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WASHINGTON : Iran has responded to a wave of US strikes by launching missile attacks on multiple countries hosting some of the tens of thousands of American troops deployed across the Middle East. Below, AFP examines the major concentrations of...

JERUSALEM : Israeli strikes on Iran were targeting "regime and military sites including ballistic missiles", the Kan public broadcaster reported, citing an Israeli official. "Israeli official: Regime targets and military sites are being attacked -- including ballistic missiles," appeared on the ticker of...

WASHINGTON : President Donald Trump on Friday voiced frustration with Iran's stance in nuclear negotiations as US staff left Israel due to safety concerns -- but mediator Oman promoted what it said was a "breakthrough" to avert war. Trump has...

TEHRAN : The United States and Israel launched a wave of strikes against targets in Iranian cities on Saturday triggering explosions and columns of smoke in the capital Tehran, reports BSS. The attacks came after US President Donald Trump expressed...

Emirates SkyCargo, the cargo arm of Emirates, is strengthening its South Asia operations with expanded capacity in Bangladesh and India to meet rising regional demand, a press release said. From April 2026, Emirates SkyCargo will introduce a dedicated weekly freighter...

WASHINGTON : US President Donald Trump boasted Tuesday of a "turnaround for the ages" in a State of the Union speech, seeking to reverse his dismal polls and see off mounting challenges at home and abroad ahead of crucial...

Emirates, the world’s first Autism Certified Airline, has launched its “Travel Rehearsal” programme in Denpasar, reinforcing its commitment to accessible and inclusive travel, a press release said. First introduced in Dubai in 2024 with 30 families, the initiative forms part...

WASHINGTON : Fresh US tariffs on imported goods came into effect Tuesday, as President Donald Trump moved to rebuild his trade agenda after the Supreme Court ruled against a swath of his global duties. The new tariffs, initially set at...

KYIV : As the war in Ukraine drags into its fifth year, drones have come to completely dominate the front line -- a transformation in modern warfare that is being watched around the world. Here is a look at the...

WASHINGTON : The US State Department on Sunday urged American citizens in parts of Mexico to shelter in place amid violence, road blocks and flight cancellations after Mexican soldiers killed a top cartel boss. "Due to ongoing, widespread security operations...