‘US, Israel will have complete control of Iran skies in few days,’ says Pentagon chief

Pete Hegseth at press briefing US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday claimed that American and Israeli forces were moving swiftly to dominate Iranian airspace, while acknowledging that some incoming drones and missiles could still evade interception.Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon, Hegseth said, “Starting last night, and to be completed in a few days……

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‘Deport’: Indian-American Sohali Vaddula trolled after she says she voted for James Talarico in Texas Dem primary

Indian-American student and political leader Sohali Vaddula, who is also the national vice president of the College Democrats of America, faced deportation call and immense trolling after she posted a photo of mailing her ballot for the Texas primary election. “I mailed in my ballot last week from Rhode Island. So proud to be voting…

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UAE travel alert: Air Arabia extends flight suspension to March 9, what travellers need to know | World News

Air Arabia has extended the suspension of its flights to and from the UAE until 15:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 9, 2026, while allowing a limited number of services to operate in coordination with authorities. Limited flights operating with approvals The airline confirmed that only a limited number of flights are currently operating. These…

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‘Such a scary time’: How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee Iran crisis

Commercial airlines have suspended most regional services across the Middle East after joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran that killed Tehran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, triggering a sharp escalation in tensions and widespread airspace closures that have crippled travel through key Gulf hubs.Iran retaliated with waves of missiles, sending projectiles and interceptors over major Gulf…

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Eid Al Fitr 2026: Saudi Arabia announces Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for government and private sectors | World News

Saudi Arabia sets official Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday / Image: File Saudi Arabia has officially announced the Eid Al Fitr 2026 public holidays for employees across the government, private and non-profit sectors, giving millions of workers clarity on their break at the end of Ramadan. The decision was confirmed by the Ministry of Human…

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