Dubai’s Emirates Resumes Limited Flights Amid West Asia Tensions
Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates has announced the partial resumption of flight operations from its hubs in the United Arab Emirates, including Sharjah, Ras Al Khaimah,…
Trump Ousts Homeland Security Chief Noem Amid Mounting Criticism
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has fired Kristi Noem as Secretary of Homeland Security, the White House announced on Wednesday. Noem’s ouster comes after…
U.S. States File Lawsuit to Block Trump’s Escalating Global Tariffs
Twenty-four U.S. states have filed a lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration’s latest round of global tariffs, arguing the new measures are unlawful and…
Israel, U.S. Launch Airstrikes Against Iranian Targets in Syria
In a major escalation of tensions in the Middle East, Israel and the United States have launched a series of coordinated airstrikes against Iranian military…
U.S., Gulf Nations Seek Ukraine’s Drone Expertise to Counter Iranian UAVs
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has confirmed that the United States and several nations in West Asia are seeking to acquire Kyiv’s expertise…
Nepalese Voters Defy Challenges, Turnout Reaches 60% in Historic Election
Kathmandu, Nepal: Voters in Nepal braved logistical challenges to turn out in significant numbers for the country’s general election, with preliminary data indicating a turnout…
Iran-Saudi Tensions Flare as Sunken Tanker Stokes Regional Rivalries
COLOMBO — The sinking of an Iranian oil tanker off the coast of East Bengal has sparked a dangerous escalation of tensions between Iran and…
Indian Navy Rescues Iranian Vessel in Sri Lankan Waters
The Indian Navy has launched search and rescue operations after receiving a distress call from an Iranian ship operating approximately 20 nautical miles west of…
Myanmar’s Phantom ‘Peace Process’ Raises Doubts Amid Continued Military Crackdowns
YANGON, Myanmar — Thailand and China have both signaled their intent to facilitate peace talks between Myanmar’s armed resistance groups and the country’s military junta….
U.S. to Open First Passport Office in West Bank Settlement
In a significant shift in U.S. policy towards the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, the United States government has announced plans to open a passport service office in…