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World News Updates: Trump threatens to bomb Oman 'if it gets in way' of US-Iran deal

August 18, 2026 5:03 am

The development comes as Iran said on Monday that it is working to finalise a joint statement with Oman on a plan to manage the transit of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

The minister also said that 2,500 Indian nationals were assisted through Bahrain by facilitating Saudi transit visas to help them return to the country.

Indian missions facilitated 1.4 lakh citizens' return amid US-Iran war: Centre

July 31, 2026 3:41 pm

The Centre said Indian diplomatic missions facilitated the return of 1.4 lakh Indian citizens during the US-Iran war. Check the latest details of the evacuation efforts.

Etihad Rail passenger train begins service in UAE (File Photo)

UAE's first passenger train begins service: Inside Etihad Rail's inaugural journey

June 30, 2026 2:53 pm

Etihad Rail's passenger train service has begun in the UAE. Here's what to know about the inaugural journey, planned routes, train features, and the project's significance.

UAE extends visa-on-arrival to 6 more countries; check new rules (Image generated using AI)

UAE visa-on-arrival facility extended to 6 more countries; overstay fine set at AED 50 per day

June 25, 2026 6:20 pm

The UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival facility to six additional countries and said that overstay penalties will be AED 50 per day.

Al Maktoum Airport development advances as Dubai eyes 2032 launch (Image: Dubai Media Office)

Dubai's Al Maktoum Airport development hits key milestones; operations set for 2032

June 23, 2026 4:42 pm

Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport project has reached major development milestones, with operations expected to begin in 2032.

Air India announces 78 extra international flights on 9 routes from March 10 amid Iran-Israel war (Image: Air India)

Iran-Israel war 2026: Air India to operate 78 additional international flights on 9 routes from March 10 - Full list

March 08, 2026 4:19 pm

Iran-Israel war update: Air India plans 78 additional international flights on nine routes from March 10 as airlines adjust schedules amid West Asia airspace disruptions.

Air India Group plans more than 50 flights to Six Gulf cities on March 7 (Image: Air India/X)

Iran-Israel war: Air India, Air India Express to operate 50+ flights to six Middle East cities on March 8 - Full list

March 07, 2026 11:30 pm

Iran-Israel war update: Air India and Air India Express plan 50+ flights to six Middle East cities on March 8 as limited operations resume.

The move aims at maintaining food supplies in the country during ongoing situation in the Middle East.

Iran-Israel War: Lulu Group brings 80,000 kg of fresh food to UAE from India on Etihad Airways' cargo flights

March 07, 2026 10:19 pm

Iran-Israel war update: Lulu Group airlifts 80,000 kg of fresh produce to the UAE on Etihad Airways cargo flights to maintain supermarket supplies.

IndiGo to resume Europe operations; flights to 8 Middle East cities on March 8 (Reuters Photo/File)

Iran-Israel War Update: IndiGo to resume Europe operations, increases flights to Middle East on March 8 - Full list

March 07, 2026 8:03 pm

Iran-Israel war update: IndiGo to resume Europe operations and run flights to eight Middle East destinations on March 8 as airlines gradually restore schedules.

On Friday, the airline announced the resumption of limited flight operations from Abu Dhabi.

Iran-Israel war 2026: Etihad Airways opens booking for 100+ flights from Zayed International Airport - Check route, timings

March 07, 2026 6:34 pm

Iran-Israel war update: Etihad Airways opens booking for 100+ flights to 20 destinations from Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport as operations gradually resume.