. This is the seventh time that votes have»»»

Dubai Police have temporarily closed key traffic routes, including Airport Street, Airport Tunnel, and Al Garhoud Bridge leading to Casablanca Street. The police also announced that traffic at the Cargo Village and Marrakech Street intersections toward the airport is temporarily closed. Drivers are»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi's flag carrier Etihad Airways has released its latest limited flight schedule, operating to key destinations from Abu Dhabi. The airline has listed flights for March 16, allowing passengers with existing bookings to be accommodated as soon as possible. The airline advises trave»»»

Share: French President Emmanuel Macron said on ​Sunday he had asked Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkianto put an immediate end to attacks against ​countries ‌in the Middle East whether ⁠directly or through proxies, including in Lebanon and Iraq. French President Emmanuel Macron said Sunday he had »»»

Britain and France are set to throw their weight behind a high-stakes naval push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries one-fifth of the planet’s oil and LNG. Iran’s deployment of mines and attacks on tankers since early 2026 have slashed traffic through the strait, spikin»»»

March has been relentless. As tensions ripple across the Middle East, many people are struggling to pause or even catch their breath. But in a world that refuses to slow down, some communities are determinedly carving out their own moments of calm. In the neighbourhood of Jumeirah, a small evening »»»

Tens of thousands of Hungarians flooded the streets of Budapest on Sunday in a show of support for Prime Minister Viktor Orban. People from all over the country joined a ‘Peace March’ in the capital held under the slogan: “We will not be a Ukrainian colony!” The Orban government has long opposed th»»»

All flights to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended, with passengers advised not to travel to the airport until further notice. Dubai-based carrier Emirates said it will share updates as soon as more information becomes available. The airline thanked customers for their understanding and »»»

The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority has announced the temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of passengers and staff. Authorities advised travellers to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding flight sc»»»

Dubai Civil Defence teams have successfully contained a fire that broke out after a drone strike affected one of the fuel tanks in the vicinity of Dubai International Airport (DXB). Authorities confirmed that no injuries have been reported. The update was issued in a statement by the Dubai Media Of»»»

The CEOs of the United States' largest airlines signed the letter, as did those of FedEx and UPS. After federal aviation employees did not get paid this weekend amid the second time in six months that the federal government has at least partially shut down, 10 aviation CEOs -- including that of Del»»»

Dubai: The UAE is set for generally fair to partly cloudy weather with rising temperatures at the start of the week, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its latest weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures could reach between 39°C and 41°C in coastal and inland areas, while »»»

The first reports appeared on foreign screens, beyond the reach of most Iranians. On 28 February Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said there were "signs that the tyrant is no more," suggesting Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei had been killed in a joint US-Israeli strike. Iranians watching sta»»»

When a crisis strikes, adults often focus on managing the immediate realities - safety, logistics, information, and decisions. In the midst of this, it is easy to overlook the quiet observers around us: our children. Yet children are often the most deeply affected during such moments. Their underst»»»

Dubai: Relations between Washington and Tehran have swung dramatically over the past seven decades, shaped by coups, revolutions, sanctions, nuclear diplomacy and military confrontations. Successive US presidents — from Eisenhower and Nixon to Obama and Trump — have pursued sharply different strate»»»

Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received a telephone call from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia, during which they discussed regional developments amid escalating military actions and their g»»»

For the last fortnight, as drones and missiles have whistled through the skies above Iran and the Gulf, air traffic controllers have been shepherding passenger jets through safer but congested airspace on the edge of the war. A glance at a flight tracker map shows how busy Egypt and Georgia have be»»»

For Ukraine the financial frontline is perhaps the unseen battlefield in the war with Russia. Keeping the economy on a level footing isn't just about today, but central to the future that they've spent four years fighting for. "We don't want to be just a poor neighbour [to the EU]," says Ukraine's »»»

1 of 2 | Millions of people across the Midwest are under winter weather warnings that promise to drop between one to three feet of snow from South Dakota to the Great Lakes overnight into Monday. File Photo Brian Kersey/UPI | License Photo March 15 (UPI) -- Millions of Americans across the Midwest »»»

ABU DHABI: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from His Excellency Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani, Prime Minister of the Republic of Iraq, during which they discussed developments in the region and their serious repercussions on its security and stabi»»»