Netanyahu, Trump Strike a Defiant Tone as Iran Says Can Fight for Months
Iran's Revolutionary Guards said Sunday that the country's forces could fight an intense war for six months against the United States and Israel, which said it struck Tehran's commanders at a seaside hotel in the heart of Beirut. Tehran accused the US and Israel of striking an oil depot in the Iran»»»
LIVE UPDATES: Kuwait airport, Saudi Arabia targeted as Iran presses Gulf attacks
Doha, Qatar: Gulf nations reported missile and drone attacks Sunday, while Iran pressed on with strikes against neighbouring countries. Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Kuwait all reported new attacks, after loud explosions were heard in Dubai and Bahrain's Manama a day earlier. Fu»»»
UAE–India travel update: IndiGo updates on Middle East and Europe operations
As the situation in and around the Middle East continues to evolve, IndiGo is committed to helping customers reach the destinations and people that matter most. IndiGo is resuming flights across Europe, reconnecting customers with key destinations in the region. Also Read: UAE–India travel: Air Ind»»»
We must win the fight to reopen the oil pipeline, PM says
At the Debrecen antiwar rally, Prime Minister Viktor Orbán warned that Hungary faces growing pressure over the war in Ukraine, energy supplies, and the country’s future within Europe. PM Orbán opened by saying that leading a nation inevitably means facing difficult moments, and that anyone who take»»»
Air India operates extra flights from UAE and Gulf nations to bring passengers home
Air India and Air India Express continue to operate scheduled flights to Jeddah and Muscat, where airspace is assessed safe for operations. Also Read: Cancelled UAE flights? How to manage refunds and rebook on major airlinesAdditional non-scheduled flights will operate on March 8 from Abu Dhabi, Du»»»
US Army Can’t Whitewash Itself After Strike On Girl’s School in Iran — Experts
All attempts to "whitewash" the image of the US military after the strike on a school in Iran will be futile — its history remains stained, and accountability for war crimes necessitates bringing the US to trial, experts told Sputnik. "Investigations by the world press confirm the direct responsibi»»»
Conflict in Middle East Should Never Have Started - Chinese Foreign Minister
BEIJING (Sputnik) - The military conflict in the Middle East should never have started, it is not beneficial to either side, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said at a press conference on Sunday. "I want to say that this war should never have happened; it is a war that benefits neither side," Wang »»»
Zelensky visits eastern front as Ukraine and Russia complete POW swap
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky visited frontline troops in eastern Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv and Moscow completed a two-day prisoner-of-war exchange involving 500 soldiers from each side. The swap was one of the few tangible outcomes of ongoing diplomatic talks aimed at ending the war. Ukra»»»
UAE flight status March 8: Latest schedules, rebooking, and refund guide for travellers
Dubai International (DXB) and Al Maktoum (DWC) have partially resumed operations today, following a temporary suspension of flights on Saturday. Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and other airports are also operating with limited flights, with access restricted to confirmed travellers only. Also Read: Cancelled »»»
Alert: UAE Air defences responding to missile threat
The United Arab Emirates Supreme Council for National Security and the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority have confirmed that air defense systems are currently responding to a missile threat. Residents and travellers are urged to: Remain in a safe location Follow official c»»»
China sets lowest growth target in decades as consumption lags
BEIJING — China set its lowest annual growth target in decades on Thursday, at 4.5-5 per cent, as the government outlined plans to tackle sluggish consumption and a flagging property market.Beijing also used its showpiece annual political gathering to announce a seven per cent increase in its defen»»»
Iran fires at Gulf neighbours as president’s apology draws criticism at home
Iran's president apologised on Saturday for attacks on "neighbouring countries" even as its missiles and drones continued to target US bases in Gulf Arab states and hardliners in Tehran asserted that the country's war strategy would not budge. Iran also traded blows with Israel, whose Prime Ministe»»»
US‑Israeli war with Iran Day 9: What UAE residents need to know today
On the ninth day of regional hostilities, the UAE continued to intercept missiles and drones, reinforced national security measures, and ensured public safety while travel, education, and daily services remained operational across the country. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the »»»
Light rainfall expected across parts of UAE with temperatures fluctuating this week
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to see partly cloudy to cloudy skies with a chance of light rainfall in some western and coastal areas on Sunday, according to the National Center of Meteorology. In its daily weather bulletin, the authority said conditions would be influenced by weak surface pressure»»»
What is Israel’s plan in Lebanon? – Ya Libnan
Share: PHOTO- Displaced families are shown sleeping on the beach after they fled their homes in southern Beirut suburb . Over 300, 000 people have been displaced over 200 have been killed by Israel after Hezbollah entered the war io support Iran. Hezbollah ‘was warned against such decisions on seve»»»
Deepfakes, old footage, AI clips: UAE warns rumour spreaders face prison and Dh200,000 fine
As regional tensions escalate following Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates and other Arabian Gulf states, another front has emerged alongside the military confrontation one that is no less dangerous: the front of digital rumours and misinformation campaigns spreading across social media pl»»»
A small sign… big feelings: Indian girl bids farewell to Dubai with a message of gratitude
Before departing Dubai and returning to her home country, India, at Dubai International Airport, the young Indian girl Tanishka Veer wrote a heartfelt humanitarian message addressed to Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (»»»
International Women's Day in UAE: Women on how they show up and shine in uncertain times
Dubai: Ahead of International Women’s Day in the UAE on March 8, one thing is clear: this year, there are no pink cupcakes being sent to our desks (phew), no performative gestures by restaurants like women's day dinners with discounted desserts, and certainly no superficial displays of “wokeness.” »»»
Amir, US president discuss latest developments in the region
