Sunday, March 08
Kuwait Airways is expanding its international network with 11 new summer 2026 destinations, including European and Mediterranean cities. This strategic move aims to diversify offerings and cater to rising travel demand. Additionally, a limited-time 15% discount on economy class flights is available for bookings made between January 22 and February 15, 2026.
Escalating US-Iran tensions have triggered a wave of flight cancellations across the Middle East, impacting major airlines like Air France and Lufthansa. Carriers are suspending or scaling back services to Israel and Gulf hubs due to security concerns.
Ukraine condemned a massive Russian missile and drone assault as negotiators from Russia, Ukraine, and the US met in Abu Dhabi for peace talks. President Zelensky reported over 370 drones and 21 missiles struck Ukraine overnight, coinciding with the US-backed peace initiative's discussions. The conflict's continuation casts doubt on diplomatic momentum.
US President Trump reacted positively to Russian President Putin's offer to contribute $1 billion to his proposed "Board of Peace," suggesting he would accept if the funds were Putin's own. Putin indicated frozen Russian assets could be used for this, and later to rebuild Ukraine. Trump signed the charter for the body, which aims to oversee peace efforts globally.
A massive winter storm is poised to batter over half the US, bringing snow, ice, and extreme cold to more than 160 million. States are declaring emergencies as travel faces severe disruption, with thousands of flights already cancelled. Residents are urged to prepare for potential power outages and dangerously low temperatures following the storm's passage.
