Travelling from the UAE today? Check latest Emirates, Etihad, flydubai, Air Arabia cancellations, delays and travel advisories
Dubai: Air travel across the UAE remains largely operational despite ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, but passengers should continue to expect cancellations, delays and last-minute schedule changes on some regional routes. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balanc»»»
Man detained at New Jersey's Delaney Hall dies in ICE custody - UPI.com
Delaney Hall Detention Center is pictured in Newark, N.J. on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Photo by Angelina Katsanis/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A 41-year-old man detained at a private immigration detention facility in New Jersey has died, the Trump administration said Monday, further raising c»»»
Your smartwatch says you burned 1,000 calories and slept badly. But what does it really measure?
I heave a sigh of relief every time I check my calorie count on my smartwatch. It's always higher than what the treadmill says, and, ever the optimist, I choose to believe I truly did burn 30 more calories than the machine claims. Rather than accept that I didn't burn those 30 calories, compared to»»»
What we know about the Hamas disarmament deal announced by Trump – Ya Libnan
Share: Palestinians inspect destroyed buildings after they were targeted by Israeli strikes the previous night in Deir al Balah, central Gaza Strip on July 29, 2026. © Eyad Baba, AFP Palestinian militant group Hamas confirmed Friday that it had agreed to a deal with Israel that would lead to the gr»»»
Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the reque»»»
Exxon, Chevron's $26.5 billion windfall: Why Trump is angry — and Americans fume as petrol prices remain sky-high
Exxon Mobil and Chevron just delivered a powerful snapshot of the strange economics of the Iran war: the same global energy shock that has squeezed American drivers has produced a spectacular windfall for major US oil companies. Exxon Mobil and Chevron together earned about $26.5 billion in net inc»»»
D.C. prosecutors move to drop more reflecting pool charges - UPI.com
1 of 4 | The drained Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is shown July 28 in Washington, D.C. U.S. prosecutors have moved to drop charges against three more people accused of vandalizing the pool. Photo by Jemal Countess/UPI. | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Prosecutors in Washington, D.C., have moved »»»
Petrol, flights and groceries could cost more if Bab al-Mandab disruption persists
Dubai: Consumers across Asia could begin paying more for petrol within weeks if disruption at Bab al-Mandab continues, while higher airfares and grocery costs may take longer to reach household budgets. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Oil prices and financial markets w»»»
Cubans sleep on seaside boardwalk to seek relief from crippling blackouts and summer heat
HAVANA: Alexey Ríos García awoke not to his bed in Cuba 's capital on Monday, but to an ocean breeze and the concrete of Havana's famous seaside boulevard. The 30-year-old construction worker ended up curling up with other Cubans on the city's sea wall, the Malecón, in a desperate attempt to escape»»»
Trump says ExxonMobil, Chevron 'made too much money' over Iran war - UPI.com
President Donald Trump said ExxonMobil and Chevron "made too much money" over the Iran war. Photo by Allison Robbert/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said ExxonMobil and Chevron "made too much money" over the Iran war. The companies last week reported a combined »»»
Brown University president to step down after long tenure - UPI.com
The flag hangs at half staff to honor the victims of a mass shooting at Brown University in December in Providence, RI. Christine Paxson, Brown's president since 2012, announced Monday that she will step down at the end of the academic year. File Photo by Matthew Healey/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (»»»
Trump: Iran talks to resolve 'quickly,' Strait of Hormuz must open 'completely' by Tuesday
President Donald Trump said late on Monday that negotiations with Iran will conclude rapidly “one way or the other,” prioritising the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz as early as Tuesday before addressing Tehran’s nuclear program. “They’re going to go quickly one way or the other. It’s not ve»»»
States sue Trump administration to protect welfare data from DHS - UPI.com
New York's General Letitia James and 23 other attorneys general sued the Trump administration to block immigration officials from accessing private data from citizens enrolled in the anti-poverty TANF program. File Photo by Derek French/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- A coalition of 24 Democrat»»»
Trump's Board of Peace reassures Israel after objections on Gaza pullout plan
US President Donald Trump's postwar transition body The Board of Peace on Monday assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that Israel's withdrawal would only begin after Hamas's complete disarmament, following objections. Israel had objected to the board's Thursday text that called for a»»»
Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu is holding a security session attended by the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli Channel 12: Netanyahu is holding a security session attended by the Minister of Defense and the Chief of Staff 03-08-2026 21:03 PM »»»
Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational incident in southern Lebanon - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli military spokesperson: Early Monday, an Israeli army reserve soldier sustained minor injuries as a result of an operational inciden»»»
Qatar, Egypt and Türkiye condemn Israeli violations in Gaza
Qatar, Egypt, and Turkiye, in their capacity as the mediating countries, express their strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical infrastructure, and the resulting civilian casualties, inc»»»
Dow hits record high as tech stocks post gains - UPI.com
The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a record high on Monday, buoyed up by rising rising tech stocks and falling oil prices. The Dow closed at 53,178.41, jumping 693.38 points, or 1.32%. Photo by John Angelillo/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The Dow Jones Industrial Average closed at a r»»»
Ethics panel suggests censure for Rep. Edwards in sex harassment probe - UPI.com
Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C., was recommended for censure by the House Ethics Committee for the alleged, "highly unprofessional" treatment of two female staffers, one 19-years-old and another in her 20s, who had first worked with him when he was a state senator in North Carolina. File Photo by Bonnie»»»
Joint statement issued by the mediators Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye on the ongoing Israeli violations in Gaza
Doha: The State of Qatar, the Arab Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of Türkiye, in their capacity as the mediating countries, express their strong condemnation and denunciation of the ongoing Israeli violations in the Gaza Strip, particularly the targeting of healthcare facilities and medical in»»»
Education department letter asks colleges to commit to changes - UPI.com
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon waits for President Donald Trump to speak at a rally June 24 on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. McMahon sent a letter Monday to U.S. colleges and universities, asking them to commit to changes by the end of 2026. Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Pho»»»
Trump says Iran facing 'last chance before decapitation'
US President Donald Trump said Monday that negotiations with Iran were ongoing despite Tehran's denials and the Islamic Republic was facing a "last chance before decapitation." Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House, said he agreed to continue to pursue talks with Iran at the request of Sa»»»
Can Trump’s ‘art of the deal’ strategy reshape the conflict with Iran?
