UAE residents return home on 3 exceptional Etihad Rail trains from Saudi border

Etihad Rail, typically a freight operator, deployed three exceptional passenger services to safely transport UAE citizens and residents from the Saudi border to Abu Dhabi. This emergency mission, coordinated with Abu Dhabi authorities, demonstrated the railway’s readiness as a critical pillar of national emergency response infrastructure during regional travel disruptions.

‘Target for elimination’: Israel’s warning for Iran’s next supreme leader

Israel has warned that any successor to Iran’s Supreme Leader will be a target for elimination, vowing to crush the regime’s capabilities. This declaration follows the reported killing of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and the potential selection of his son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as his successor. The IDF is preparing for further actions amid ongoing airstrikes against […]

‘Such a scary time’: How stranded passengers in Dubai used cabs, cash and detours to flee Iran crisis

Middle East air travel is severely disrupted following joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent missile attacks. Thousands are stranded, resorting to overland journeys and expensive last-minute flights. Expatriates in Dubai face uncertainty, with some companies relocating staff. Despite escalating tensions, daily life in parts of the UAE continues with an air of normalcy.

After ‘solving’ eight wars, Trump gives ten interviews to explain initiating ninth: I got Khamenei before he got me

President Trump offered multiple justifications for the air campaign against Iran, including a preemptive strike against its supreme leader. He cited intelligence of assassination plots, election interference, and an imminent nuclear threat, though evidence remains unrevealed. Trump’s strategy aims to control the narrative, presenting varied reasons to different outlets.

Kristi Noem under fire for $300 million DHS jet spending amid border funding fight

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces criticism for allegedly spending over $300 million on three private luxury jets, diverting funds intended for border security. The purchase, including a Boeing 737 Max 8, has drawn sharp condemnation from Democrats and watchdog groups, who question the necessity and legality of the expenditure amid budget constraints.