Trump nominates Dr Nicole Saphier for US Surgeon

In a post on Truth Social, Trump described Saphier as "a STAR physician" and praised her work in cancer care and public health communication.

Air India Express reinstates operations in Gulf

Air India Express will continue operating to Al Ain, Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah, Sharjah, Jeddah, Riyadh and Muscat, with the reinstatement of established routes connecting India to the Gulf region.

Iran’s Supreme Leader blames US for regional

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has declared that the Arabian Gulf region is heading toward a “future without America,”.

Amazon’s AWS Bahrain region suffers major

Amazon has confirmed that its cloud computing arm, Amazon Web Services (AWS), is currently unavailable in Bahrain after sustaining damage amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Israel intercepts Gaza aid ships near Greece

Israeli forces intercepted humanitarian aid vessels bound for the Gaza Strip in international waters near Greece, triggering strong condemnation..

Hospitals and staff increasingly targeted due to

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarm over a growing number of attacks on healthcare facilities and workers worldwide, reporting a sharp increase following the latest escalation in the Middle East conflict.

Indian airlines resume flights to Qatar after

Air connectivity between India and Qatar is set to regain momentum as major Indian airlines prepare to resume full-scale operations at Doha’s Hamad International Airport from May 1.

US says Iran must ‘Give Up’ nuclear ambitions

The United States has signalled a tougher stance on Iran’s nuclear programme, with senior officials insisting that Tehran must be pushed to abandon its nuclear ambitions.

US Marines board a commercial ship in Arabian Sea

US forces boarded and searched a commercial vessel in the Arabian Sea amid ongoing efforts to enforce a blockade on Iranian ports.

GCC advances health agenda with 53 ‘Healthy

The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) is stepping up its commitment to public health and urban well-being, with the number of designated “healthy cities” across member states reaching 53.

Flights resume at Iran’s main airport after 57

After nearly two months, flights have resumed at Imam Khomeini International Airport, marking a cautious but significant step toward normalcy following 57 days of closure due to wartime conditions.

GCC leaders condemn Iranian attacks, stress unity

GCC leaders condemned recent Iranian attacks on member states and Jordan, reaffirmed their right to self-defence, and urged urgent diplomatic de-escalation at the 19th consultative meeting on April 28, 2026.