ROME: Amid the grandeur of the Palace of Versailles on June 17, US President Donald Trump signed a preliminary agreement aimed at ending hostilities with Iran. The memorandum of understanding — a nonbinding short-term framework stating each party’s intention to stop the war — promised to immediatel»»»
Trump says oil firms making 'too much money' from Iran shortage
Washington, United States: US President Donald Trump said Monday that major oil companies are making "too much money" due to high prices stemming from the Iran war, seeking to address a political vulnerability ahead of midterm elections. "I don't like it. They're making too much money, okay? Based »»»
Florida firm to pay $14M over 'bogus' Medicare diagnoses - UPI.com
Justice Department officials said from 2020 to 2023, Complete Health routinely added bogus diagnosis coding to its billing -- saying its patients had drug and alcohol dependencies as well as bipolar disorder -- that "were not clinically valid." File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (»»»
Zelensky sacks his ambassador to the US
KYIV, Ukraine: Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday dismissed his ambassador to the United States, Olga Stefanishyna, in a move that had been expected following a government reshuffle last month. The sacking, announced by decree, happened however as Kyiv was lobbying Washington hard to »»»
Trump’s arch to impact dozens of historic sites, Park Service says - UPI.com
1 of 2 | A model of President Donald Trump's Triumphal Arch and a ferris wheel are seen during the fifth day of the Great American State Fair on the National Mall on June 29. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The National Park Service's review of President Donald Trump's»»»
Why US KC-135 Aircraft Are in Bulgaria
The arrival of the first two of an expected eight US Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker aircraft at Bezmer Air Base marks the start of a temporary deployment that has fueled weeks of political debate, public protests, and diplomatic exchanges in Bulgaria. The mission, scheduled to run until October 1, 2026»»»
Trump flip-flops on Patriot license for Ukraine promise
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy has asked Washington for an emergency package of 300 Patriot missiles before winter, warning that Ukraine’s reserves are running dangerously low and that the country cannot reliably defend itself against Russian ballistic missiles without them. During a heavy»»»
Iran denies talks with US, says Hormuz status depends on Washington’s commitments
Iran said on Monday it was not currently engaged in negotiations with the United States and had no plans to exchange delegations, contradicting US President Donald Trump’s assertion that an understanding had been reached over the Strait of Hormuz and that new talks with Tehran were imminent. Irania»»»
After Donald Trump's latest U-turn, uncertainty remains over talks with Iran
Between the U-turns, the posturing, the denials and the flexing of military might, it's hard to know exactly where negotiations between the US and Iran are actually at - if they have gone anywhere. While US President Donald Trump says negotiations are underway, Tehran has denied that any are planne»»»
Trump-backed board says Israeli withdrawal in Gaza only after ‘complete’ Hamas disarmament
JERUSALEM: US President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace said on Monday that an Israeli withdrawal in Gaza would only take place after Hamas’s “complete” disarmament, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. “We note that the full withdrawal of the IDF beyond the Yellow Line»»»
New Zealand parliament makes English third official language - UPI.com
New Zealand First, the party led by Foreign Minister Winston Peters (R), pushed for legislation to make English an official language of the country. Opponents of the move called it "unnecessary," as 95% of the population speaks English. Photo by Aaron Favila/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- New Zealand's parlia»»»
Suspect arrested in 2025 killing of Mexican influencer Valeria Márquez - UPI.com
Mexico's Secretary of Security and Citizen Protection Omar Garcia Harfuch (R) speaks during a press conference with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum in Toluca, Mexico, in late July. On Friday, García Harfuch said investigators believe the killing of Valeria Márquez was ordered by Ricardo Ruiz Ve»»»
Capital One closed Trump Org accounts over money laundering concerns - UPI.com
President Donald Trump and his son Eric Trump, walk to Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, on April 10 in Washington, D.C. Capital One attorneys said in court documents that the bank closed the Trump Organization’s accounts over concerns about money laundering. File Photo by Al Drago/U»»»
Israeli artillery targets the area between Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli artillery targets the area between Al-Mansouri and Majdal Zoun, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 03-08-2026 19:44 PM Latest News Ur»»»
