IndiGo, Air India plan 58 flights on March 4 amid airspace disruptions
India’s Ministry of Civil Aviation is closely monitoring the evolving West Asia airspace situation and its impact on international flights. So far, 1,221 flights by Indian carriers and 388 by foreign airlines have been cancelled due to ongoing disruptions. Resumption of operationsIndian carriers ar»»»
UAE airlines continue limited operations as regular flights remain disrupted
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has announced the resumption of limited flights at UAE airports to help stranded passengers affected by recent regional developments depart safely. Air operations currently run at 48 flights per hour through designated emergency corridors. Since 1 March 2»»»
Blown up: 17 Iranian Navy ships, including 1 submarine, says US admiral
The US has delivered “overwhelming and unprecedented” strikes into Iran in the first 100 hours of "Operation Epic Fury", the US commander in charge of combat operations in the region said. To put things in perspective, Admiral Brad Cooper said the initial 24 hours of the February 28 Iran strikes we»»»
Digital borders, sovereign rights: Why tech compliance is no longer optional
Technology is transforming the lives of people, businesses, and governments. As technologies expand and transcend borders, the regulatory burden becomes a growing challenge for both states and corporations. Safety standards and technology-related laws require compliance, while the effective deploym»»»
The gift of responsibility: Preparing children for an independent life after school
Human beings are remarkably adaptive. We learn, adjust, and grow in response to every new situation life presents. Yet, while adaptability is innate, ease in transition is not accidental. It is cultivated. The move from school to university, from home to hostel, from dependence to independence beco»»»
'All red lines have been crossed': Gulf states weigh response to Iranian strikes
Gulf states have found themselves on the front line of the Middle East's newest war, and they are angry. Iran has retaliated to US-Israeli air strikes by firing hundreds of missiles and drones at its Arab neighbours – targeting American military bases on their soil, but also civilian and energy inf»»»
‘The AK-47 of the skies’: How Iran’s cheap drones are reshaping this war
Dubai: President Trump has made destroying Iran’s ballistic missile stockpiles a central objective of the war. But while Washington focuses on launchers and long-range rockets, Tehran has unleashed something far cheaper — and arguably more disruptive. Drones. Known formally as unmanned aerial vehic»»»
Temperatures to surge to May-like levels in eastern U.S. late this week - UPI.com
People enjoy 70 degree temperatures on the Great Lawn in Central Park in New York City on May 3, 2020. Temperatures are expected to warm up in the East in the coming weeks. File Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Spring weather fans in parts of the Midwest and Northeast are in for another »»»
Flights cancelled: How stranded Indians in UAE can reach India via Oman and Fujairah
Dubai: Indian passengers stranded in the UAE whose flights remain cancelled and who do not have confirmed departures can consider alternative travel routes to return home. While regional airspace closures remain in place, the UAE has announced a limited resumption of flights. Safe air corridors hav»»»
Right to appeal convictions for illegal sentences gets high court hearing - UPI.com
During oral arguments Tuesday, Chief Justice John Roberts expressed concern over treating plea agreements like a typical binding contract. Pool photo by Win McNamee/UPI | License Photo WASHINGTON, March 3 (UPI) -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on what limitations should exist for defend»»»
Hezbollah says it targeted Israel's Haifa naval base with missiles
Hezbollah said it targeted northern Israel's Haifa naval base on Tuesday, its 12th attack of the day as Israel continued to strike Lebanon, including Beirut's southern suburbs. In a statement, the Iran-backed group said that "in response to the criminal Israeli aggression that struck dozens of Leba»»»
European allies rush to bolster Cyprus defences after drones target British base
European allies are rushing warships and anti-drone defences to Cyprus after a British air base was hit on the island over the weekend. The small Eastern Mediterranean nation has found itself unexpectedly drawn into the aftermath of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. The UK has announced it is sending hel»»»
100 days to go: World Cup countdown eclipsed by security concerns
DPA Berlin In 100 days, on June 11, the 2026 World Cup will kick off in Mexico, who’s co-hosting the tournament with the United States and Canada. But the build-up to the football festival has been overshadowed by social, security and political concerns, including the escalation of the conflict in »»»
Qatar resilient against aggression: Dr Al Ansari
Ashraf Siddiqui Doha Dr Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari, Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, affirmed that the State of Qatar remains resilient in the face of any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that recent attacks r»»»
Why schools must teach social and emotional learning
Ask anyone what they remember most about school, and rarely will they begin with a worksheet or a test score. They remember how a teacher made them feel. They remember the classroom where they felt safe enough to ask questions, or the subject they loved because they felt seen and encouraged. Long a»»»
Over 8,000 transit passengers stranded at HIA accommodated in hotels, with visa extensions
Dr Al Ansari confirmed there are currently no communication channels with Iran, as Qatar’s immediate priority is safeguarding its sovereignty and security. On the humanitarian front, he said more than 8,000 transit passengers stranded at Hamad International Airport (HIA) have been accommodated in h»»»
