How did Wizz Air Abu Dhabi managed to keep fares so low? Which airlines now offer the best alternatives? | World News

While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]

How did Wizz Air Abu Dhabi manage to keep fares so low? Which airlines now offer the best alternatives? | World News

While several low-cost carriers like Flydubai and Air Arabia remain, none fully replicate Wizz Air Abu Dhabi’s reach or pricing model. Image: Gabala International Airport Wizz Air Abu Dhabi shuts down September 1, 2025, ending a six-year run as the Gulf’s first European LCC. Cited reasons: geopolitical instability, regulatory limits, engine issues in hot climates, […]

Bandra high-rise housing Kriti Sanon, Jaaved Jaaferi, and KL Rahul breached by intruder, FIR registered: Report : Bollywood News

In a bizarre incident that has raised serious questions about celebrity security, an unidentified man entered a posh residential high-rise at Pali Hill in Bandra West — home to several public figures including actress Kriti Sanon, cricketer KL Rahul, and actor Javed Jaaferi — and caused damage to the society’s lift while also making inappropriate […]

‘Immediate strike’: Netanyahu orders IDF to hit Syrian forces in Sweida; cites threat to Druze community

Image used for representative purposes Israel’s armed forces announced they were conducting strikes against military vehicles of Syrian government forces in Sweida, southern Syria, following reports from Syrian state media about a fresh attack on the predominantly Druze city.“A short while ago, the (Israeli army) began striking military vehicles belonging to Syrian regime forces in […]

18 survive speedboat capsizing in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands

18 survive speedboat capsizing in Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands (Image: AP) PADANG: Residents of Indonesia’s Mentawai Islands found several people stranded on Monday after a speedboat carrying 18 people capsized during a storm the day before, authorities said. All were in good condition. The boat, carrying mostly local administration officials, capsized while on its regular two-hour […]

Shahana Goswami interview: On modern love, diasporic identity and Zohran Mamdani

Over two decades, Shahana Goswami has worked across genres, continents, and formats. In her latest series, Four Years Later, she plays Sridevi or ‘Sri’ — a woman pulled between cities, relationships, and versions of herself. Created by Mithila Gupta, the Australian-Indian drama is set between Jaipur and Sydney, tracing what happens to love when time […]

History repeats? Chennai’s Deja Vu strikes at Lord’s: Shoaib Bashir to Mohammed Siraj feels like Saqlain Mushtaq to Javagal Srinath | Cricket News

Mohammed Siraj at Lord’s and Javagal Srinath in Chennai NEW DELHI: Despite India’s narrow 22-run loss at Lord’s, former India captain Anil Kumble praised the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy as a shining example of why Test cricket remains so compelling. With England now leading the five-match series 2-1, Kumble highlighted the quality of cricket seen so far.India […]

‘Can you hit Moscow?’ Trump asks Zelenskyy to strike deep inside Russia – report

Donald Tump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy In a dramatic shift from his earlier hands-off rhetoric, US President Donald Trump privately urged Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to step up strikes inside Russian territory, even asking him directly if Ukraine could hit Moscow and St. Petersburg, if given the right weapons, reported the Financial Times.“Volodymyr, can you hit […]

UAE: Etihad Airways announces 7 new routes, including Medina and Baku, launching November 2025 | World News

Etihad Airways unveils new global routes launching in November 2025/ Image: @etihad/X TL;DR: Etihad Airways is launching seven new destinations, including Medina and Baku, starting November 2025. These routes are part of a broader strategy to boost Abu Dhabi’s status as a global travel hub. The expansion comes amid Wizz Air’s exit from Abu Dhabi, […]