by Jennifer George | October 2, 2024 | Cryptocurrencies, Currencies, News
Heightened tensions in the Middle East rattled cryptocurrency prices as Bitcoin slid to $60,000 levels on Tuesday night. The bullish cryptocurrency was last down nearly 4%, trading at $60,972.62, according to Coin Metrics. At approximately 4:45 p.m. Eastern Time,...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | October 2, 2024 | News
Lebanese expats in the UAE are desperately seeking ways to bring their families to safety amid tensions in the Middle East. Compounding their woes is the unavailability of flights, not to mention the prices of tickets that have skyrocketed. Few Flight Options...
by Priyanka Sharma | October 2, 2024 | News, politics
On October 1st, Iran fired around 180 missiles at Israel as alarms blared across the country and civilians scoured for shelter. Iran said the assault was in in response to Israel’s “aggressive acts”, including the killing of Hezbollah leader Hassan...
by Jennifer George | October 2, 2024 | News
Vice President Kamala Harris is clear-eyed as she condemned Iran’s October aerial attacks on Israel. In a public statement, Harris reiterated the US’ “unwavering commitment to the security of Israel.” The Democratic nominee echoed the Biden...
by Jennifer George | October 2, 2024 | News
In a public statement released on Tuesday, the UAE’s foreign ministry stressed the nation’s “unwavering position towards the unity of Lebanon, its national sovereignty, and its territorial integrity.” UAE leadership has demonstrated immediate...
by Vasu Jit Kalia | October 2, 2024 | News
Many UAE based airlines have cancelled and rerouted several flights as airspaces were shut in several parts of the Middle East amid rising regional tensions. Approximately 80 flights from around the world operated by airlines such as Emirates, British Airways,...