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.
BJP MP Hemang Joshi on Sunday said that over 45 tourists from Gujarat's Vadodara district are currently stranded in transit at Dubai International Airport and Zayed International Airport following flight cancellations amid the escalating war-like situation in parts of the Middle East and
In a post on X, the Karnataka CMO stated that the Chief Minister gathered information on the current situation of Kannadigas in war-affected areas, including Dubai, and subsequently instructed the Chief Secretary to coordinate with Foreign Ministry officials to bring the stranded citizens
The disruption follows missile exchanges between the United States, Israel and Iran, prompting several countries in West Asia to shut their airspace temporarily.
Amid escalating West Asia tensions, the UAE and Israel have implemented strict safety measures, including remote work and site closures. Following joint US-Israel strikes and reports of Supreme Leader Khamenei's death, Iran has vowed retaliation, launching missiles across the region as the w
Authorities across the UAE have announced precautionary measures, including temporary closures of major attractions, remote working guidance, and operational adjustments in key business districts, following the escalation in WestAsia region. Officials urged residents, workers, and tourists t
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
"We're in constant communication with his father. Until yesterday, he was staying at the Palm Zumeria, but when the attacks began there, he changed hotels... Now, explosions are occurring around this hotel as well... The local government is sounding sirens and issuing alerts on mobile pho
" Under our global programme, we send students there every year for academic exposure. This year, a total of 84 students have gone in two batches. We have requested the Ministry of External Affairs and are constantly in contact with the students' parents. The students are safe in the hote
Vishnu was in Dubai visiting his family when the situation unfolded. On Saturday evening, the 'Kannappa' actor took to his Instagram Stories and shared a video showing what appeared to be missiles visible from outside his residence. Loud interception sounds could also be heard in the back
Reality television personality Laura Anderson has shared an update from Dubai after several flights were canceled due to rising tensions in the Middle East.