live Flights suspended after drone strike near Dubai International Airport - Middle East conflict on 16 March
Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended on Monday (16 March) following a drone strike nearby, the emi...
Azerbaijan's delegation, led by Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev, participated in the 16th International Economic Forum “Russia-Islamic World: Kazan Forum-2025,” focusing on digitalization and expanding cooperation opportunities.
This year’s forum centered on the theme “Digitalization: A new reality and additional opportunities for expanding cooperation.” Various sessions addressed international partnerships, finance and investment, transport logistics, tourism, education, and healthcare cooperation.
Deputy Prime Minister Shahin Mustafayev attended the plenary session and provided detailed insights into Azerbaijan’s digitalization progress and ongoing projects in this sector.
The Azerbaijani delegation also visited the Azerbaijani standat the Russia Halal Expo international exhibition, showcasing Azerbaijan’s achievements in products and services.
A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.
The Academy Awards nominations have been announced, with the crime drama Sinners leading the race securing a record 16 nominations ahead of the ceremony set for 15 March. The event, which honours the film industry’s top achievements over the past year, will be hosted by comedian Conan O'Brien.
A sandstorm swept across the Gaza Strip on Saturday, worsening conditions for displaced civilians already living in fragile shelters amid the ongoing conflict, according to local reports.
Kazakh voters have overwhelmingly approved a new constitution that could allow President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev a loophole to stay in power beyond 2029. Exit polls showed that around 87% of voters have backed the new constitution.
Flights at Dubai International Airport were temporarily suspended on Monday (16 March) following a drone strike nearby, the emirate's authorities said. It comes as the Middle East conflict enters its 16th day.
The process of evacuating foreign diplomats and citizens from Iran to Azerbaijan through the Astara state border crossing continues on Sunday (15 March), ensuring smooth and efficient transit for those arriving.
Israeli forces killed a Palestinian father, mother, and two of their children as they drove in the occupied West Bank on Sunday (15 March), Palestinian health authorities said, and the Israeli military said the incident was under review.
Kazakhstan is holding a nationwide referendum on a new draft Constitution on Sunday (15 March) that could significantly reshape the country’s political system. Polling stations have opened across the country, with nearly 12.5 million people eligible to take part.
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