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has held a conversation via telephone with President of the United States of America HE Donald Trump. The call dealt with discussing the latest developments in light of the continued and unjustified Iranian attacks on»»»
Sustainable peace requires investment in human awareness: says NHRC official
QNA Doha Achieving sustainable peace cannot rely on laws alone, but requires real investment in human awareness and addressing the roots of violence through awareness approaches, education on human rights, and the culture of tolerance and acceptance of others, Secretary-General of the National Huma»»»
MoJ discusses objectives of UNSC letters about Iranian attacks on Qatar
QNA Doha The Ministry of Justice on Saturday discussed the objectives and legal procedures associated with the letters sent by Qatar to the United Nations Security Council regarding developments related to the Iranian attack on the country’s territory, affirming that the letters fall within the fra»»»
Amir holds phone call with US President
Doha: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani held a conversation via telephone today with HE President of the United States of America Donald Trump. The call dealt with discussing the latest developments in light of the continued and unjustified Iranian attacks on Qatar and countries in the re»»»
Rahul Gandhi warns of threat to India’s farmers, data and energy security
Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi on Saturday accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of “succumbing” to pressure from former US President Donald Trump, alleging that recent commitments made to the United States had compromised India’s farmers, energy independence, and data sovere»»»
Dubai’s ‘Most Noble Number’ charity auction kicks off, DD 999 plate sells for Dh5.1 million
Dubai: The “Most Noble Number” charity auction for distinctive vehicle plate and mobile numbers began today at the Armani Hotel Dubai in the Burj Khalifa, bringing together philanthropists and donors eager to support a humanitarian campaign aimed at saving millions of children from hunger. The auct»»»
Amir, UAE president stress need for immediate cessation of military escalation, preventing its expansion
DOHA: His Highness the Amir of the State of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani has received a telephone call from his President of the sisterly United Arab Emirates His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the beginning of the call, the President of the UAE inquired about the situatio»»»
Iran conflict: Dubai vehicle struck by debris from air interception, driver dies
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have confirmed that debris from an aerial interception fell onto a vehicle in the Al Barsha area, killing the driver, an Asian national. The Dubai Media Office shared the information on their X page, and emergency teams responded promptly to the incident. Investigations »»»
Amir receives phone call from UAE President
Doha, Qatar: The Amir HH Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani received a telephone call today from his brother President of the United Arab Emirates HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. At the beginning of the call, HH the President of the UAE inquired about the situation in the State of Qatar follow»»»
UK to charter flight for British nationals out of Dubai
The UK government will charter a flight from Dubai early next week for British nationals wanting to leave the region, subject to the situation on the ground. The commercial flight, to leave from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will be available for a charge. British nationals, their spouse or partn»»»
GCC Secretary-General, Pakistani FM discuss Iranian aggressions against GCC States
Riyadh: Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, received a telephone call Saturday from Pakistani Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Ishaq Dar to discuss the brutal Iranian aggressions against the Council states. During the call, the two sides discussed t»»»
ADNOC says operations continue normally despite regional developments
Abu Dhabi: ADNOC said its operations are continuing despite the current regional developments, confirming that established contingency protocols have been activated to safeguard personnel, assets and facilities. In a statement, the company said it is working closely with the relevant authorities to»»»
UAE food supplies stable, fruit and vegetable prices decline, minister says
Dubai: Abdulla bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, affirmed the stability of food supplies in the UAE, noting that fruit and vegetable markets are witnessing a significant abundance of products alongside a noticeable decline in prices. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by download»»»
Iran conflict: Debris from air interception hits Dubai Marina tower
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai responded to an incident in the Dubai Marina area after debris from a successful air interception fell onto the façade of a tower. No injuries were reported, the Dubai Media Office confirmed in a post on their X page. Emergency teams inspected the site and ensured public»»»
King of Spain affirms support for Bahrain in measures to safeguard its sovereignty
Manama: King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received a telephone call Saturday from King Felipe VI of Spain. During the call, King Felipe VI expressed full solidarity with Bahrain and condemned the Iranian attack targeting its territory, affirming support for Bahrain in all measures it underta»»»
UAE air defences respond to incoming Iranian missile and drone threats
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, confirming that interception operations are underway across the country. In a public advisory shared by the ministry, authorities said the sounds heard in di»»»
Israel-Iran conflict enters eighth day as strikes spread across Middle East
Military confrontations between Israel and Iran entered their eighth day on Saturday, with both sides exchanging missile and air strikes while attacks spread across parts of the Gulf and Iraq, raising fears of a broader regional conflict. Israel said it had carried out “extensive strikes” on target»»»
Haykal says Israeli troops who staged al-Nabi Sheet raid wore Lebanese Army-like uniforms
Lebanese Army chief Rodolphe Haykal said Saturday that the Israeli soldiers who made helicopter landings in east Lebanon wore military uniforms similar to those of the Lebanese Army and used military vehicles and ambulances similar to those of the Hezbollah-linked Islamic Health Authority. Haykal a»»»
US Starts Using UK Bases for ‘Defensive’ Iran Operations
The United States has started using British bases for certain operations against Iran during the Middle East war, the UK government announced on Saturday. Britain's defense ministry said the US had begun using the military sites for "specific defensive operations to prevent Iran firing missiles int»»»
Why did Iran's president apologise?
