In the heart of the Egyptian Desert, Wadi Al-Hitan, or “Valley of the Whales,” fossilised whale skeletons lie exposed beneath the sun. Their vertebrae stretch across the sand in long, curved lines, as if the sea had recently receded. How did these sea giants survive in this extremely dry place on the Earth, which contains…
Kuwait exempts stranded government employees from work duties, counting absence as working time amid regional travel disruptions/Representative Image Kuwait has announced special relief for government employees who are currently stranded outside the country due to regional airspace closures and travel disruptions. The authorities confirmed that affected public sector workers will be exempt from work duties…
UAE–India Travel Alert: IndiGo Announces Changes to Middle East and Europe Flights Air travel between the UAE and India is gradually stabilising after days of major disruptions, as India’s largest airline IndiGo announced updates to its Middle East and Europe flight operations. The changes come after widespread airspace closures across the region triggered by escalating…
Middle East Passengers Alert: SalamAir Cancels Flights to Several Cities Amid Iran vs US-Israel War Low-cost carrier SalamAir has temporarily suspended flights to several destinations across the Middle East as aviation disruptions continue to ripple through the region. The decision comes amid widespread airspace closures and safety concerns linked to escalating geopolitical tensions that have…
Iran vs US-Israel Conflict Forces Oman Air to Cancel Flights: What Travellers Need to Know Air travel across the Middle East is facing major disruptions as Oman Air announced the cancellation of several flights due to ongoing regional airspace closures linked to escalating geopolitical tensions. The move reflects a wider aviation crisis unfolding across the…
Sheikh Mohammed Announces Major Safety Law As Dubai Tightens Rules Across the UAE Emirate: Huge Fines for Breaking Them Dubai has taken another major step to reinforce its reputation as one of the safest cities in the world. Vice President and Prime Minister of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin…
The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader comes at a moment of extraordinary upheaval for the Islamic Republic. The announcement was made shortly after midnight Monday by Iran’s powerful assembly of experts, the clerical body responsible for choosing the country’s top leader, following the death of his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in…
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Explaining the Rise of Iran’s New Supreme Leader The sudden emergence of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new supreme leader has captured global attention and raised important questions about the future of the Islamic Republic. His appointment comes after the death of his father, Ali Khamenei, who had ruled the country for…
Years after Jeffrey Epstein’s crimes first shocked the world, the controversy surrounding his links to the British royal family continues to cast a long shadow over the monarchy.Historians and investigators say the reason the story refuses to fade is simple. Too many questions remain unanswered about Epstein’s powerful connections, and crucial records that might shed…
At a time when the Donald Trump administration is treading carefully over the messaging about the Iran war, distinguishing it from Iraq and asserting that the US will exit the Middle East crisis, MAGA senator Lindsey Graham doubled down and said the US will blow the hell out of Iran. Appearing on Fox News’ Sundays…
