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El Al Plans Full Service Return As Israeli Airspace Reopens

Routes ·

El Al Israel Airlines plans to gradually restore full flight operations to and from Tel Aviv’s Ben Gurion Airport (TLV) following the reopening of Israeli airspace, ending a 12-day suspension triggered by regional hostilities between Iran and...

Combat aircraft with 65 confirmed kills finds permanent home in Pueblo

The Pueblo Chieftain - Colorado ·

The A-10 Thunderbolt II "Warthog" loaned permanently to the Weisbrod is the only one held by a Colorado museum. The Warthog flew 64 missions over Iraq during Desert Storm. Its pilot, Capt. Stephen Phillips, was killed in another Warthog on Feb....

Iran is not the aggressor and retains the right to self defense: Envoy

Kuwait Times · June 16, 2025

Ambassador says no obstacles facing Kuwaitis in Iran as he praises Kuwait's support KUWAIT: Iranian Ambassador to Kuwait Mohammad Totonji praised the positive stance of the Kuwaiti leadership, led by His Highness the Amir, for condemning the...

ANALYSIS: 10 things we learnt from Israel-Iran war

Premium Times · July 3, 2025

The recent war between Israel and Iran lasted for 12 days but led to the death of hundreds of people. The war started on 13 June when Israel launched air strikes on Iran. The air strikes occurred two days before Iran and the US were to continue...

US troops in Middle East will remain dispersed and at elevated alert, analysts say

Stars and Stripes - Washington D.C ·

A Patriot missile is launched by soldiers at an airborne target during a live-fire exercise at an undisclosed location in Central Command's area of responsibility. U.S. troops in the Middle East are likely to stay in a fortified and defensive...

Top Indian business school among three new global universities to open in Dubai

The National News ·

Dubai is set to host three new international universities that will open during the 2025-26 academic year. The Indian Institute of Management, the American University of Beirut and Saudi Arabia’s Fakeeh College for Medical Sciences will all open,...

Sharjah road closures in place for two months due to Etihad Rail work

The National News ·

A major commuter link in Sharjah will be closed to traffic for two months to allow for Etihad Rail construction work to take place. Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority said the route connecting Mleiha Road and Sharjah Ring Road, near University...

Decision was no dialogue wading martyrs' blood during uprising: Hasnat

Bangladesh Sangsbad Sangstha ·

Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement. Photo: Collected By Saiful Islam Dhaka, July 1, 2025 (BSS) - Hasnat Abdullah, a key coordinator of the Anti-discrimination Student Movement, said extensive state...

Greek Ministry Warns Against Non-Essential Travel to Middle East Amid Airspace Closures

Greek Travel Pages · June 24, 2025

The Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued updated guidance for Greek nationals in the Middle East, advising them to avoid all non-essential travel to the region. Following the temporary closure of Qatari and Bahraini airspace, Greek...

Barcelona reach 'verbal agreement’ to sign ‘Swedish Messi’

Sports Mole ·

Barcelona have reportedly reached a verbal agreement to sign highly-rated attacker Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen. Barcelona have reportedly reached an agreement to sign highly-rated attacker Roony Bardghji from Copenhagen. The 19-year-old is out...

Bengaluru airport faces major disruptions, 16 international flights cancelled amid Middle East tensions: Report

Hindustan Times · June 24, 2025

International flight operations at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru have faced a significant shake-up this week, as unrest in parts of the Middle East forced the closure of key air spaces, prompting multiple cancellations...

CSM (R) Otis Smith Marks Half-Century of Service to Nation

DVIDS - Georgia · July 2, 2025

FORT RUCKER, Ala. (AP) — Command Sergeant Major (Retired) Otis Smith Jr. is celebrating a remarkable milestone this week: 50 years of dedicated service to the United States government. Smith’s commitment began when he joined the Army in March 1975...

Toronto is now among the hottest cities in the world and it’s beat out Miami and Havana

Narcity · June 23, 2025

It's not every day Toronto is hotter than Dubai, but Monday, June 23, is one of those rare scorchers. The city has been roasting under a heat wave for two straight days. On Sunday, Toronto Pearson Airport recorded a high of 35 C, with a humidex of...

What to know about Al Udeid Air Base after Iran attacked U.S. military post

CBS News ·

Iran took action to retaliate against the United States on Monday, firing short- and medium-range missiles targeting the U.S. Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar. Qatar's government said the missiles were intercepted, and no casualties were reported, U.S....

F1 CEO: Plan in place but 'not even thinking' about Middle East race changes

The National News ·

Formula One has a contingency plan to keep the show on the road should the season-ending races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi be affected by conflict in the Middle East, says chief executive Stefano Domenicali. The Italian, who is meeting UK Prime...

News digest: After repeated delays, is this the final launch date for the Petržalka tram?

The Slovak Spectator · July 2, 2025

Good evening. Here is the Wednesday, July 2 edition of Today in Slovakia - the main news of the day in a few minutes. Petržalka tram extension to launch in a few weeks Article continues after video advertisement Article continues after video...

Students, faculty react to U.S. bombing of nuclear-linked sites in Iran

KGUN - Arizona · June 24, 2025

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Friday’s U.S. military strikes on nuclear-linked sites in Iran have sparked concern and reflection among students and faculty at the University of Arizona. Bader Alrifai, a University of Arizona junior from Kuwait, said his...

Amir, Erdogan slam Zionist crimes

Kuwait Times · June 15, 2025

Kuwait radiation levels stable • Amir Cup final postponed • Ministries review emergency plans KUWAIT: HH the Amir Sheikh Meshal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah received a phone call on Sunday from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The two leaders...

The Fashion and Beauty Opportunity on Snapchat in the Gulf

The Business of Fashion · June 24, 2025

The rise of social media usage in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) — which consists of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain — is reshaping consumer behaviour at scale. In 2015, citizens across the UAE and...

Middle East bases could be threatened by Iranian retaliation

The Center Square ·

(The Center Square) — After an attack on Saturday by U.S. forces against Iranian nuclear targets, Iranians could have several U.S. bases in the region in their sights for a retaliatory strike. In Kuwait, only 78 miles across the Persian Gulf, is...