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian surprised many observers when he apologised to Iran's neighbours for recent strikes against them, during an address delivered on Saturday morning as part of the country's interim leadership. Apologies between states are rare, particularly during active conflict, a»»»
One week of widening war: Leaders killed, nuclear sites hit — what we know so far
Dubai: A week after the United States and Israel launched a sweeping military campaign against Iran, the conflict has rapidly expanded across the Middle East, with strikes hitting nuclear facilities, military bases and senior leadership targets inside Iran. The fighting has already killed nearly 1,»»»
Failed Israeli Commando Operation to Find Airman Remains Kills 41 in Lebanon
An Israeli special forces operation that failed to find the remains of airman Ron Arad, captured in Lebanon in 1986, killed 41 people and wounded 40 in eastern Lebanon. Gutted buildings, torn-off roofs, munitions scattered on the ground surrounded a large crater in Nabi Sheet, the town that witness»»»
UAE ‘not an easy target’, President warns enemies not to misjudge its strength
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan said the UAE would emerge stronger from the ongoing war and warned that the country should not be mistaken for weak, stressing that the UAE is “not an easy target”. Speaking during a televised interview while visiting injured vict»»»
GOP Rep. Darrell Issa announces retirement from California seat - UPI.com
Rep. Darrell Issa, R-California, announced Friday he will not be seeking re-election. File Photo by Ken Cedeno/UPI | License Photo March 7 (UPI) -- Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he is retiring at the end of his term and put his support behind San Diego Supervisor Jim Desmond. Issa issued a»»»
UAE activates air defences amid missile and drone threats from Iran
Abu Dhabi: The UAE's air defence systems are responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said on Saturday, as loud sounds were reported in several parts of the country. In a statement, the ministry said the noises heard across different areas were the result »»»
Health Ministry Focused on Modernizing Psychiatric Care with Recovery Plan Funding
Bulgaria's Health Minister, Assoc. Prof. Michail Okoliyski, said efforts are focused on preventing the loss of funding for the modernization of psychiatric care under the Recovery and Resilience Plan, his Ministry said. Meeting with representatives of the Bulgarian Helsinki Committee on Friday, he »»»
Message of solidarity with Qatar from Parliamentary Assembly of Francophonie
DOHA: The Parliamentary Assembly of the Francophonie (APF) expressed its deep solidarity with the State of Qatar following the Iranian attacks it was subjected to. This came in a message received by Speaker of the Shura Council HE Hassan bin Abdullah Al Ghanim, from APF General Delegate HE Amelia L»»»
Weather update: Rains expected in parts of UAE on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Sunday, with a chance of light rainfall in some western, coastal and island areas, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily forecast, the NCM said winds will be light to moderate, freshenin»»»
Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Iran will continue to defend itself if the "aggression from the American and Israeli side continues", the Iranian ambassador to the UK has told the BBC. While on Saturday Iran's president apologised to its Gulf neighbours and promised to stop attacks, Seyed Ali Mousavi told Sunday with Laura Kuenss»»»
Pezeshkian: Enemies to Take Dream of Iran’s Surrender to Grave - Al-Manar TV Lebanon
Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Pezeshkian: Enemies to Take Dream of Iran’s Surrender to Grave 07-03-2026 15:06 PM Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addresses a ceremony»»»
Limited Air Arabia flights now operating from UAE
Dubai: Air Arabia has announced that it has resumed a limited number of flights to and from the UAE, starting Saturday, 7 March. Passengers are advised to check the current flight schedule on the airline’s Travel Update page before making any travel plans. Customers whose flights were previously ca»»»
Etihad Airways updates flight schedule: Check your booking for latest changes
Etihad Airways has released an updated flight schedule for the coming days as operations gradually resume. The airline said guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on available flights as soon as possible, with tickets also available via its official website. Also Read: Emirates, flyduba»»»