Dubai Ten weeks into the Iran war, the ceasefire that once appeared to offer a path away from a wider regional conflict is now, in Donald Trump’s words, “on life support”. The US president’s blunt dismissal of Iran’s latest response to Washington’s peace proposal — calling it “stupid” and “a piece »»»

Dubai: Iran’s wartime internet blackout, now in its 73rd day, is spiralling into a full-blown economic crisis, with layoffs mounting, businesses shutting down and millions facing growing hardship under war, sanctions and digital isolation. Internet watchdog NetBlocks describes the backout as the lo»»»

Hyundai Motor Group and Korea Aerospace Industries will jointly develop electric-powered advanced air mobility aircraft as South Korea pushes to compete in the global urban air transportation market International military delegates chat with exhibitors next to a FA-50 multirole fighter jet model de»»»

When it comes to plastic-related particles and chemicals, people often feel helpless and overwhelmed. Plastic contamination feels so pervasive, inevitable and frustrating, especially since the research is limited on how to reduce your exposure. That’s why a new randomized controlled trial published»»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump’s rejection of Iran’s latest response to a US ceasefire proposal has pushed the fragile Gulf truce back to the brink, raising fresh fears of renewed military escalation, shipping disruption and another spike in global oil prices. Trump called Tehran’s response “totally»»»

Dubai’s outdoor season doesn’t last forever and right now it's in that final stretch before the city shifts indoors for the summer. The weather is still just about holding up for sunset walks, picnics, playground stops and last-minute outdoor plans that don’t immediately feel like a mistake. But it»»»

Dubai: UAE property buyers are taking longer to make decisions as regional uncertainty weighs on sentiment, with nearly 45% of market participants still planning to buy a home within the next 12 months. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The bigger signal for buyers is th»»»

Dubai: Tehran’s prolonged internet blackout is no longer just cutting Iranians off from the outside world — it is now creating what critics describe as a two-tier digital system dividing the country into privileged insiders and millions trapped behind censorship walls. More than two months into Ira»»»

Dubai: Israeli warplanes striking an Iranian naval facility on the Caspian Sea in March may have signalled something far bigger than a military raid. The attack on Bandar Anzali — hundreds of miles north of the Strait of Hormuz — exposed what Western officials increasingly see as a critical wartime»»»

Doha, Qatar: Indian Cultural Centre presented Nrityanjali - ‘Wednesday Fiesta’ Celebration of Indian Arts and Culture on Wednesday, at ICC Ashoka Hall. The event featured an array of vibrant dance performances reflecting the rich cultural heritage and diverse artistic traditions of India, presented»»»

Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) leader Chandrasekhar Joseph Vijay was sworn in as the 13th Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu on Sunday, marking a dramatic shift in the state’s political landscape. The ceremony took place at the Jawaharlal Nehru Indoor Stadium in Chennai, where Governor Rajendra Vishwanat»»»

Dubai: Wealthy collectors are turning more selective in the luxury investment market, with rare art, high-demand watches and assets with strong provenance drawing attention after two years of correction across collectible categories, according to Knight Frank. Sign up for our daily business newslet»»»

DAMASCUS: Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa replaced several government officials and ministers on Saturday, including his own brother, in a partial government overhaul, state media reported. The new appointments, announced by Syria’s official SANA news agency, include former Homs governor Abdul Rah»»»

Dubai: Global wealth creation has accelerated despite geopolitical uncertainty, higher interest-rate concerns and uneven economic growth, with 89 new ultra-high-net-worth individuals created every day over the past five years, according to Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026. Sign up for our daily bu»»»

KHARTOUM: In an overcrowded camp in Sudan’s Blue Nile state, Awatif Awad has been fighting to keep her five children alive as the region becomes a new front line in the country’s three-year war. “We are only given one meal a day,” she said by phone from the camp, home to thousands of people who had»»»

“After Orbán here comes another Hungarian nationalist who cannot contain himself. It is clear that the annexation of southern Slovakia to Hungary is still the primary objective of Hungarian politics,” this is how Slovak sports minister Rudolf Huliak commented on Péter Magyar’s fondness for the expr»»»

Dubai: Oil prices held above $100 a barrel on Friday, even as Brent headed for a deep weekly loss, with traders weighing President Donald Trump’s claim that the Iran ceasefire remains in place against fresh military clashes in the Strait of Hormuz. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques»»»

In this photo released Friday, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (C) inspects a munitions factory where a new 155mm self-propelled gun-howitzer system is being produced. It will be deployed at the southern border this year, state media said. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, May 8 (UPI) -- North Korea plans t»»»

Dubai: Dubai Taxi Company reported lower first-quarter revenue and profit after regional uncertainty in March reduced trip volumes across its taxi and limousine businesses, interrupting a strong start to the year driven by fleet expansion and steady mobility demand. Sign up for our daily business n»»»

Dubai: Dubai gold prices moved higher on Friday morning, putting jewellery buyers and investors back on watch after a volatile start to May that has already seen sizeable day-to-day swings across local rates. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain»»»

The war with Iran has prompted many economies to reevaluate their energy needs and strategy. In Europe, several countries are considering reviving the use of nuclear power. Sweden, Belgium, and Italy are among those rolling back previous restrictions, while France and the UK are spearheading new nu»»»

Dubai: UAE consumers should continue to find daily essentials such as dairy, poultry, eggs, edible oils and fresh produce available despite pressure on regional shipping and supply routes, according to Falal Ameen, Group CEO of Ghitha Holding. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Ba»»»

Dubai: Defying international law governing global waterways, Iran is trying to force shippers to comply with a new protocol for transiting the Strait of Hormuz — or risk attack. According to a document seen by CNN, Tehran has introduced new rules for vessels seeking passage through the strategic wa»»»

Panama City: Around 1,500 ships and their crews are trapped in the Gulf due to the Iranian blockade in the strait of Hormuz, the secretary general of the UN's International Maritime Organization (IMO) said in Panama on Thursday. The war in the Middle East, unleashed February 28 by Israel and the Un»»»