International

March 16, 2026 11:31 AM

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Drone strike near Dubai International Airport triggers fire, flights suspended

A drone strike hit the vicinity of Dubai International Airport early Monday morning, triggering a large fire near fuel storage facilities and forcing the temporary suspension of flight operations. The Dubai Media Office confirmed the strike and said emergency services were immediately dispatched to ...

March 16, 2026 11:20 AM

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Vote counting begins after presidential election in Republic of the Congo

Ballot counting has begun in the Republic of the Congo after the presidential election yesterday. President Denis Sassou N'Guesso is seeking a fifth consecutive term, and the final results are expected within two weeks.   According to the Media reports, voter turnout was low because many citizens be...

March 16, 2026 11:09 AM

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US President Donald Trump accuses Iran of spreading AI-generated misinformation

US President Donald Trump said that Iran is spreading false information using artificial intelligence and misleading media reports. He claimed Iran is using AI-generated images and videos to show fake military attacks and exaggerate its strength.   In a social media post today, Trump said some repor...

March 16, 2026 10:20 AM

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Trump urges countries to deploy warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open

US President Donald Trump said he has asked about seven countries to send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open during the ongoing conflict with Iran. The strait is a critical shipping route where about one-fifth of the world’s traded oil normally passes. Trump said the United States does ...

March 16, 2026 6:44 AM

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Qatar Airways to operate three flights to India in next two days

The Embassy of India in Doha informed that Qatar Airways is scheduled to operate three more flights to India for the next two days. These flights will connect Qatar with New Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi. According to an advisory issued by Qatar Airways, passengers can book tickets and check the latest fl...

March 16, 2026 8:33 AM

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98th Academy Awards concludes; One Battle After Another wins Best Picture

The 98th Academy Awards concluded at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles, bringing together some of the biggest names in the film industry to celebrate the year’s best achievements in cinema.   The ceremony, hosted again by Conan O'Brien, featured a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Priyanka...

March 16, 2026 8:01 AM

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Air India, Air India Express operate 48 flights to West Asia amid tensions

Amid rising tensions in West Asia following the war between Israel, the United States and Iran, Air India and Air India Express will operate 48 flights to and from the region today. These include 10 flights between Indian cities and Jeddah, and 12 flights to and from Muscat.   In a press release, Ai...

March 16, 2026 6:11 AM

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IEA to release emergency oil reserves to stabilise global prices

The International Energy Agency (IEA) said its member countries will release large amounts of oil from emergency reserves to help lower global prices.    In a statement, the agency said, 'Countries in Asia and Oceania will start releasing oil immediately, while reserves from Europe and the Americas ...