Iran denies it has resumed negotiations with U.S. - UPI.com
President Masoud Pezeshkian (c) speaks during a meeting with Iranian party officials in Tehran. His government has denied an assertion by President Donald Trump that negotiations between the two countries have resumed. Photo by Iranian Presidency/UPI. | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- Iran on Monday »»»
Pentagon inks new missile deals with Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman - UPI.com
Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi and his Australian counterpart Richard Marles walk on their way to inspect a Patriot Advanced Capability-3 missile interceptor unit deployed at the Defense Ministry in Tokyo on Dec. 7, 2025. File Pool Photo by Franck Robichon/EPA Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The U.S. D»»»
Ceuta border surge shakes Morocco’s image as the EU’s ‘trusted partner’
Lost in the furious response from EU leaders accusing Spain of gross negligence by allowing the storming of the EU border in Ceuta last Thursday (30 July), a Spanish enclave on the African continent next to Morocco, is the damage that this could do to EU relations with Rabat. Though Spain is facing»»»
Ukraine’s Patriot Shortage Is Only One of the Reasons Its Skies Have Turned Into Swiss Cheese
“The Patriot shortage is a critical threat, but the problem isn’t just about interceptors,” Bureau of Military-Political Analysis director Alexander Mikhailov told Sputnik, commenting on Zelensky’s admission that Ukraine has run out of interceptors. “Air defense isn’t just about missiles or SAM sys»»»
Israeli glider drops explosive bombs on Ali Al-Taher area, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Israeli glider drops explosive bombs on Ali Al-Taher area, South Lebanon: Al-Manar reporter 03-08-2026 17:58 PM Latest News Urgent News Isr»»»
Morocco names Tiznit-Dakhla expressway after Trump, confirming US president's claim
Morocco has named the Tiznit-Dakhla expressway the "President Donald J. Trump Highway", casting the move as a mark of relations with the United States stretching back 250 years, the state news agency MAP reported on August 1. The naming formalises Rabat's embrace of a gesture Trump had publicised d»»»
Oil slides, stocks rise on hopes of deal to end Mideast war
London: Oil prices tumbled Monday and stocks mostly rose after US President Donald Trump said he was preparing for new talks with Iran aimed at ending the war in the Middle East. Crude futures slid more than six percent, even though Iran denied that any negotiations were taking place and earlier tr»»»
‘No Date or Venue’ Finalized Yet for Resumption of US-Iran Direct Talks: Pakistani Sources Respond to Trump - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe ‘No Date or Venue’ Finalized Yet for Resumption of US-Iran Direct Talks: Pakistani Sources Respond to Trump 03-08-2026 17:00 PM Flags of Ir»»»
Trump teases Iran talks as Truth Social starts selling fast access to his posts
US President Donald Trump has teased new negotiations with Iran after abruptly calling off a major attack in a Truth Social post published on the same day that his media company began selling Wall Street firms millisecond-fast access to the platform’s market-moving content. Speaking to reporters ab»»»
Trump’s declassified election documents fall short of primetime claims - UPI.com
1 of 2 | President Donald Trump delivers an address on election security from the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on July 16. Pool Photo by Saul Loeb/UPI | License Photo Aug. 3 (UPI) -- The 2026 midterm elections are fast approaching and President Donald Trump has launched a multi»»»
What UAE residents need to know about the US-Iran conflict this evening (August 3)
The US-Iran standoff remains tense, with conflicting signals over diplomacy, continued military pressure and fresh concerns over regional security. While US President Donald Trump says talks with Iran are set to resume, Tehran insists there are currently no direct negotiations with Washington. The »»»
Wall Street gains, oil prices tumble after Trump backs down from Iran attacks
U.S. markets were poised to open with gains and oil prices fell sharply Monday after President Donald Trump said he would order U.S. forces to refrain from attacks against Iran and that a deal to end the fighting was near. Futures for the S&P rose 0.6%, while futures for the Dow Jones Industrial Av»»»
Iran's leaders show united front over war but are divided over what the goal is
With escalating attacks against U.S. bases and its allies over the past week, Iran's leaders are showing considerable unity over their war strategy: hanging tough, determined to show Iran can endure more than America and its allies can. But within the leadership, there are sharp differences over wh»»»
Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee extends Israeli army mobilization for another two months: Israeli media - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee extends Israeli army mobilization for another two months: Israeli media 03-08-2026 15:11 PM L»»»