West Asia War LIVE Updates: Dubai Airport suspends flight operations after drone hit

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Republicans resist calls for Iran war hearings, creating a new standoff with Democrats

The United States` war with Iran is entering its third week, but Congress has yet to publicly test the Trump administration`s case for the conflict. Republicans in Congress have so far side-stepped public debate over the war, even as Senate Democrats reach for every tool at their disposal to demand hearings with Trump administration officials. Increasingly frustrated, Democrats are threatening this week to force a series of votes on the war, hoping that the effort to gum up the Senate`s voting schedule will prod Republicans to action: AP

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Emirates flight returns to Thiruvananthapuram after security incident in Dubai

An Emirates flight bound for Dubai from Thiruvananthapuram returned to the airport here on Monday following a security incident reported at the destination airport, an official said. The Emirates flight returned midway after Dubai International Airport closed and landed at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport, a spokesperson of the airport said: PTI

West Asia War LIVE Updates: Dubai Airport suspends flight operations after drone hit

Dubai Airport on Monday announced to temporarily suspend all flights as a precautionary safety measure, after a drone struck a fuel tank in the area. “Flights at DXB (Dubai International Airport) are temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to ensure the safety of all passengers and staff. Please contact your airlines for the latest flight updates. Further updates will be shared as they become available,” Dubai Airport said in a post on X. The Dubai Civil Aviation Authority said travellers are advised to contact their respective airlines for the latest updates regarding their flights. “Further updates will be announced through official channels as soon as they become available," the Dubai Media Office wrote on X: IANS

West Asia War LIVE Updates: French President Macron urges Iran to halt strikes after call with Iranian President Pezeshkian

French President Emmanuel Macron said he urged Iran to end attacks across the Middle East and called for restoring freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian. In a post on X following the call, Macron said, "I have just spoken with Iranian President Massoud Pezeshkian": ANI