Direct flights between India and China are set to return by late October 2025, marking the end of a nearly five-year suspension caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and deepening geopolitical tensions.
Tens of thousands took to the streets of Rome and other Italian cities in a wave of mass demonstrations after Israeli naval forces intercepted the Global Sumud Flotilla en route to deliver humanitarian aid to Gaza.
Emirates and flydubai signed landmark agreements with the Dubai Department of Finance to expand cashless payment systems for international visitors.
Out of 47 ships, Israeli troops raided only 6 six ships in convoy and detained more than 150 activists onboard from 37 different countries, as per Al Jazeera.
Unusually, the monsoon is expected to intensify rather than weaken during its withdrawal phase, prompting authorities to issue a special bulletin and advise the public to exercise heightened caution during post-Dashain travel and activities.
The Omani-Saudi Business Forum, held at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, put the spotlight on investment opportunities and economic integration between the two Gulf neighbours.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday declaring that any armed attack on Qatar’s territory, sovereignty, or critical infrastructure will be treated as a direct threat to the peace and security of the United States.
Emirates has become the latest global carrier to clamp down on portable chargers, announcing a sweeping ban on the in-flight use of power banks effective October 1, 2025.
The Taliban has imposed a nationwide telecom and internet shutdown in Afghanistan, cutting connectivity “until further notice” in a crackdown on so-called immoral activities, Al Jazeera reported.
At least 26 people were killed in the violent earthquake that struck central Philippines on Tuesday.
The deadlock has forced the furlough of an estimated 750,000 federal employees, while thousands more, including air traffic controllers and law enforcement officers, will continue working without pay.
The UAE launched the Aid Foresight Programme, a masterclass series aimed at advancing humanitarian leadership through innovation, strategic collaboration, and future-ready aid solutions.
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