Iran plunged into nationwide internet blackout as protests intensify
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Qatar Airways has achieved its highest-ever annual profit of $2.15 billion, driven by record passenger numbers as global aviation continues to recover from the pandemic.
Qatar Airways Group announced a record $2.15 billion profit for the latest fiscal year, marking its highest earnings to date. The state-owned airline also reported a revenue increase to $23.4 billion up from $22.1 billion the previous year.
Passenger numbers surged to 43.1 million, an increase from 40 million in the prior fiscal year, bolstered by Qatar's role as the host of the 2022 FIFA World Cup. The airline operates a fleet of over 230 aircraft, comprising both Airbus and Boeing models.
Group CEO Badr Mohammed al-Meer credited the record-breaking results to the dedication and expertise of the team. The broader Qatar Airways Group, encompassing its cargo services, airport operations, and duty-free services, has become a key player in global aviation, alongside regional competitors Emirates and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways.
Snow and ice stalled travellers in northwest Europe on Wednesday, forcing around a thousand to spend the night in Amsterdam's Schiphol airport but delighting others who set out to explore a snow-blanketed Paris on sledges and skis.
Open-source intelligence (OSINT) sources reported a significant movement of U.S. military aircraft towards the Middle East in recent hours. Dozens of U.S. Air Force aerial refuelling tankers and heavy transport aircraft were observed heading eastwards, presumably to staging points in the region.
Diplomatic tensions between Tokyo and Beijing escalated as Japan slams China's export ban on dual-use goods. Markets have wobbled as fears grow over a potential rare earth embargo affecting global supply chains.
Two people have been killed after a private helicopter crashed at a recreation centre in Russia’s Perm region, Russian authorities and local media have said.
Iran’s chief justice has warned protesters there will be “no leniency for those who help the enemy against the Islamic Republic”, as rights groups reported a rising death toll during what observers describe as the country’s biggest wave of unrest in three years.
U.S. oil major Chevron and private equity firm Quantum Capital Group are reportedly preparing a joint bid to acquire Lukoil’s international assets, as the sanctioned Russian energy company seeks to divest its overseas operations.
The U.S. dollar's share of global reserves fell to nearly 40% at the end of 2025, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which says it's 10% lower than at the start of 2024. However, gold has risen and overtaken the dollar to be above 50% in global reserves according to the IMF data.
The U.S. dollar has strengthened against major peers on Tuesday, while the euro fell following slower-than-expected inflation in Europe. Market movements were relatively subdued as investors focused on upcoming U.S. economic data.
Wall Street closed higher on Tuesday, boosted by optimism over artificial intelligence (AI) and a strong rally in Moderna shares, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average approaching a record high.
India’s largest oil refiner, Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), has taken a significant step towards diversifying its crude oil supply by purchasing Colombian crude, from state oil company Ecopetrol, for the first time.
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