Credit card points: How to use them for free flights, hotel stays, and better travel rewardsTravellers should also remember that loyalty program transfers are generally irreversible. Before moving points to an airline or a hotel pr...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.29 AM IST
Iran-US talks: Key takeaways from first round in SwitzerlandRecent discussions between Iran and the US in Switzerland mark a promising step towards resolving the Middle East conflict, facilitated by ...
22 Jun, 2026, 09.26 AM IST
Oil export curbs waived, blockade lifted: Iran says 'major progress' in US talksIran and the US have made significant strides in peace talks, with mediators Qatar and Pakistan announcing major progress. Discussions in S...
22 Jun, 2026, 08.02 AM IST
Explosion at Qatar’s Ras Laffan leaves 54 injured, 18 missing as emergency teams respondA massive explosion rocked the Ras Laffan industrial area in Qatar, injuring 54 people and leaving 18 missing. Authorities are describing t...
22 Jun, 2026, 06.59 AM IST
FIFA draws criticism as Infantino clocks up air miles at World CupFIFA President Gianni Infantino's extensive private jet travel for the 2026 World Cup is drawing sharp criticism from environmentalists. Hi...
21 Jun, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
Rajasthan CM flags off electric buses under PM e-Bus Sewa schemeRajasthan's Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched 29 electric buses in Jaipur and 18 in Bhilwara, marking the introduction of electric c...
20 Jun, 2026, 04.55 PM IST
Donald Trump unveils 'flying White House' gifted by Qatar amidst Iran war, Strait of Hormuz deal at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland. All about 'largest Air Force One ever built'Donald Trump Air Force One: The aircraft, a luxury Boeing 747, had previously generated controversy after Qatar offered it to replace the p...
20 Jun, 2026, 07.15 AM IST
Trump takes final ride on old Air Force One plane, jet gifted by Qatar to join fleetPresident Donald Trump has taken his last flight aboard the iconic Boeing 747-200B Air Force One. This aircraft served US presidents for 35...
19 Jun, 2026, 01.03 PM IST
'Last ride': White House says goodbye to Air Force One as US awaits Qatari jetAmerica's presidential transport is set for a change. Officials bid farewell to an aging Air Force One jet. Speculation is rife that a Boei...
19 Jun, 2026, 08.33 AM IST
Dubai, Middle East travel warning: Have airlines resumed flight operations?Travel warning for Dubai, Middle East: Iran deal and the imminent reopening of Strait of Hormuz have led to possibility about situation ret...
19 Jun, 2026, 06.49 AM IST
Qatar introduces new residency rule: What foreign workers need to knowQatar has cut the exit window for foreign workers after residence permit cancellation to just two weeks. Previously, workers had 30 days to...
18 Jun, 2026, 12.08 PM IST
First signs of LNG traffic return emerge at Strait of Hormuz with a relief for PakistanAn LNG tanker loaded in Qatar is approaching the Strait of Hormuz, signalling a possible revival in traffic after a temporary US-Iran peace...
18 Jun, 2026, 09.21 AM IST
Australia relaxes Gulf travel advice in boost for Middle Eastern airlinesAustralians can now travel to the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, Israel, and Kuwait. The government has eased travel warnings for these nations. This...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.08 PM IST
FIFA 2026: Hotel boom fails to kick off as overseas demand hit by migration rules, ticket prices, airfaresIndian-origin hoteliers in the US report subdued international interest for the football World Cup, citing stricter immigration policies, h...
17 Jun, 2026, 10.29 AM IST
Qatar plans to rapidly restart LNG production after Hormuz opensQatar plans to quickly ramp up liquefied natural gas production to nearly full capacity within two months of the Strait of Hormuz reopening...
16 Jun, 2026, 01.56 PM IST
Global air travel demand to slow to 2.1% in 2026, IATA saysGlobal air travel demand is set to grow in 2026, but at a slower rate. The Middle East faces a significant contraction due to ongoing confl...
13 Jun, 2026, 09.05 PM IST
India, Nepal launch cross-border remittance mechanism; links UPI, NPIIndia and Nepal have launched a new system for money transfers. This links India's UPI with Nepal's NPI. Citizens can now send money instan...
11 Jun, 2026, 05.48 PM IST