UAE retains its right to self-defence
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates reaffirms that it has not taken any decision to alter its defensive posture in response to the repeated Iranian attacks, according to a statement issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The UAE has been subjected to more than one thousand attacks — a nu»»»
A drone downed near Baghdad airport: official
A drone was shot down on Tuesday near Baghdad International airport, Iraqi authorities said. "A small drone was downed... on the outskirts of Baghdad International Airport, with no casualties or material damage reported," the Iraqi government's security media cell said. Baghdad International Airpor»»»
UAE has faced more than 1,000 attacks during regional strife
Dubai: The UAE has confirmed that it has not taken any decision to change its defensive posture toward the repeated Iranian attacks. The country stated that it has been subjected to more than 1,000 attacks, a figure exceeding the total number faced by all other targeted countries combined, noting t»»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
Qatar sends 2nd identical message to UN, UNSC concerning Iranian attack on its territory
New York: The State of Qatar sent on Tuesday a second identical message to each of Secretary-General of the United Nations (UN) HE Antonio Guterres and Permanent Representative of the United States of America to the UN and President of the UN Security Council (UNSC) for the month of March HE Michae»»»
Electro-Alfa International goes public on the BSE, following the IPO worth RON 579.64 million
Electro-Alfa International, whose technical solutions are manufactured in its four state-ofthe-art factories in Botoșani, Romania, is listed on the stock exchange under the ticker symbol EAI. The company’s market capitalization at the IPO price of RON 8.85 per share— the maximum price within the of»»»
It's business as usual in DIFC as community members return to office
Dubai International Financial Centre asked community members and entities, on Tuesday, to continue to follow internal protocols and business continuity plans in the coming days as people resume office-based working arrangements. It added on its social media channels: “Community members are requeste»»»
Qatar resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty: Advisor to PM and Spokesperson for Foreign Ministry
Doha, Qatar: Advisor to the Prime Minister and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Majed bin Mohammed Al Ansari affirmed that the State of Qatar is resilient against any aggression targeting its security and sovereignty, stressing that the attacks to which the country was s»»»
Our Observers in Tehran: 'For us to achieve freedom, war is the only option'
Three days after US and Israeli air strikes started hitting their country, Iranians are torn between conflicting emotions: many are expressing joy for what they see as an opportunity to topple the Islamic regime, but also fear that the strikes will cause more civilian casualties. Two of our Observe»»»
The Debate - How far will it escalate? Iran draws in region as Israel, US expand campaign
It's only Day 4 and already, an under attack Iran's drawn in the whole region: targets incude the US embassy in Saudi Arabia, oil and gas installations up and down the Gulf, France’s military base in Abu Dhabi - all part of Iran’s strategy to employ cheap homemade drones to shut business, spook mar»»»
Trump claims Iran was preparing to attack first
Washington: President Donald Trump on Tuesday boasted that US-Israeli strikes had "knocked out" most of Iran's military, while denying that Israel had forced him into launching the war that has engulfed the Middle East. Trump however offered no firm plan for Iran, saying possible leaders eyed by th»»»
Regime change in Iran could lift EU GDP by up to 0.7%, study finds
A fundamental political shift in Iran followed by its reintegration into the global economy could boost European Union output by as much as 0.7% and deliverbns of euros in additional income, according to a study by the Vienna Institute for International Economic Studies (wiiw) and the Austrian Inst»»»
Trump team offers shifting views of US goals as Iran war engulfs Mideast
US President Donald Trump's administration offered conflicting responses to questions over the attack on Iran and how to bring an end to the conflict even as joint US-Israeli air strikes over the weekend morphed into a larger regional war. US President Donald Trump on Monday addressed m»»»
US-Israeli strikes on Iran put China’s energy security at risk
Beijing has strongly condemned the joint US-Israeli attacks targeting Iran’s leadership and its infrastructure. As the main buyer of Iranian oil and a key strategic partner, China must now secure its own energy supply while avoiding becoming embroiled in a regional conflagration. China’»»»
Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis
India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»
How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply. WHAT: China could lose access to about h»»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
US senator says Cuban regime’s days “numbered” after Iran operation
US Senator Lindsey Graham has predicted Cuba's communist government will collapse imminently, suggesting the island could become Washington's next target following joint US-Israeli airstrikes on Iran that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. »»»
Price-sensitive, import-reliant India grapples to shore up energy security amid Hormuz crisis
India is scrambling to secure oil and gas supplies as fighting in the Gulf has disrupted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery that carries around a fifth of global oil and LNG trade and underpins the country’s energy security. »»»
How exposed is China to the Hormuz crisis?
