Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman led efforts to talk US President Donald Trump out of attacking Iran, fearing “grave blowbacks in the region,” a senior Saudi official said Thursday.The official, speaking to AFP on condition of anonymity, said the Gulf trio “led a long, frantic, diplomatic last-minute effort to convince President Trump to give Iran […]
Donald Trump’s 2018 tweet questioning whether the US should act as the “policeman of the Middle East” is resurfacing online amid renewed tensions involving Iran and a fresh wave of military action across the wider region.The post, shared on 20 December 2018, argued that the US was “spending precious lives and trillions of dollars” protecting […]
Etihad Makes Aviation History: First-Ever Direct Flights Link UAE and Luxembourg Abu Dhabi, January 10, 2026: In a major expansion of international air links, Etihad Airways has announced the launch of direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates and Luxembourg in Europe. This will mark the first time a Middle Eastern airline […]
Cristiano Ronaldo claims third straight Middle East honour / Image: GlobeSoccer Age is clearly just a number for Cristiano Ronaldo. On Sunday night, the 16th edition of the Globe Soccer Awards lit up Dubai at the luxurious Atlantis Royal hotel, where the Al-Nassr forward was officially named the Best Middle East Player for 2025.This victory […]
Uber and WeRide launched Level 4 driverless robotaxis in Abu Dhabi, operating on Yas Island zones/Image: Uber Uber has officially introduced fully driverless rides in Abu Dhabi, partnering with Chinese autonomous vehicle company WeRide. This launch marks the first commercial robotaxi service without a human driver in the Middle East and expands Uber’s autonomous vehicle […]
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Turkey on Friday announced that it issued arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and several senior members of his government for genocide. A statement from the Istanbul prosecutor’s office said that 37 officials were named, including Israeli defence minister Israel Katz, national security minister Itamar Ben Gvir and […]
Mumbai, October 29 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of East India Drums and Barrels Manufacturing hit the upper circuit limit of ₹106.55, rising 4.98%, after the company announced the successful execution of a contract with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) for the supply of steel drums. The stock opened and remained locked at ₹106.55 throughout the session, […]
The White House ballroom construction is expected to be completed before the end of President Trump’s second term, in January 2029/ Image: X Construction has officially begun on President Donald J. Trump’s long-anticipated White House ballroom, a sprawling $250 million project that marks one of the most ambitious structural changes to the presidential residence in […]
Donald Trump in Middle East During his Middle East visit on Monday, US President Donald Trump emphasised the significance of the “Abraham Accords”, aiming to expand upon the 2020 agreements that increased Arab states’ diplomatic relations with Israel.The name carries profound religious and cultural significance, referencing a biblical patriarch venerated by three major world religions […]
US President Donald Trump on Sunday described achieving peace in the Middle East as a far more difficult challenge than resolving the ongoing US government shutdown, which he said has become “almost customary.” Asked by reporters, “What’s harder, Peace in the Middle east or ending a government shutdown?” Trump replied, “Well, I think the hardest […]
