Battle for the Red Sea coast intensifies; government forces seek to regain Houthi-held territory — independent verification of casualty figures remains unavailable YEMEN: The conflict in the Middle East is entering a more volatile phase, with fighting intensifying near the strategically vital Bab al-Mandab Strait. Yemen’s internationally recognized government forces have launched a major military…

TEL AVIV/TABUK: What began as a routine Flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv turned into a terrifying mid-air emergency when violence erupted inside the cockpit. Within seconds, the aircraft plunged thousands of feet, leaving passengers facing what could have become a catastrophic disaster. At the centre of the dramatic rescue was Indian pilot Captain…

Balochistan case exposes the continuing global crisis of child marriage Introduction At an age when a child should be holding a toy rather than being assigned a husband, the life of a three-year-old girl in Pakistan’s Balochistan province was allegedly turned into the subject of a multimillion-rupee marriage agreement. The case, reported from the border…

TEHRAN/DUBAI, September 24, 2026: Iran’s international aviation network is facing growing disruption after the United Arab Emirates suspended flights operated by Iranian airlines, following similar restrictions and cancellations involving several neighbouring countries. The latest development comes amid a wider U.S. sanctions campaign targeting Iran’s aviation sector and growing pressure on countries that provide airspace, airport,…