A fuel tanker vehicle destroyed in US-Israeli strikes in Tehran US President Donald Trump has demanded help from allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. But even if he can assemble a major coalition it could prove very hard to end Iran’s blockade.Iran lies along one side of the narrow strait and has responded to […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced that the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign has exceeded its target before the end of Ramadan and concluded with success, having raised over AED2.822 billion. An estimated 44,208 contributors including individuals, businesses and prominent humanitarian and philanthropy organisations contributed […]
President Donald Trump smiles as Vice President JD Vance speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, March 16, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson) US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (US local time) pushed back against what he described as attempts to “drive a wedge” between him and President Donald […]
Morocco’s Royal Palace Hosts Spiritual Laylat ul Qadr Vigil Led by King Mohammed VI The sacred night of Laylat ul Qadr, regarded as the holiest night in the Islamic calendar, was marked with deep spiritual devotion in Rabat as Mohammed VI, King of Morocco, presided over a solemn religious vigil at the Royal Palace. The […]
Ramadan 2026: Thousands Fill Mosques in UAE and Saudi Arabia for Laylat ul Qadr (Night of Power) Prayers As Ramadan enters its most spiritually significant phase, thousands of Muslim worshippers across the Gulf have gathered in mosques for special prayers marking Laylat ul Qadr, widely regarded as the holiest night in Islam. Believers in the […]
Saudi Arabia Eid ul Fitr 2026 moon sighting: KSA Supreme Court Asks Muslims to Search for Shawwal AH 1447 Crescent Ahead of Eid As the holy month of Ramadan 2026 draws to a close, Muslims around the world are preparing for one of the most anticipated moments of the Islamic calendar and that is the […]
Middle East Flight Chaos: Oman Air Cancels Services to 9 Major Destinations Including Dubai and Doha, Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to disrupt regional aviation, with Oman Air confirming that flights to several international destinations will remain suspended until March 31 as airspace restrictions across the […]
Relief for Travellers: Emirates Restarts Flights from Dubai After Temporary Halt Due To Drone Incident Near Airport Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The Middle East aviation sector has begun stabilising after a brief but significant disruption, with Emirates confirming that it has resumed flight operations following a temporary suspension triggered by security concerns in the […]
Air India Changes UAE Routes Overnight as Dubai Flights Halted Amid Iran vs US-Israel War, Diverts Passengers to Sharjah and Abu Dhabi The rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are now spilling over into global aviation, forcing major airlines to make urgent changes to their schedules. India’s national carrier Air India has shifted […]
Authorities in the United States say several non-citizens from countries including Mauritania, India and China have been accused of illegally voting in American elections.One of the most recent cases involves Mahady Sacko, a 50-year-old Mauritanian national living in Philadelphia who investigators say had been marked for deportation since 2002. Sacko, who reportedly used the nickname […]
