Month: March 2026

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declined to say how long the U.S. expects to take to complete its mission in Iran. Separately, officials said the death toll among U.S. service members had climbed to six.

Tens of thousands of Lebanese flee homes in eerily familiar scenes as Israeli strikes leave 52 people dead

Donald Trump has spoken to several media outlets since launching a war against Iran, but hasn’t been able to offer much clarity about its status.

President says he ordered attacks to thwart Tehran nuclear aims – and abruptly pivots to talk up White House ballroom

French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and Poland

Saudi Defence Ministry says fire broke out at the embassy, but the compound sustained only ‘minor’ damage.

Lebanese armed group says ban unjustified after Nawaf Salam says all Hezbollah activities are ‘illegal’.

The war over Iran engulfed more of the Middle East and beyond on Monday as strikes intensified, Iran-backed groups stepped up attacks and a sixth U.S. service member was killed in action.

State secretary frames strikes as necessary to protect US forces from retaliation; Chuck Schumer tells reporters ‘this is Trump’s war’ and ‘he has no strategy’

One of five U.S. service members to be listed as “seriously wounded” during major combat operations against Iran has died.

Airlines and some hotel stocks fell after the U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran and subsequent retaliation strikes.

The joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran have sparked global anger and urgent diplomacy as the conflict spreads across the region.

Oil and gas prices soared, stock markets slid and the dollar firmed on Monday as the widening Iran war shook financial markets across the globe.

Iran and allied armed groups are firing missiles at Israel, Arab states and U.S. military targets around the region. Meanwhile, Israel and the United States are pounding Iran.

Exhibitors and organisers were gamely showing off new AI-focused tech at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) trade fair in Barcelona Monday, although some were kept away by travel disruptions caused

US allies in Gulf states come under attack from Iranian missiles and drones as three US fighter jets mistakenly shot down by Kuwait

Days after the US and Israel first launched strikes against Iran, the conflict is widening by the hour, drawing in other countries across the region, sparking fears for the global economy and leaving thousands of travelers stranded.

State secretary frames strikes as necessary to protect US forces from retaliation; Chuck Schumer tells reporters ‘this is Trump’s war’ and ‘he has no strategy’

Pots clanged and oil sizzled inside the London kitchen of Syrian chef Imad Alarnab, as the former refugee who fled his country’s civil war recalled hosting King Charles III.

Bangladesh’s national football team face daunting odds at their first-ever Women’s Asian Cup, but have already scored a major victory by qualifying.

Donald Trump said they projected the mission to go on for four-five weeks at the beginning, but adds they have ‘capability to go far longer’

China on Monday issued its first reaction to the escalating US-Iran conflict, urging efforts to prevent the fighting from spreading further across the region. | World News

Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran as the war expanded.

Ayatollah Khamenei’s death following the joint U.S.-Israeli airstrikes has compelled country’s leadership to confront the task of selecting a new supreme leader.

American president says the attack on Tehran was so successful that the candidates identified to replace Khamenei were also killed, leaving succession wide open | World News

On Monday morning, news broke that an Iranian drone had struck the British Royal Air Force base in Akrotiri on the island of Cyprus.

Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently hitting the U.S. Embassy compound in Kuwait, while Israel and the United States pounded targets in Iran on Monday.

Many people in Lebanon are fleeing their homes after Hezbollah launched missiles into Israel early Monday from Lebanon in response to the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, and

Iranian drones hit Saudi Arabia’s Ras Tanura refinery on Monday morning, while Kuwait reported intercepted attacks on day three of Iran’s retaliatory strikes on countries in the region.

The U.S. Embassy in Bahrain has warned US citizens to “exercise caution and maintain vigilance” amid continued “drone and missile attacks from Iran.”

The Maga movement thinks Europeans are fundamentally unserious on foreign policy

Trump says the US is already ‘substantially ahead’ of its time projections after telling New York Post, ‘I don’t have the yips with respect to boots on the ground’

The crashes, which include a US F-15 fighter jet, comes as Iran has launched waves of missile and drone attacks in retaliation to the US-Israel strikes. | World News

US President Donald Trump said Monday that he took the decision to launch a war against Iran because it was the “last, best chance” to stop the country’s alleged nuclear bomb programme. His statement…

Hundreds more flights have been cancelled on Monday leaving tens of thousands of passengers stranded around the world.

The clarification was issued by the MEA’s official fact-check handle in response to a viral message circulating on X.

Dubai Parks and Resorts, Global Village have announced they will be closed on Monday, March 2, as a precautionary safety measure in line with official guidance

Sonal Chauhan, known for her role in Jannat, is stuck in Dubai as flights are disrupted by regional tensions. The actress appeals for help to return home safely amid the ongoing crisis.

Old videos and clips from other countries are being recycled to appear as Iranian strikes on the Gulf, in a wave of deception that paints an artificial map of panic amid escalating regional tensions.

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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi holds talks with Daniel Noboa, President of Ecuador

The Italian Defense Minister leaves Dubai returning to his country amidst the tense situation. Italian Defense Minister Guido Crosetto left the Emirate of Dubai heading to Italy aboard a military aircraft, due to the suspension of flights following the American-Israeli attacks on Iran. This decision comes at a time when relations between the United States and Israel are experiencing severe tension, affecting…

Leaders from around world condemn attacks

As our social media timelines fill with speculation and fear, familiar faces across the UAE are gently steering the conversation back to trust, calm and verified information.

Lindsay Lohan shares a heartfelt message from Dubai, urging fans and UAE residents to stay safe. Discover how the Hollywood star finds peace and privacy in her new home, away from the media spotlight.

Abu Dhabi and Dubai: Private Sector Continues Working Without Interruption – Al Borsa Newspaper

The Kerala state school board examinations scheduled to begin this week at various centres in the Gulf region have been indefinitely postponed. 
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Three American fighter jets were mistakenly downed by friendly Kuwaiti fire on Monday during an Iranian air assault, the US military said.
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The Lebanese government decided on the

Pentagon chief says the US is hitting Iran ‘certainly, overwhelmingly and unapologetically’