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz would hit China’s energy security hard, threatening to sever roughly half of its crude imports and a significant share of its LNG supply. WHAT: China could lose access to about h»»»
Bulgaria’s former president launches new coalition ahead of April vote
Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev will contest the April 19 snap parliamentary elections at the head of a newly registered coalition, Progressive Bulgaria, he announced on social media on March 2. The move was widely »»»
Trump Says He Ordered Strike on Iran Over Attack Fears
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered US forces to join Israel's attack on Iran because he believed Iran was about to strike the United States, his latest explanation amid conflicting accounts from the administration of how the war started. "I might have forced their (Israel’s) hand," T»»»
Slovenia confronts deep-rooted drinking culture with latest 40 Days without Alcohol campaign
Slovenia has kicked off the 21st edition of its nationwide ‘40 Days without Alcohol’ campaign, inviting citizens across the country to take part in a collective pause from February 18 to April 4, 2026, and reflect on the role of alcohol in their lives. »»»
Hormuz crisis offers Moscow short-term gains, but long-term losses if regime falls
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz could deliver short-term fiscal relief to Moscow through higher oil and gas prices, but regime change in Tehran would risk stripping Russia of one of its most important strategic allies. »»»
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw postponed amid regional tensions
If you’ve been patiently waiting to see if your Big Ticket will win big this month, you are going to have to be patient a little longer. Big Ticket has postponed its live draw to tomorrow, out of an abundance of caution, it said on its social media channels as regional tensions continue. The big re»»»
Strait of Hormuz impasse squeezes world shipping
PARIS, France — With few captains willing to brave the Strait of Hormuz as war rages around the Gulf, companies will have to do business without one of the world's most vital shipping lanes, especially for oil and gas.What is the strait's importance to world markets?The strait is especially key to »»»
Iran's 'Axis of Resistance' under Threat after US-Israeli War
Iran once boasted that it controlled four Arab capitals: Baghdad, Damascus, Beirut and Sanaa in an alliance dubbed the "Axis of Resistance". But the network -- long used as a regional force against Israel -- has been weakened since the Gaza war and now risks collapse, upending the regional balance,»»»
Too early to tell scope of Iran strikes, Trump tells Congress
President Donald Trump has told lawmakers it is not yet possible to know the "full scope and duration" of the US operation in Iran. In a letter notifying Congress of the military action, Trump said the threat from Iran had been "untenable" despite efforts to find a diplomatic solution. Lawmakers ar»»»
Dubai gold rates now down nearly Dh30 following global price plunge
Dubai: Dubai gold rates fell sharply a day after hitting fresh records, dropping by nearly Dh30 by Tuesday evening, mirroring a price plunge recorded in global markets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.In the UAE, 24-karat rates dropped from Dh641 to Dh614 per gram on T»»»
UAE condemns Iranian attacks, reserves right to respond at Human Rights Council
Geneva: The UAE has affirmed that it reserves its full and legitimate right to respond to the Iranian attacks in accordance with international law, in order to protect its sovereignty, security and territorial integrity. This came in a statement delivered by Shahad Matar, Deputy Permanent Represent»»»
Nestlé accelerates the future of snacking through global partnership with KitKat and Formula 1
The Romanian snack market is constantly evolving, supported by lifestyle changes and the integration of snacks into daily routines. The bars and tablets sub-segments are performing strongly, while wafers remain the only segment experiencing growth in both volume and value. Chocolate bars and tablet»»»
Epstein files: Associates face firings, resignations over ties - UPI.com
1 of 9 | Years after the conviction and death of Jeffrey Epstein, the Justice Department’s release of files on the investigation into him, at the direction of Congress, is bringing consequences to some of his associates. File Photo courtesy of the New York State Division of Criminal Justice/ EPA-EF»»»
Netanyahu’s Political Future at Stake with Iran War, Say Experts
With elections approaching in Israel, the war with Iran has handed Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an opportunity to restore an image deeply scarred by Hamas's October 7, 2023 attack, experts say. But any political dividend would depend on how the conflict unfolds and how long it lasts, they said»»»