Israeli forces reportedly detain Saad Edhi, others after intercepting Gaza aid flotilla – World
Saad Edhi, son of prominent social worker Faisal Edhi, was reportedly detained by Israeli forces on Monday along with other members of the Global Sumud Flotilla after at least 10 boats were intercepted in the eastern Mediterranean. The organisers of the flotilla said Israeli forces had intercepted 10 of their boats and that contact had […]
UAE standardises deadline for payments of private-sector salaries – World
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is standardising the deadline for paying private-sector salaries to regulate wage payments across the country, Khaleej Times reported on Monday. According to a new rule introduced under the UAE’s Wage Protection System (WPS), salaries must be paid on the first day of each month for the previous month, while payments […]
Gaza-bound flotilla says Israeli forces intercepting fleet near Cyprus – World
Israeli forces were intercepting a Gaza-bound aid flotilla on Monday after it set sail from Turkiye last week, with organisers saying one of the vessels was stopped west of Cyprus. “Military vessels are currently intercepting our fleet and IDF forces are currently boarding the first of our boats in broad daylight,” the Global Sumud Flotilla […]
Iran’s World Cup football team leaves for Turkey: media
They will play a final friendly match and apply for visas to fly to the United States Iran’s team were given a send off last week in Tehran, but doubts still hang over their World Cup participation. Photo: AFP LONDON: Iran’s national football team was headed to Turkey on Monday to play a final friendly […]
The US-Israeli war on Iran has cost companies around the world at least $25bn, with the bill continuing to climb – Business
The US-Israeli war on Iran has already cost companies around the world at least $25 billion — and the bill is climbing, according to a Reuters analysis. A review of corporate statements since the start of the conflict by companies listed in the United States, Europe and Asia offers a sobering look at the fallout. […]
Israel operated two ‘covert bases’ in Iraqi desert: NYT – World
The Israeli forces operated at least two covert bases in Iraq’s western desert, used by Tel Aviv possibly to support military actions against Iran during the 12-day conflict in June 2025 and the ongoing war with Tehran, the New York Times reported. According to the New York Times, one of the bases was discovered accidentally […]
Israel built 2 secret military bases in Iraq for operations against Iran: report
Secret sites were used for air support, refuelling and medical services, according to New York Times investigation Israel built two covert military sites in Iraq’s western desert to support operations against Iran, according to a report Sunday by the New York Times. The newspaper, citing Iraqi and regional officials, said a newly disclosed site was […]
India scrambles to steady rupee as oil shock bites – World
India is scrambling to salvage a sinking rupee as surging oil prices linked to the Middle East conflict threaten to disrupt the world’s fastest-growing major economy. The currency has dropped more than 5 per cent since the crisis erupted in February, extending losses from 2025 and making it Asia’s worst-performing major currency in 2026 so […]
Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant – World
Australia’s Qantas was forced to divert a flight bound for the United States over a disruptive passenger, with local media reporting the man bit a flight attendant. The flight from Melbourne was headed to Dallas on Friday when it was forced to make a stop-off in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, due to the […]
North America’s largest commuter rail system shuts down as unions launch strike
250,000 daily commuters stranded as five unions shut down New York’s Long Island Rail Road North America’s largest commuter rail system, the Long Island Rail Road (LIRR), shut down early Saturday after five unions representing nearly half of its workforce went on strike across the New York City area, according to media reports. The Washington […]