Emirates airline profit plunges 66% as Iran war disrupts flights and drives up fuel costs

Emirates airline has reported a sharp 66% decline in first-half net profit for the 2026–27 financial year, as the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran continues to disrupt air travel across … Read More

Iran war backlash weakens Trump as Republican midterm defeat exposes growing political pressure

US President Donald Trump is facing mounting political pressure after a major midterm election defeat for Republicans, with his administration’s handling of the Iran war emerging as one of the … Read More

US strikes Iran’s Qeshm Island amid signs of progress in peace talks, says report

The United States reportedly launched strikes on Iran’s Qeshm Island on Monday, raising fresh questions about the direction of the ongoing conflict even as diplomatic efforts appeared to be gaining … Read More

Saudi-led coalition says it intercepted Houthi drone in Makkah region

A Saudi-led military coalition announced on Friday that it had intercepted and destroyed a drone launched by Yemen’s Houthi movement in the Makkah region of Saudi Arabia, according to a … Read More

Saudi coalition targets Houthi missile sites following Riyadh airport attack

The Saudi-led military coalition has launched strikes against Houthi missile facilities in Yemen following a series of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia, including reported missile strikes aimed at Riyadh’s international airport. … Read More

Houthis Target Saudi Airports, Energy Infrastructure and Aden Amid Escalating Regional Conflict

Yemen’s Houthi movement has claimed responsibility for a new wave of attacks targeting Saudi Arabia and Aden, the temporary seat of Yemen’s internationally recognised government. The group said the strikes … Read More

Putin tells Iran Russia will ‘do everything’ to help end Middle East war

Russian President Vladimir Putin has pledged that Moscow will do everything within its power to help bring an end to the ongoing Middle East war, following a meeting with Iranian … Read More

Israel marks October 7 anniversary under ceasefire — and weeks before election

Israel is marking the third anniversary of the Hamas-led October 7, 2023 attack today, a deeply painful date that continues to shape the country’s politics, security and national identity. This … Read More

Israel army destroys Palestinian memorials across West Bank on October 7 anniversary

As Israel marks the third anniversary of the October 7 attack, tensions remain high across the occupied West Bank, where Israeli forces have carried out operations targeting Palestinian memorials and … Read More

Iran says no military solution to US war as talks over Strait of Hormuz hit impasse

Iran’s top diplomat has said there can be no military solution to the ongoing conflict with the United States, as negotiations over the future of the strategically important Strait of … Read More