Under clouds of bright pink and yellow powder, thousands gathered at Dhakeshwari National Temple on Tuesday as members of Bangladesh's Hindu community celebrated Holi with vibrant devotion, enjoying colorful dances and music.
The mood was one of relief and joy as an air hostess aboard Emirates flight EK568 from Dubai to Bengaluru welcomed passengers with a warm announcement.
Bangladesh has strengthened security in Dhaka's Diplomatic Area, including the US Embassy, amid global tensions. During talks with US Ambassador Brent Christensen, Home Minister Salahuddin Ahmed discussed counter-terrorism, illegal migration, the SPEAR programme, and Electronic Nationality V
As conflict widens in West Asia in the wake of Ayatollah Khamenei's killing in Israeli-US strikes on Saturday, Islamic Republic News Agency (IRNA) on Monday claimed that a US F-15 fighter jet was shot down in Kuwait on Monday morning.
The stock markets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai will remain closed for two days -- Monday, March 2, and Tuesday, March 3 -- amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, according to a news report by Gulf News.
In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Iranian attacks represented a "blatant violation of state sovereignty" and posed a direct threat to regional security and stability.
Many Rajasthan residents and students are stranded in various locations, including Dubai and Abu Dhabi, are currently stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi after a series of Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE triggered a sudden closure of regional airspace on Saturday. Amid reports of
Esha Gupta revealed she is currently in Abu Dhabi amid rising tensions across the Middle East. She assured her fans that she is safe, while admitting that the ongoing situation is both challenging and frightening.
The second of five scheduled 50-over matches between the England Lions and Pakistan Shaheens, which was set for Tuesday in Abu Dhabi, has been called off. The 25-player Lions squad, under coach Andrew Flintoff, remains in the UAE as the country's airspace is currently closed, preventing any
In light of the recent volatile situation and escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Iran, the Government of Bangladesh has expressed deep concern regarding the safety and security of Bangladeshi nationals residing in the region.
Abu Dhabi airport, which serves as a critical transit gateway connecting flights across Asia, Europe, the Americas and Africa, came to a halt as the ripple effects of the attack spread through global aviation networks.
Passengers were left stranded at Abu Dhabi airport after flight operations were disrupted following joint military strikes by the US and Israel on Iran.