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Several airlines in India have been forced to cancel flights because of dangerous volcanic ash in the air.A long-inactive volcano in northern Ethiopia unexpectedly erupted on Sunday, sending up plumes of volcanic ash and dust, which have since spread across continents and disrupted flights in India and the United Arab Emirates.No casualties were reported in Ethiopia following the eruption, but local government officials told reporters they are concerned about the impact of the eruption on local communities and their livestock in the Afar region, where the volcano is located.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4Ethiopian volcano erupts after…
Envoy Massad Boulos demands the opposing sides accept plan without seeking preconditions. Meanwhile, NGOs continue to report atrocities.The United States envoy has called for the warring parties in Sudan to accept his truce proposal without seeking preconditions.Massad Boulos, adviser to President Donald Trump on African and Arab affairs, told a news conference in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday that he had presented the warring generals in Sudan with a “comprehensive” ceasefire plan, but it was accepted by neither side.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3Israel’s war and restrictions drive Palestinian economy to record collapselist 2 of 3German court opens…
Projected to grow 4.8% in 2025, the UAE’s resilient economic model, powered by non-oil sectors and diversified partnerships, is set to outperform regional peers. ABU DHABI – The UAE’s economy is demonstrating notable resilience in the face of a global slowdown, with the World Bank crediting its strategic trade diversification for a “smaller” impact compared to other regional nations. In its latest assessment, the Bank noted that while economies heavily reliant on European and Western markets face significant risk, the UAE’s strong trade links with Asia—excluding China—provide a crucial buffer against recessions in the US, EU, and China. Poised for Accelerated…
Abruptly laid off without settlement details, nearly 200 workers fear for their futures as the company’s financial collapse threatens their end-of-service benefits. DUBAI, UAE – A sudden and poorly communicated mass layoff at Petrofac’s UAE operations has left nearly 200 former employees in a state of severe anxiety, with their legally mandated end-of-service benefits—collectively estimated at over Dh27 million—now in jeopardy. The terminations, executed during a town hall on November 18, saw staff escorted from the premises immediately. While the company’s financial troubles were known, the failure to provide any timeline or clarity on gratuity payments has been described by affected…
Pope Leo XIV will pray at the resting place of Saint Charbel, a revered Maronite monk whose legacy of miracles unites Christians and Muslims in a nation facing crisis. ANNAYA, Lebanon – Nestled in the serene hills of north Lebanon, the Saint Maron Monastery is a hive of quiet devotion and frantic preparation. With Pope Leo XIV’s historic visit days away, the spiritual heart of the Saint Charbel cult is readying itself to welcome the pontiff and the thousands of faithful who find solace here. The pope’s pilgrimage to the tomb on December 1 is a central moment of his trip…
The sustainable, solar-powered FBO facility, developed with Falcon Executive Aviation, will directly serve the upcoming Wynn resort and is slated for a Q1 2027 debut. Ras Al Khaimah, UAE – Ras Al Khaimah International Airport is elevating its private aviation game with a major expansion designed to cater to the emirate’s booming luxury tourism market. A new agreement with Falcon Executive Aviation will see the development of a bespoke VVIP terminal and private jet hangar, directly supporting the influx of high-profile guests expected with the 2027 opening of the $3.9-billion Wynn Al Marjan Island. The strategic partnership, announced at the…
Major shift to take effect in 2026, ending decades-long practice of April-March academic year for Indian curriculum institutions. DUBAI: In a landmark decision that will reshape academic scheduling for thousands of students, Indian curriculum schools across the UAE will transition to the Ministry of Education’s unified calendar beginning April 2026, effectively concluding their traditional April-March academic cycle that has defined Indian education in the Emirates for decades. The move synchronizes one of the UAE’s largest educational sectors with the national academic framework, creating uniformity across the country’s diverse international school landscape. The delayed implementation until 2026 provides schools ample time to…
Trump’s Gaza plan just won UN backing. What Resolution 2803 means for Gaza, Palestinians and international law.A United Nations resolution built on Donald Trump’s Gaza plan promises a ceasefire, foreign peacekeepers and a new “board of peace” to govern the Gaza Strip. But with no real accountability for Israel and Palestinians sidelined, is this an end to the war – or a blueprint for a new kind of occupation?In this episode: Recommended Stories list of 2 itemslist 1 of 2The Take: Inside the rise of sports betting in the United Stateslist 2 of 2The Take: How are Palestinians from Gaza…
The latest report came hours after the RSF agreed to a three-month humanitarian truce.Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) fighters are committing war crimes in the Darfur town of el-Fasher, the rights group Amnesty International has alleged in a new report.The report was published on Tuesday, just hours after the RSF declared that it would immediately enter into a three-month humanitarian truce “in response to international efforts” led by United States President Donald Trump.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3RSF announces unilateral three-month ‘humanitarian truce’ in Sudanlist 2 of 3Sudan army chief rejects the Quad’s truce proposal, citing…
White House cites groups’ alleged support for Hamas, accusing them of waging campaign against US interests and allies.Washington, DC – United States President Donald Trump has ordered his aides to start a process to label the branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Lebanon and Jordan as “terrorist” organisations, citing their alleged support for the Palestinian group Hamas.Trump issued the decree on Monday as Washington intensified its crackdown on Israel’s foes in the region.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemslist 1 of 3US judge dismisses criminal charges against James Comey, Letitia Jameslist 2 of 3Pentagon says it is investigating US senator…