Dubai News: Dubai tourism chief welcomes travellers to the city amid ongoing regional tensions: ‘Dubai is open’

Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marketing, welcomed tourists from across the world to Dubai. He said the city continues to welcome visitors with key experiences, hotels, and attractions operating across the suburbs, despite the evolving regional situation.In an interview with Khaleej Times, Kazim said that public services remain functional in…

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‘Muslim-sounding’ radio message from missing F-15 airman sparked Iran trap fears, nearly jeopardised rescue

US President Donald Trump revealed that a brief radio message from downed F-15 airman initially triggered alarm in Washington, with officials fearing it could be an Iranian ploy to lure American forces into a trap.“What he said on the radio sounded like something a Muslim would say,” Trump told Axios on Sunday.“He said: ‘Power be…

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Filipino bakery owner in UAE offers free grocery to expats facing job loss and unpaid leave: Each branch to distribute 100 packets | World News

As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support…

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Eight ‌Muslim-majority countries ‘strongly condemn’ Israel’s new death penalty law | World News

Eight ‌Muslim-majority countries have “strongly condemned” a new Israeli law that makes death by hanging ​a default ‌sentence for Palestinians convicted ​in military courts of deadly attacks. Pakistan, ‌Turkey, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Qatar, ‌Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, in a joint statement, also highlighted ​the “urgent need to ​refrain from ​measures” that risk…

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ICC prosecutor who issued arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu facing disciplinary proceedings | World News

The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) will face disciplinary proceedings over accusations of sexual misconduct, it has been reported. Karim Khan KC, who investigates war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide, has taken a leave of absence pending an inquiry into the allegations. Mr Khan, accused of a non-consensual sexual interaction with…

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Explosives found near pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary ‘act of sabotage’, says Viktor Orban | World News

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has suggested explosives found near a pipeline supplying Russian gas to Hungary and Serbia was “an act of sabotage”. Two backpacks with “large packages of explosives” were left a few hundred metres from the Balkan Stream pipeline, according to Serbia’s president Aleksandar Vucic. It’s an extension of the Turk Stream…

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“This is a satanic administration”: Candace Owens sparks online storm with latest comments targeting the White House

Candace Owens is facing widespread backlash after controversial remarks sparked intense debate online. A viral response criticizing her influence and rhetoric has further fueled the discussion. Her statements have divided opinion, with some supporting her stance while others see it as extreme. The controversy highlights growing tensions and shifting dynamics within political commentary on social…

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‘Dragging US towards living hell’: Iran slams Trump’s ‘Tuesday threat’ over Strait of Hormuz closure

US President Donald Trump Iran on Sunday strongly hit back at US President Donald Trump over his expletive-laden ‘Tuesday threat’, stating that his ‘reckless moves’ are dragging Washington towards a ‘living hell’.The sharp response comes as Tehran accused Trump of escalating tensions and pushing the region towards dangerous instability as the conflict in West Asia…

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