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Hotel associations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai say many eateries may be forced to shut temporarily as LPG deliveries slowed or stopped in recent days A shortage of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) is disrupting restaurants and small businesses across several Indian cities, with commercial supplies curtailed as authorities prioritise household cooking gas. Hotel associations in Bengaluru, Mumbai and Chennai say many eateries may be forced to shut temporarily as deliveries of 19 kg commercial cylinders widely used by restaurants have slowed or stopped in recent days. The disruption comes as tensions in the Middle East raise concerns about energy shipments…
The law seeks to enhance occupant comfort, reduce accidents, protect lives and property, and preserve the emirate’s urban identity Sheikh Mohammed, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law on the quality and safety of buildings in the emirate. The law aims to ensure the quality, safety and sustainability of buildings in the emirate by maintaining structural integrity, ensuring regular maintenance and supporting the safe operation of all systems. It also seeks to enhance occupant comfort, reduce accidents, protect lives and property, and preserve the emirate’s urban…
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — An unprecedented effort to reverse the effects of a racially biased medical test that blocked or delayed Black people from getting kidney transplants seems to be working.Researchers reported Monday that thousands of Black transplant candidates have been given credit on the transplant waiting list for time they lost because of that misguided test, moving up their priority in an attempt at restorative justice.That test used a race-based formula to calculate patients’ kidney function. It made Black patients’ kidneys appear healthier than they really were, delaying diagnosis of impending organ failure and referral for transplant.After the U.S.…
WASHINGTON (news agencies) — “Exercise your brain,” experts advise people hoping to stave off dementia. But how? Stretching your brain might be the better description.Do a crossword puzzle a day and you may just get good at crosswords. Instead, research increasingly shows that a variety of habits and hobbies are like a cognitive workout, building knowledge and skills that may beef up parts of the brain as we get older.One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer’s disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles,…
Israel has tried for decades to weaken Hezbollah through wars and assassinations. Why has the group endured?Israel’s latest attacks on Lebanon come after decades of conflict with Hezbollah. Wars, assassinations and pressure have failed to break the group, which continues to launch rockets and fight Israeli forces. Why has Hezbollah endured, and what does the latest escalation reveal about the long war between Israel and Hezbollah?In this episode:Recommended Stories list of 4 itemslist 1 of 4The Take: Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iranlist 2 of 4The Take: Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikeslist 3 of 4The Take:…
DR Issac PJ Saudi Arabia has warned Iran that continued missile and drone strikes on Gulf states could trigger a military response, as tensions across the Middle East intensify and the conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel threatens to engulf the wider Gulf region. Riyadh delivered the message to Tehran amid a surge of Iranian attacks across the Gulf over the past week, targeting locations in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain, according to diplomatic sources cited by Reuters. The warning underscores growing concern among Gulf governments that the conflict — which has already…
DubaiIran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian on Saturday rejected US demands for Tehran’s unconditional surrender while apologizing for missile attacks on neighbouring Gulf states, in a rare acknowledgment of operational breakdowns inside Iran’s military as the war with the United States and Israel intensified.In a prerecorded address broadcast on Iranian state television, Pezeshkian dismissed Washington’s ultimatum as unrealistic.“The idea that Iran would surrender unconditionally is a dream that they should take to their grave,” he said.But the president also struck a conciliatory tone toward Gulf nations that have been hit by Iranian missiles and drones in recent days, saying Tehran would halt…
Dubai suspended all flight operations at its main international airport on Saturday after explosions were heard across the city and air defence systems were activated, underscoring how the expanding war between Iran, the United States and Israel is now disrupting one of the world’s most important aviation hubs.Authorities halted operations at Dubai International Airport (DXB) — the world’s busiest airport for international passengers — citing safety concerns as missile threats and interceptions triggered emergency alerts across the emirate.The suspension was ordered “for the safety of passengers, airport staff and airline crew,” the Dubai government said.Air defence systems were activated as…
Could Kurdish Fighters Join the War Against Iran? Risks and Limits of Trump’s Strategy Dr Issac PJ Dubai | March 7, 2026 A new and potentially volatile dimension of the war between the United States, Israel and Iran is emerging along Iran’s western frontier, where Kurdish militant groups are weighing whether to join the conflict — a move that could open a new front inside Iran but also risk widening the war across the region.US President Donald Trump signalled support for such a possibility this week, saying he would welcome Iranian Kurdish forces launching attacks against Tehran’s security apparatus.“I think…
The ‘Citadel’ star joins Hollywood A-listers for 2026 Academy Awards, marking Indian talent’s continued global ascent Nearly ten years after becoming the first Indian actress to present at the Academy Awards, Priyanka Chopra Jonas is set to grace the Oscars stage once again—this time as part of a powerhouse presenter lineup for the 98th Academy Awards. The global star confirmed her participation through an Instagram post on Thursday, joining the third slate of presenters announced by the Academy on March 5. The ceremony is scheduled for March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Ovation Hollywood, airing live on ABC…