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Russia and Ukraine swap 193 prisoners each

Vladimir Putin and Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed a new prisoner-of-war exchange on Friday, with both sides releasing 193 detainees each in a deal facilitated by international mediators.

24 Apr 2026-17:57
Etihad Airways to launch Abu Dhabi-Tashkent flights this August

Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates, will launch regular flights to Uzbekistan starting August 17 on the Tashkent-Abu Dhabi-Tashkent route, Trend reports via Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Transport.

21 Apr 2026-11:12
Tony Adams makes worrying Arsenal claim and criticizes Mikel Arteta ahead of Man City clash

Legendary former Arsenal captain Tony Adams has voiced serious concerns regarding the team’s current direction, directed specifically at manager Mikel Arteta ahead of their critical encounter with Manchester City.

19 Apr 2026-12:50
Which airlines still have flights suspended to Middle East - LIST

Global air travel remains severely disrupted, with many passengers unable to fly as planned after the Iran war forced the closure of major Middle Eastern aviation hubs, including Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhab.

17 Apr 2026-16:18
Dubai's Burj Al Arab to undergo 18-month renovation amid regional tensions

April 15 - Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening in 1999 and at a time when tourism in the region has slowed due to the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

15 Apr 2026-16:31
Lufthansa pilots announce second wave of strikes for Thursday and Friday

Pilots with Germany's flagship carrier Lufthansa have announced plans to once again go on strike on Thursday and Friday, after a 48-hour strike on Monday and Tuesday led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights.

15 Apr 2026-08:31
South Korea fast-tracks oil deal with Kazakhstan to safeguard energy independence

“There has been quite (some) progress, so we should be able to announce specific amounts and details early next week,”- Kim Jeong-kwan

14 Apr 2026-16:39
Middle East flight disruptions: Latest airline updates

A two-week ceasefire agreement between the United States and Iran, announced on Tuesday, 7 April, has led to changes in ongoing flight disruptions across the Middle East. Following the agreement, Bahrain and Iraq reopened their airspace on Wednesday, 8 April, with their national carriers—Gulf Air and Iraqi Airways—beginning phased resumptions of operations this week.

13 Apr 2026-13:54
UAE minister warns of global supply risks as Hormuz disruptions deepen

A United Arab Emirates (UAE) minister on Sunday warned of mounting risks to global supply chains as disruptions intensify in the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most critical energy corridors.

12 Apr 2026-23:36
United Arab Emirates authorities warn drivers ahead of rainy weekend

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates, along with automotive experts, have issued a warning to drivers ahead of an expected rainy weekend, urging increased caution on the roads.

12 Apr 2026-22:12