Emirates Airline Profit Falls 66% as Iran War Disrupts Flights and Raises Fuel Costs
DUBAI, Nov 5 – Emirates airline recorded a 66% drop in net profit for the first half of its 2026-27 financial year as the conflict involving Iran disrupted flights and pushed fuel costs higher. The Dubai-based airline reported a net profit of 3.3 billion dirhams (US$903 million) for the six months ending Sept 30. This […]
Democrats Take Control of US Congress as Trump Accepts Election Defeat
WASHINGTON, Nov 4 – Democrats have secured control of both chambers of the United States Congress after a major victory in the 2026 midterm elections, delivering a significant political setback to President Donald Trump. The results mark the first time during Trump’s presidency that Democrats will control both the Senate and the House of Representatives. […]