Unesco grants enhanced protection to 39 cultural sites in Lebanon as war rages

Unesco has granted provisional enhanced protection to 39 cultural sites in Lebanon, expanding emergency measures for heritage locations across the country after Beirut requested international support amid the conflict. The decision was taken during an extraordinary session of the Committee for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict. Unesco said the … Read more

US-Iran latest: US could exit Iran war in two or three weeks, Trump says

One killed in Fujairah after debris falls from intercepted drone Huge fire at Kuwait airport’s fuel depot after Iranian drone attack Trump to address the nation about Iran on Wednesday night Araghchi says direct messages from Witkoff are ‘not negotiations’ China and Pakistan announce ‘five-point initiative’ to restore peace Trump tells ‘unhelpful’ countries to ‘get … Read more

President Sheikh Mohamed discusses Iranian missile attacks with world leaders

President Sheikh Mohamed on Tuesday discussed Iran’s missile attacks against the UAE in a phone call with Anwar Ibrahim, Prime Minister of Malaysia, and Dr Natasa Pirc Musar, President of Slovenia. The leaders discussed developments in the region and the repercussions of escalating military action, as well as the impact on international shipping and the … Read more

Iran’s last men standing: Who could negotiate with Trump?

Live updates: Follow the latest news on US-Iran war US President Donald Trump says Iran has entered peace talks and signalled it is open to a deal. But who in Iran can he talk to? Former supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. His successor, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, has not been seen or heard in … Read more

The enduring power of art in challenging times

In times of conflict, the world’s attention understandably turns to geopolitics, security and humanitarian consequences. Headlines track the movements of nations, the rise and fall of markets and the responses of governments. Yet beyond these visible developments lies another, quieter impact – one that rarely makes the front pages. It is the impact on culture, … 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