OWWA admin says new batch of Pinoys heading home

The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) on Saturday said on Saturday said a new batch of Filipinos are on their way home, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East. As of press time, OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan is in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, together with members of the OWWA Rapid Response Team, in … Read more

Upto 17 pc of Qatar’s LNG wiped out as Middle East war sees no end

The United States Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s remarks of “no fixed timeframe” and the decision to conclude the Middle East conflict rests with President Donald Trump have only fuelled concerns of a prolonged war, with ripple effects on global oil markets. Iran accused Saudi Arabia of siding with the US against it by allowing its … Read more

Air India adds extra services while British Airways reduces schedule – Middle East flight updates

Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war Airlines in the UAE and across the Middle East have suspended and rerouted flights since the start of the US-Israeli war with Iran. The escalating situation has led to cancellations, with airlines citing safety concerns and regulatory directives as they continuously monitor developments. This is how … Read more

Israeli attacks on Iran fuel sites aim ‘to break resilience of people’ | Climate Crisis

Israeli strikes on fuel depots and petroleum logistic sites in Tehran on Sunday saw apocalyptic images coming out of the Iranian capital, as the spilled oil ignited a river of fire, and thick black smoke blanketed the city of 10 million, leaving streets and vehicles covered with soot. Israel and the United States claimed they … Read more

Flight Status 8 March Highlights: EaseMyTrip announces charter flights from Doha, Bahrain to India

Flight Status Updates 8 March Highlights: Flight services across West Asia remained disrupted amid the US-Israel-Iran war, with key hubs such as Bahrain, Dubai, Kuwait and Qatar seeing mass flight cancellations since 28 February. Prominent airlines in the region, including Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airways have resumed limited operations for repatriation flights, as airspace in … Read more

Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks? | Explainer News

The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time. Listen to this article | 8 mins info Published On 8 Mar 20268 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo The United States and Israel are continuing large-scale strikes … Read more

Iranian projectiles continue to strike Gulf countries’ infrastructure

March 8, 2026: 23 Marina building damaged by drone Debris in Dubai’s Marina Emma Graham, CNBC Gulf states reported more damage to infrastructure over the weekend as Iran continues to attack regional allies in retaliation for ongoing strikes by U.S. and Israeli forces. The United Arab Emirates said it was “dealing with incoming missile and … Read more

US urges citizens to evacuate Middle East

The United States Department of State called on Americans to immediately depart more than a dozen countries in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, on Monday amid an ongoing escalation in the region. Mora Namdar, the State Department’s assistant secretary for consular affairs, said US citizens should leave using available … Read more

U.S. military confirms 4 troops killed in Iran war; Kuwait downs 3 U.S. jets in “friendly fire”

The head of the United Nations’s nuclear watchdog agency, the IAEA, said Monday that his agency had “no indication” that any of Iran’s nuclear installations had been damaged by the ongoing Israeli-U.S. strikes on the country. IAEA director general Rafael Grossi warned, however, that with missiles still flying a “possible radiological release with serious consequences” … Read more