Tehran: At least 181 children have been killed in Iran during the ongoing attacks linked to the United States–Israel alliance, according to a report released by UNICEF. The UN agency said the deaths occurred during a week-long military escalation against Iran, highlighting the devastating impact of the conflict on civilians, particularly children. The most heartbreaking Read More…
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump has delivered a strong warning to Iran, declaring that unconditional surrender is the only path to ending the ongoing conflict. In a message shared on the social media platform Truth Social, Trump stated that the United States is not prepared to enter into any negotiations or agreements with Iran under Read More…
Tehran: The conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States has intensified as military operations entered their seventh day, with large-scale airstrikes reported across several parts of Iran. According to Israeli military sources, the expanded offensive aims to destroy underground facilities believed to store ballistic missiles. International media reports indicate that advanced U.S. B-2 bomber Read More…
Saudi Arabia and Oman have reopened their airspace following disruptions caused by tensions in West Asia. With the airspace now accessible, several airlines have begun restoring flight operations to key Gulf destinations. Air India and Air India Express have resumed services to Jeddah and Muscat. Air India Express will operate flights today (March 6) between Read More…
The UAE authorities have announced a waiver on overstay fines for certain visa holders. The decision was issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP). The exemption applies to visitors holding tourist or visit visas, individuals with exit permits, and residents whose residency permits were cancelled to facilitate their departure Read More…
Tehran: Tensions across West Asia have escalated sharply as the United States and Israel launched fresh strikes on strategic locations in Iran, including areas around Tehran, late on Wednesday night. According to reports, the attacks primarily targeted missile launch pads and weapons storage facilities, aiming to weaken Iran’s missile capabilities. The US claimed the strikes Read More…
New Delhi: The escalating conflict in the Middle East has weighed heavily on global financial markets, dragging the Indian rupee to a record low against the U.S. dollar. Heightened geopolitical tensions have triggered a surge in crude oil prices and strengthened the dollar, putting additional pressure on emerging market currencies, including the rupee. Despite the Read More…
New Delhi: The escalating West Asia conflict has sent shockwaves through global energy markets after Iran reportedly shut down the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The narrow maritime corridor, through which a substantial share of the world’s oil shipments pass, has seen shipping activity stall amid threats of attacks on foreign vessels. For India — Read More…
Kochi: Air connectivity between Kerala and the Gulf received a major boost as flight services on the Kochi–Muscat route resumed on Tuesday. Oman Air restarted operations with its morning departure at 8:10 am from Kochi, while Air India Express also resumed services on the sector. An inbound flight from Muscat landed in Kochi at 7:40 Read More…
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the ongoing war with Iran may stretch beyond initial expectations as fighting spreads across the region. The conflict, which reportedly began on February 28 with a major strike that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has rapidly intensified. Trump stated that military operations were progressing “substantially ahead of Read More…