Has the war ended? 10 things to know about the US-Iran ceasefire

US President Donald Trump has announced a two-week suspension of planned military strikes on Iran, linking the move to Iran’s willingness to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and engage in negotiations. The temporary halt in hostilities between Washington and Tehran has offered a narrow window for diplomacy, but there is little indication yet that the […]

Shoot of Shah Rukh Khan’s King in Dubai cancelled amid Middle East tensions, desert sequence shifted to Mumbai: Report : Bollywood News

The upcoming action entertainer King, directed by Siddharth Anand and headlined by Shah Rukh Khan, has reportedly undergone a change in its filming schedule after a planned Dubai shoot was cancelled due to the ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Shoot of Shah Rukh Khan’s King in Dubai cancelled amid Middle East tensions, desert […]

Full scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran

The United States is preparing for a possible expansion of its military operations in Iran, drawing up plans that range from limited, targeted ground raids to a broader deployment of troops, even as the White House publicly maintains that no decision has been taken. The evolving strategy reflects a widening gap between operational readiness on […]

Energy Crisis Forces India’s Eateries to Adapt

Small and big eateries in India are feeling the pinch from the war in the Middle East. “Overnight you go from making a decent amount of money to being in huge losses.” Kitchens in India are powered by liquefied petroleum gas, or L.P.G. Roughly 60 per cent of India’s cooking gas comes mainly through the […]

‘Don’t want Third World rituals’: US Rep Brandon Gill’s Chhat Puja jibe sparks online fury

American politician Brandon Gill has once again entered the social media hot waters after he made a remark on a video of Chhat Puja celebrations in Texas being circulated across social media. Taking to X, the Congressman representing Texas’ 26th Congressional District claimed he did not want third world religious communities taking place in his […]

Dubai’s green corridor with Oman goes live: UAE opens new route for faster sea and air cargo shipments

Dubai–Oman Green Corridor Launched: A Game-Changer for Global Trade In a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, Dubai has unveiled a “green corridor” with Oman for sea-air cargo shipments, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and beyond. At a time when global supply chains are under pressure […]

‘Siren has been sounded’: Bahrain urges residents to take shelter as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates

Why Are Sirens Blaring in Bahrain? Residents Urged to Seek Shelter Amidst Escalating Iran vs US-Israel War Panic and urgency gripped Bahrain as warning sirens echoed across the country, with authorities issuing an immediate advisory urging residents to seek shelter. The alert, issued by the Interior Ministry, called on citizens and residents to remain calm […]

Eid ul Fitr 2026 alert in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar: No open grounds, prayers only inside mosques as Gulf countries announce new guidelines amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Eid ul Fitr 2026 Without Eidgahs? Mosque-Only Eid Prayers Trend as UAE, Kuwait, Qatar Announce New Guidelines As the UAE prepares to welcome Eid ul Fitr 2026, authorities have introduced a significant change to one of the most visible and spiritually unifying rituals of the Islamic calendar. Eid prayers will be held exclusively inside mosques […]

How Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated under the shadow of war in the Middle East | World News

Eid al-Fitr 2026, expected around 19–20 March depending on the moon sighting, is being observed across parts of the Middle East amid regional conflict, security alerts and humanitarian crises. A festival normally associated with communal prayers, family gatherings and public celebrations has instead unfolded under heightened security, displacement and ongoing violence in several countries.Across the […]

Dubai, Doha travel alert: Oman Air cancels flights to 9 cities until March 31 amid airspace disruptions due to Iran vs US-Israel war

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 […]