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Iran war hits dream cruise: 200 stranded in Cambodia

Passengers paying up to $440,000 for cabins ordered off ship within hours

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The Villa Vie Odyssey departed Belfast in October 2024 on an ambitious continuous voyage around the world.

Indonesia demolishes luxury prison ‘villas’

Big-screen TVs, a pool, gym and golf simulator found in compound for selected prisoners

Journalists photograph a controversial luxury compound inside a penitentiary during an inspection by lawmakers to Cibinong Prison in Bogor, West Java, Indonesia, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.

Abu Dhabi hosts Asian police talks on community safety

Police officials from across Asia discuss trust, prevention, policing in the digital age

Community Policing in Asia: Innovative Local Approaches for Preventing Crime and
Building Safer Communities, organised by Philippines with the support of Japan, the Republic of Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and the UNODC Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Section

Dubai hospital: Most heart patients Indians; 31-50 yrs

World Heart Day: Aster Hospital Mankhool releases data as Cath Lab hits 10,000 procedures

World Heart Day 2026 theme is “Don't Miss a Beat,” focusing on hidden or overlooked cardiovascular disease symptoms

Bangkok floods send thousands into shelters

Panic-buying, school closures and late alerts deepen frustration over Bangkok deluge

People paddle a plastic boat along a flooded road in the Bang Kapi district of Bangkok on September 27, 2026.

UAE warns citizens after severe Bangkok flooding

Bangkok declares all 50 districts disaster zones after nearly 48 hours of heavy rain

The mission also urged travellers to register with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ Twajudi service.

Nearly 90,000 Emiratis visit Thailand in July, August

Estimated spending by UAE visitors reached about Dh851 million in July and August

July was the stronger of the two months, with Emirati visitors accounting for 33.24 per cent of the 140,026 tourists who arrived in Thailand from the Middle East during the month.

Bangkok flooding has 'stabilised': Governor

Heavy rain and flooding in Bangkok disrupts traffic and prompts evacuations

People walk next to cars submerged in flood waters after heavy rain in Bangkok on September 26, 2026.

Bangkok floods worsen as heavy rain prompts evacuations

Traffic grinds to a halt and shelters open as floodwaters swamp Bangkok

People wade through floodwaters in the Bang Bua district of Bangkok on September 26, 2026.

11-Year-Old Esports star makes Asian Games history

In the tournament which just keeps on giving this is one of the most incredible stories

Yuki Kurihara has already made history just by competing at the Asian Games

Bihar-born cricketer now making his mark for Japan

Anand has played 18 T20Is for Japan after making his debut in 2025

Bihar-born cricketer now making his mark for Japan

Why Dubai is becoming a gateway for ASEAN businesses

Business leaders say Dubai can connect Southeast Asian companies with UAE, wider markets

Ambassadors, business council representatives, and selected member companies gather for a session titled “Expanding From Southeast Asia Through Dubai,” held on September 8

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