Month: March 2026

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps declared complete control of the Strait of Hormuz as new attacks on commercial vessels near the strategic waterway intensify fears of disruption to global oil supply.

US President Donald Trump sat alongside his German counterpart Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office on Tuesday and unleashed a broadside against some of his European allies.

The Raja Ampat islands in Indonesia’s Southwest Papua province are a marine biodiversity hotspot and a divers’ paradise.

The war will have incalculable implications for Europe – and yet, the chancellor has held back from publicly challenging an increasingly erratic Donald Trump

Washington could attempt to justify the imposition of economic sanctions on Madrid on security grounds.

Analysis shows average levels are 30cm higher than thought, and up to 150cm in south-east Asia and Indo-Pacific

The prime minister’s cautious stance about helping the US against the Tehran regime mirrors that of the electorate

A blackout has left millions of people without power in Havana and the rest of western Cuba in the latest outage on an island struggling with dwindling oil reserves and a crumbling electric grid.

(CNN) — From the start of his war with Iran, President Donald Trump took care to acknowledge the ugly headlines that could result. It would be a much more significant

Dozens of assets belonging to the regime’s ballistic missile array were dismantled in the strikes, including missile launchers and defense systems.

Spain’s socialist president is locked in a war of words with Washington, which has threatened to cut trade ties.

Discover the truth behind the viral video of a Filipina during a blast, falsely claimed to be in Dubai. Learn how this old footage from Lebanon is unrelated to current Middle East tensions.

India aims for a historic home win against England in the T20 World Cup semi-final, with the pressure on to deliver a special performance amid fierce fan support in Mumbai

Discover the new law in Ajman regulating lost and abandoned property. Learn about the responsibilities of Ajman Police, the rights of finders and owners, and the procedures for handling such items. Stay informed on how this legislation impacts the community.

The UAE’s Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship waives overstay fines for travelers affected by airspace closure, reflecting a humanitarian approach to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about the exemptions and how they support visitors and residents.

Passengers aboard a major cruise liner currently trapped in Dubai have recounted the moment they were told they needed to ‘seek immediate shelter in the closest secure building’

A Capital Region world traveler’s trip to Dubai took a dramatic turn when Iranian counterattacks began.

Ankara says weapon may have been aimed at base in Greek Cyprus but veered off course

Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez defiantly posted

“Beach is very much a vibe and everyone is just living their best life so all is well,” she wrote.

The “Mean Girls” star has been in the United Arab Emirates since 2014.

ILULISSAT, Greenland (AP) — Fisherman Helgi Áargil no longer knows what to expect on Greenland’s fjords, where he spends up to five days at a time on his boat with

Sri Lanka’s navy says at least 87 bodies recovered after the frigate sank, with 32 sailors rescued.

Defence Ministry says missile destroyed as it approached Turkish airspace after crossing Iraq and Syria.

President Trump offers new reasoning for the U.S. attack on Iran. And, results from the first midterm primary of 2026 are in, providing an outlook for the matchups for key Senate seats.

Such a plan could further destabilise Iran rather than promote peace in the country, experts say.

World Cup ticket prices soar amid record demand, with resale costs skyrocketing. Fifa faces criticism but offers limited cheaper options. Fans brace for high costs and dynamic pricing.

Incident would mark the first time a submersible has sunk a naval vessel in decades

The Department of Economy and Tourism confirms that hotels will facilitate extending stays under current booking conditions to prioritize visitors’ comfort

“We have contacted the U.S. government for assistance,” Shekinah Lee, a 26-year-old fashion model from Chicago, told Newsweek.

President continues to receive messages of support from global leaders over regional crisis

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Payments will be made ahead of Eid Al Fitr

See the latest developments, including US military strikes on Iranian targets and the UAE’s defensive measures

Learners and staff will begin two-week holiday on Monday, March 9

Susan Moss says daughter Sophie has seen missiles overhead and “can’t wait” for her to return home.

Many Brits have been left stranded in Dubai after Israel and the US’ attacks on Iran. Here’s all the latest guidance from airlines

Explosions are sounding in Iran’s capital city as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters a fifth day. Iranian state television reported explosions in Tehran at dawn Wednesday. In

Israel’s bombardment of Lebanon has killed 72 people since Monday and driven some 83,000 more from their homes, Lebanese authorities said Wednesday. UN peacekeepers said earlier that Israeli troops had…

Follow the latest news after the U.S. and Israel launched a massive attack on Iran that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

President Donald Trump said Iran’s air force and navy have been “knocked out” and that new strikes targeted Iranian leadership. Follow for live updates.

The UAE is reportedly mulling an action to stop Iran’s drones. An Emirati official was quoted as saying that the country’s “retains its right to self-defence”. | World News

Iranian retaliatory strikes continue with drone and missile attacks as the conflict spreads through Gulf nations.

With missile and drone attacks reaching UAE’s Dubai, concerns have grown over global conflicts not leaving many places around the world unaffected. | World News

Israel defence minister Israel Katz threatened on Wednesday to assassinate any Iranian leader picked to succeed slain Supreme Leader Khamenei. | World News

Strikes have hit nuclear-related facilities in Tehran, while Iran has launched hundreds of missiles and drones.

Israel’s defence minister says next leader ‘target for assassination’ as Iran postpones commemorations for Khamenei.

France said Wednesday it is planning a meeting of G7 finance ministers on the Middle East crisis for early next week, as the war fuels fears for the global economy.

Rapidly escalating war enters fifth day and spreads as far as Indian Ocean with sinking of Iranian vessel off Sri Lanka

Hezbollah says it carries out an attack on an Israeli military base near the northern city of Safed.