Month: March 2026

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one day

China News: Explore the complex relationship between China and Iran, examining why Beijing is unlikely to provide substantial military support in the face of escalating tensions with the US and Israel. Discover how trade dynamics and regional balancing shape China’s cautious approach to Iran.

The US and Israel worked together for weeks to plan the strike that killed Iran’s leader

“Deadliest Catch” star Todd Meadows died last week in an incident at sea. He was 25 years old.

Donald Trump said that Reza Pahlavi looks like a very nice person. Reza is the son of the last Shah of Iran. | World News

US-Israeli strikes in Iran, and Tehran’s retaliation, are set to trigger a surge in US gas prices with a potential knock-on inflationary hit that could pile pressure on President Donald

No injuries have been reported in the strike and fire, Dubai’s media office said on Tuesday

Macron joins Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez in calling the legality of the strikes into question.

The development comes after an Iranian-made drone crashed into the UK’s military base in Cyprus.

The Pentagon has identified four of the six US service members who were killed in an Iranian drone strike on Sunday.

Analysts say the joint US-Israeli strikes against Iran appear to breach the UN Charter’s prohibition on aggression.

The Socialist prime minister has slammed the conflict as unjustified and illegal, and now his criticism has sparked the threat of a trade war from the U.S. president.

Donald Trump also criticised Keir Starmer’s decision to cede sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago, home to the US-UK air base of Diego Garcia. | World News

Smoke rises up behind Azadi, or freedom tower, following a U.S.-Israeli military strike in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026. ((Davoud Ghahrdar/ISNA via AP)

Thousands are stranded as major Gulf hubs, including Dubai, remain closed or severely restricted for a fourth day.

The U.K. also is considering sending one of its own air-defense warships to the region, The Times of London reported.

Discover the truth behind the loud sounds in Ras Al Khaimah as police confirm successful air defence interceptions. Stay informed with official updates and ensure your safety by relying on verified sources.

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Discover how Dubai International Financial Centre is ensuring business continuity as community members return to office. Stay informed with the latest updates and protocols for a seamless transition.

The National’s security editor answers your questions on the war

MSC Euribia will not be completing her season in the Middle East as violence makes the remaining three cruises unsafe.

The US embassy in Dubai was hit by Iran amid escalating tensions after Israel and US strikes killed Ayatollah Khamenei.  | World News

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The Big Ticket Abu Dhabi draw has been postponed to tomorrow at 7.30pm due to regional tensions. Stay tuned for updates and thank you for your patience and trust.

Dubai International Airport clarified that the concerned videos are “fabricated and digitally altered” and do not reflect the current situation at the airport. The content is false and does not reflect the current situation.

The U.S. and Israel have offered different reasons for the latest war in Iran, which has widened as Iran and allied armed groups retaliate across the region.

Energy prices surged on Tuesday, sending stocks tumbling and the dollar rising as investors worried about inflation and the inability of central banks to help with interest rate cuts.

The U.S. has evacuated diplomats in the Middle East and closed several embassies as war in Iran intensifies. And, what to expect from the Senate races in the North Carolina and Texas primary elections.

China calls it unacceptable to ‘kill leader of sovereign state’, while South Africa questions ‘pre-emptive’ justification

Four days into a war that President Donald Trump suggested would last several weeks but perhaps longer, hundreds of people have been killed, the vast majority in Iran.

Both Greece and France have agreed to send frigates to Cyprus after a UK air base was targeted by Iranian-made drones on Monday. France will also send additional land-based, anti-drone and anti-missile systems to the country.

Russia, one of Iran’s few allies, could profit from the war as it navigates diplomatic relations with Iran and Israel.

The conflict escalated further on its fourth day, with Israel sending new ground troops into Lebanon and explosions ringing out in Iran’s capital.

Iran expanded its targets Tuesday, striking the U.S. Embassy in Saudi Arabia as Washington began to pull many staff out of the Middle East.

Israel decided days after Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack to target Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, while detailed planning came later, USA TODAY learned.

Gulf countries have accused Iran of targeting civilian infrastructure such as hotels as tensions escalate in the region.

A worldwide sell-off for stocks is slamming onto Wall Street, and oil prices are leaping higher as worries rise that the war with Iran is widening and may do more

The CIA shared location intel with Israel that moved the timing of the strikes forward according to US media reports.

Iranian drones hit US embassy in Riyadh as Israel bombs Tehran and sends troops into southern Lebanon

Decision applies to all public and private schools and universities across the Emirates

The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) expects Wednesday to be partly cloudy to occasionally cloudy with a chance of scattered rain, a noticeable drop in…

It is expected that light to moderate winds will blow over the sea, causing dust and sand to be stirred up, reducing horizontal visibility.

Dr.Anwar Bin Mohammed Gargash, Diplomatic Advisor to the UAE President, said,

The UAE Ministry of Defence (MoD) announced that UAE air defence systems intercepted 11 ballistic missiles and 123 drones on Tuesday, while one missile landed…

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Ports Security (ICP) has affirmed the readiness of its teams and systems to address crises and…

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Demand for charter flights skyrocketed, with some paying $232K as major airports in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha were closed amid the Iran war.

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Kate Ferdinand is said to be “desperate” to leave Dubai and head back to the UK amid the conflict that has kicked off in the Emirates city over the last few days