For many overseas Iranians, the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marked the end of decades of oppression. The confirmation by state-owned Iranian TV about the "decapitation", sparked scenes of jubilation in major cities like New York, San Francisco, LA and London.

Look: Iranian diaspora celebrate on the streets

Crowds dance to traditional music, wave flags in symbolic gestures of support

Iran's approach becoming 'more reckless': British PM

‘Iran can end this now, refrain from further strikes': Starmer

Two fully armed Royal Air Force Tornado bombers.

UK responds to suspected drone strike at Cyprus base

Royal Air Force Base Akrotiri hit by suspected drone strike, no casualties

A handout picture released by the British Ministry of Defence (MOD) shows Royal Air Force Typhoon FGR4 taking off from RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. File photo taken on January 22, 2024.

EU approves stronger Wegovy weight-loss dose. UAE next?

Higher Wegovy dose clears EU approval while UAE review timeline remains uncertain

The European Commission granted final approval for a 7.2 mg once-weekly dose of semaglutide therapy following a positive scientific opinion from the European Medicines Agency.

World leaders respond to Iran escalation

UN, EU, UK, Russia and China urge restraint as Tehran vows retaliation

Ruins remain in the aftermath of an Israeli-US strike in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026.

UK Labour loses parliament seat to left-wing Greens

Result shows how centre-left party is being squeezed by both ends of political spectrum

Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer (L) stands alongside Labour party candidate Angeliki Stogia as she is announced as the winner of the Gorton and Denton Parliamentary by-election, at Manchester Central Convention Complex in Manchester, northern England on February 27, 2026.

Iran FM says 'good progress' after Geneva talks ended

Negotiators see progress in Iran-US sanctions discussions

Abbas Araghchi, Iran's Foreign Minister, told state TV after the talks in Geneva ended: "We made very good progress and entered into the elements of an agreement very seriously, both in the nuclear field and in the sanctions field."

Davos forum CEO resigns after Epstein links revealed

WEF conducted independent review of Brende’s interactions with Epstein

“After careful consideration, I have decided to step down as President and CEO of the World Economic Forum,” the former Norwegian foreign minister said in a statement.

Air Arabia adds daily flights on new Europe route

New daily service expands budget travel options from Sharjah this summer

Air Arabia said that the maximum discount per passenger, per flight direction, varies by route and fare type.

UAE travellers to see longer multi-entry Schengen visas

European Commission signals easier, longer visas and digital borders for trusted visitors

Why UAE travellers can get longer multiple-entry Schengen visas soon

Travel just got hard for British dual nationals in UAE

Airlines told to block UK citizens without British passports as ETA checks begin

New UK rules kick in, complicating travel for British dual nationals in UAE

Passport of Zaldy Co: Manila faces dilemma

Zaldy Co reportedly travelled to Sweden using a Portuguese passport

Elizaldy "Zaldy" Co, the former Ako Bicol party-list congressman, vanished after he left the Philippines in August 2025 for the US, citing medical treatment. US records show he departed New York on September 13, with unconfirmed sightings in several countries, including Spain and Portugal.

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