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January 13, 2026 7:14 PM

Make in India drive showcased at SteelFab 2026 in Sharjah

The India Pavilion has once again placed India’s growing steel fabrication and metalworking industry in the international spotlight at the 21st edition of SteelFab, being held from January 12 to 15 at the Sharjah Expo Centre in the United Arab Emir...

January 12, 2026 1:20 PM

Iran warns of retaliation as protests intensify

Iran has warned it will retaliate against any US military action as nationwide protests continue, with hundreds reported killed. The warning follows signals from Washington of possible intervention over the use of lethal force against demonstrators. ...

January 10, 2026 3:19 PM

Major airlines suspend Iran flights amid escalating protests

Several international airlines have suspended or cancelled flights to and from Iran as nationwide anti-government protests enter their third week, compounded by a near-total internet blackout and heightened security concerns. The unrest, which began...

January 9, 2026 12:31 PM

Syria conflict: Ceasefire declared in Aleppo amid ongoing tensions

A ceasefire has been declared in parts of Aleppo following days of heavy fighting between Syrian government forces and the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Syria’s defence ministry says the unilateral truce took effect early Friday at three a....

January 9, 2026 12:28 PM

Iran imposes nationwide internet blackout

Iran has imposed a near-total nationwide internet blackout as anti-government protests enter their 13th day and spread across all 31 provinces. Monitoring group NetBlocks says connectivity across the country dropped sharply on the evening of January...

January 9, 2026 12:27 PM

1 Billion Followers Summit kicks off today in Dubai

The fourth edition of the 1 Billion Followers Summit, the world's largest gathering dedicated to the content creator economy, opens today under the theme 'Content for Good'. Organized by the UAE Government Media Office and held under the patronage o...

January 9, 2026 10:05 AM

Syria signals renewed cooperation on chemical weapons destruction

Syria’s current government under Ahmed al-Sharaa has indicated a renewed willingness to cooperate with international efforts aimed at dismantling the country’s chemical weapons programme. The United Nations has described this as a critical opport...

Last updated on: 13th June 2026

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