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Dubai's aviation network is facing another difficult day, with delays, cancellations and schedule changes affecting flights operating through the UAE.Dubai International Airport (DXB) remains open ...
The United States has moved two additional Patriot missile batteries into Saudi Arabia and Qatar as Washington steps up efforts to protect critical energy infrastructure in the Gulf, according to U...
A serious cockpit incident aboard a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv has sparked an international aviation-security investigation after the co-pilot allegedly attacked the captain and tried t...
Southeast Asia is emerging as one of the world's most closely watched regions for artificial intelligence investment.Technology companies are expanding cloud infrastructure and data centres across ...
The Philippines’ manufacturing sector is beginning to lose some of its momentum.Factories are dealing with softer orders, uncertain demand in overseas markets and rising production costs — a combin...
Thailand is stepping up its push to become a bigger player in the global semiconductor industry.The government is preparing billions of dollars in incentives and investment support to attract chip-...
The question is whether the latest protests will fade after a period of mobilisation or develop into something much larger.WHAT IS HAPPENING?Students have gathered in several French cities, raising...
The central question is straightforward:Is the US labour market cooling enough to give the Federal Reserve room to cut rates, or is the economy still strong enough to keep inflation risks elevated?...
The latest pressure point is China's decision to restrict fuel exports beyond Hong Kong and Macau during October. The move has tightened supplies of gasoline and other refined products in parts of ...
Recent satellite images show grading, gravel placement, concrete work and heavy machinery operating across the site.Analysts estimate that a full-scale runway could be completed by mid-2027, althou...
The incident took place aboard Flydubai flight FZ1073 as the aircraft was travelling from Dubai toward Tel Aviv.According to reports, Machchhar was attacked by his co-pilot during the flight. The a...
The proposed cuts would represent one of the more significant changes to the Pentagon's senior leadership structure in recent years.Hegseth has argued that the military needs fewer layers of comman...
The warning adds another layer of pressure to already fragile diplomatic efforts.Iran has said it received a US response to proposals aimed at breaking the current deadlock, while regional mediator...
The overnight assault involved hundreds of drones as well as missiles, putting further strain on Ukraine’s air-defence systems and an energy network that has already suffered repeated attacks durin...
The arrests have raised questions about possible foreign-state involvement in activity around a strategically important military facility.The five men, all British nationals in their 20s, were arre...
Europe's debate over defence is entering a more serious phase as governments grapple with the war in Ukraine, Russia's expanding military capabilities and questions over whether the continent can s...
The disruption is being felt across a region that plays a crucial role in global aviation.The Gulf's major airports connect Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East, meaning changes to flights in t...
The outlook comes as Oman continues to implement its long-term economic diversification strategy.Oil and gas remain important sources of government revenue and export earnings, but sectors such as ...
The consultations bring government officials and private-sector employers together to discuss how nationalisation requirements could work across different industries.It marks an important developme...
The crisis has exposed a major vulnerability in Qatar’s LNG export system.Qatar is one of the world’s largest LNG suppliers, but its export network depends heavily on maritime access through the St...
Parents across Riyadh were informed by schools that in-person classes would be suspended temporarily and lessons would be conducted online. Reports described the move as a last-minute decision, alt...
Saudi Arabia is once again facing increased security pressure as Houthi attacks intensify.The Saudi-led coalition said on September 26 that its air defences intercepted and destroyed two drones hea...
Qatar is taking a more active role as a diplomatic go-between as the confrontation involving Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz enters a critical phase.Qatari mediators have been carr...
Europe is facing another energy challenge as tensions in the Middle East continue to threaten oil supplies and keep crude prices at elevated levels.Brent crude has been trading around $100 a ...
