Air India Warns of Delays, Cancellations Amid Iran Airspace Crisis
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New Delhi : Air India on Wednesday issued a travel advisory informing passengers that several of its flights are being rerouted or cancelled due to the emerging situation in Iran and the subsequent closure of its airspace.
In a statement, the nationa...
Iran Reopens Airspace After Long Shutdown
Tehran: Iran reopened its airspace late Wednesday after a nearly five-hour closure prompted by concerns over possible USA-Iran military tensions, which disrupted airline operations.
The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Iran closed its airspace at 5:15 p.m. ET, allowing only appro...
US Greenlights $800m Patriot Air Defence Sustainment Deal for Kuwait
Email:online@newsofbahrain.comWashington: The U.S. Department of State has approved a potential Foreign Military Sale (FMS) to the Government of Kuwait valued at approximately $800 million for PATRIOT Program sustainment and follow-on technical support, the Pentagon announced Wednesda...
U.S. Mission Advises Caution for Americans in Saudi Arabia
The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia has advised its staff to remain cautious due to ongoing regional tensions and to limit non-essential travel to military installations in the region. American citizens living in or visiting the Kingdom are also encouraged to follow th...
U.S. to Pause Immigrant Visa Processing for Citizens of 75 Countries
The U.S. State Department announced on Wednesday that it will suspend processing immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, starting January 21. The move targets nationals who are considered likely to rely on public assistance while living in the United States....
Qatar Confirms Personnel Movement at Al Udeid Air Base Amid Regional Tensions
Doha, Qatar: Qatar has confirmed that the departure of some personnel from Al Udeid Air Base is linked to the current regional tensions.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, the Inte...
Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman Warn US Action Against Iran Could Destabilise Region
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Doha: Arab Gulf states are urging the United States to avoid military action against Iran, warning that such a move could trigger widespread economic and political instability across the region, according t...
How AI 'deepfakes' became Elon Musk's latest scandal
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Elon Musk's company xAI has faced global backlash in recent days over sexualised "deepfake" images of women and children created by its Grok chatbot.
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WHO says sugary drinks, alcohol getting cheaper, should be taxed more
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Sugary drinks and alcohol are getting relatively cheaper, the World Health Organization said Tuesday, urging countries to hike taxes to reduce consumption ...
Scott Adams, US creator of ‘Dilbert’ cartoon, dies at 68
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Scott Adams, the US cartoonist famous for his “Dilbert” comic strip whose career was later soured by a racism row, has died at age 68, his ex...
NASA ‘Curious Universe’ Podcast Introduces Artemis II Crew Ahead of Historic Moon Mission
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Washington. D.C.: NASA has released a new episode of its Curious Universe podcast offering an in-depth look at the astronauts who will fly around the Moon on Artemis II, the first crewed lunar mission since...
US warns Iran of “Big Price” Over Executions of Protesters
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President Donald Trump has threatened "very strong action" against Iran if the government proceeds with the execution of protesters, amid reports of over 2,400 deaths in a violent crackdown. The case of 26-year-old Erfan Soltani, w...
14-Year-Old Saudi Media Star Hosts Launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah
Saudi youth icon and media trailblazer Rateel Al Shehri, just 14 years old, took center stage this week as the Master of Ceremonies for the official launch of Trump Plaza Jeddah, a USD 1 billion mixed-use development by Dar Global in collaboration with The Trump Org...
141-Year-Long YouTube Video Baffles internet
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California: A mysterious video appearing to run for more than 140 years has baffled millions of YouTube users and sparked widespread online discussion, though closer inspection suggests the unusual duration is likely due to a technical anomaly rather t...
Qatari PM Reaffirms Support for Peaceful Solutions in Talks with Iran
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Doha: Qatar’s Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani on Tuesday reaffirmed Doha’s support for all efforts aimed at de-escalation and peaceful solutions in the Mi...
Some Personnel Advised to Leave Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar
Some personnel were advised to leave the U.S. military’s Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar by Wednesday evening, according to three diplomats speaking to Reuters.
The U.S. embassy in Doha did not issue an immediate comment on t...
LEGO Pokémon Sets Arrive February 2026!
LEGO teams up with The Pokémon Company to bring Pokémon to bricks for the first time! Pre-orders are live now, with a global launch on February 27, 2026.
Given below are the details:
Pikachu & Poké Ball
2,050 pieces
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Crane Collapse Derails Train in Thailand, at Least 19 Killed
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Bangkok: At least 19 people were killed and around 80 injured after a passenger train derailed in northeastern Thailand on Wednesday when a construction crane collapsed onto three of its carriages, police said....
US Calls for Restraint as Tensions Rise in Aleppo
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Washington D.C.: The United States said it is closely monitoring developments in Aleppo and surrounding areas, urging all parties to exercise maximum restraint and avoid act...
Trump Encourages Protesters, Cuts Off Talks with Tehran Amid Escalating Violence
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Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump publicly encouraged anti-government demonstrators in Iran to continue their protest movement and even “take over” state institutions, saying “help is on its way” as Tehran faces one of the most ...
US Designates Muslim Brotherhood Branches as Terrorist
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Washington : The United States has officially designated three national branches of the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt, Jordan and Lebanon as terrorist organisations, a major shift in U.S. counterterrorism policy toward one of the Middle East’s oldest Isl...