UAE intercepts 9 ballistic missiles, 6 cruise missiles and 148 drones

The UAE Ministry of Defence said on Monday that the country’s air defence systems had successfully intercepted and destroyed nine ballistic missiles, six cruise missiles and 148 drones during attacks launched by Iran. In a detailed update, the ministry said that since the beginning of the assault, a total of 174 ballistic missiles had been […]

KAROLINE LEAVITT’S LIP FILLER CHANGED HER ENTIRE LOOK

A little filler can be transformative, which nobody knows better than Karoline Leavitt. The White House press secretary is almost unrecognizable in throwback pics, and while she’s certainly also made massive improvements to her eyebrow game over the years, there’s no question that having her lips done has played a major role in her transformation. […]

Jim Carrey Reflects on French Roots at Rare César Honor Appearance

The Truman Show star Jim Carrey made a rare public appearance at the 51st César Awards in Paris on Thursday evening to receive an Honorary César Award. The actor, who stepped back from the limelight of late, teared up as director Michel Gondry recalled their collaboration on Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, and looked touched when actor Emmanuel Curtil, who […]

Emirates extends suspension of Dubai flights amid airspace closures

Emirates has temporarily suspended all flights to and from Dubai until 15:00 UAE time on Tuesday, March 3, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said the situation is dynamic and continuously monitored, urging passengers to check emirates.com Options for affected passengers Rebook flights: Passengers can rebook to the same destination on or before 20 […]

Annoyances cost Americans $165 billion every year

Sorting through scam messages. Waiting on hold with your insurance provider. Annoyances like these drain our time and even our bank accounts. In a new report published by Groundwork Collaborative, economists took a stab at calculating just how much consumers pay in time, fees, and irritation to navigate the economy. “So I think it’s just […]

Saudi Arabia affirms full solidarity with UAE after Iranian attacks

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received a phone call today from Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia. During the call, the two leaders discussed developments in the region and the blatant Iranian attacks that targeted the territory of the UAE […]

UAE gold prices jump more than Dh10

Gold prices in the UAE surged on Monday morning, extending their recent rally and reflecting a sharp global shift toward safe-haven assets following escalating conflict in the Middle East. The 24-karat rate climbed to Dh646.45 per gram at 8.43 am on March 2, up from Dh636 a day earlier, while the 22-karat variety rose to Dh592.58 […]

Dollar marks first monthly gain since October 

The US dollar is on track to record its first monthly gain since October, buoyed by shifting global economic expectations and resilient domestic data. The US Dollar Index (DXY), which measures the greenback against a basket of major currencies, stabilised near 97.74 on Friday. This performance was bolstered by a strong chicago pmi reading of […]

Why 2026 could set a new high score for the video game industry

Gaming’s not just for kids anymore. The majority of Baby Boomers play video games every week, too, and Candy Crushing grandparents also contribute to the $60 billion-plus industry. We’re on track to spend more on video games this year in the United States than ever before. 2025 was the video game industry’s second-biggest year on […]

Why Markets Don’t Always React to Big News: A Baking Analogy

“It was already baked into the market reaction.” It’s something we at Marketplace, and other business news journalists, say when big news happens and the markets don’t seem to care. But why not? “I would say that the analogy to baking, when we talk about ‘baked in’ is pretty appropriate,” said Sasha Indarte, a professor […]