The funding was agreed last December, but it has been held up in a row over Russian oil supplies to Hungary.

One of the pilots has been fined thousands of dollars by the military to cover repair costs.

Taiwan has accused Beijing of putting pressure on African countries to close their airspace to Lai's plane.

Earlier this week, an explosion at a firecracker factory in neighbouring state Tamil Nadu left at least 25 dead.

The Conflict Insights Group (CIG) says its research also shows the extent of UAE involvement.

The gunman visited the archaeological site repeatedly and appeared to act alone.

The country is home to some 4.2 million domestic workers - of which almost 90% are women.