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Mar 19, 2026
Tokyo [Japan], March 19: Japan has not changed its position on how it determines an existential threat, its top government said on Friday, rejecting an assessment by U.S. intelligence agencies of a "significant shift" in its stance on Taiwan.
Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino
Iran announces arrests, says US, Israel suffering 'defeats'
Iran intelligence chief Khatib killed
Iran says situation under control after strikes on gas facilities
King Charles welcomes Nigeria's president on historic state visit
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Europe should no longer sell itself short to the US: Merz
Berlin [Germany], March 19: German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called on the European Union to use all available means to assert itself to counter US...
Attacks hit military aircraft factories in Russia; Lithuania bans entry of Russians
Kiev [Ukraine], March 19: The Ukrainian military has hit two aircraft factories in Russia with airstrikes, the General Staff in Kiev announced on Wednesday.
Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war: US intel chief Gabbard
Washington [US], March 19: Tulsi Gabbard, the director of the US National Intelligence, said that the United States intelligence community had assessed that Iran was...
Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with foreign ministers, officials to discuss regional developments
Mar 18, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 18: H.H. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, held calls with a number...
UAE leaders condole with President of Georgia over passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 18: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Mikheil Kavelashvili, President of...
In phone call with King of Bahrain, US President emphasises his country's full support towards GCC states, condemns Iranian attacks
Manama [Bahrain], March 18: His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa of Bahrain received a phone call from Donald Trump, President of the United...
Washington targets Iran's fortified missile sites near Hormuz
Washington [US], March 18: The US Central Command (CENTCOM) announced late on Tuesday carrying out strikes at fortified missile sites on the Iranian coast near...
Jordan strongly condemns Iranian attack on UAE killing civilian in Al Bahya
Mar 17, 2026
Amman [Jordan], March 17: Jordan today strongly condemned the Iranian attack that resulted in a missile striking a civilian vehicle in the Al Bahya area,...
13 Iranian ballistic missiles, drones destroyed in Qatar
Doha [Qatar], March 17: Qatar's Ministry of Defence announced today that the State of Qatar was targeted by 14 Iranian ballistic missiles and several drones.
UAE President receives Envoy of President of Republic of Korea
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 17: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received His Excellency Kang Hoon-sik, Special Envoy of the President of the Republic of Korea.
Kuwait Interior Ministry arrests Hezbollah-affiliated terrorist cell planning to threaten national security
UAE announces temporary, partial closure of its airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure
UAE air defences responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran
GCC strongly condemns continued heinous Iranian attacks on UAE, other GCC states
GCAA: Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE Airspace
Fire breaks out at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone by drone attack, no injuries reported
Bahrain condemns continued Iranian attacks on UAE
Switzerland blocks US military flights over country citing neutrality
Mar 16, 2026
'Cease the fire!' Pope Leo calls for end to US-Israeli war with Iran
Bahrain says it intercepted 125 missiles and 203 drones
