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Mar 13, 2026
Paris [France], March 13: Oil markets are now facing the "largest supply disruption in history" as the war in Iran continues to block tankers from producing and shipping millions of barrels of crude each day, the world energy watchdog has warned.
Georgia strengthens investment links with Gulf markets at 2026 International Real Estate Forum
Bahrain intercepts, destroys 114 missiles, 190 drones since start of Iranian attacks
Six French soldiers injured in drone attack in Iraq's Kurdistan
US Central Command reports loss of refuelling aircraft in western Iraq
Death toll from southern Ethiopia floods rises to 64
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Israeli attacks displace over 750K in Lebanon
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New York [US], March 12: Lebanon faces "a moment of grave peril" as Israel continues to launch deadly attacks across the country, forcibly displacing hundreds...
Hormuz fears rise as ships hit
Tehran [Iran], March 12: Several ships have been hit by projectiles in and near the Strait of Hormuz as Iran vowed to block oil shipments...
Iran hospitals badly affected
Tehran [Iran], March 12: Iranian authorities say a number of hospitals have been temporarily put out of service and thousands of civilians affected by the...
Iranian police chief warns protesters: 'Fingers on trigger'
Tehran [Iran], March 12: Iran's police chief on Tuesday warned citizens against protesting for regime change after Israel called on Iranians to rise up against...
US military confirms use of 'AI tools' in war against Iran
Washington [US], March 12: The United States military has confirmed using a "variety" of artificial intelligence (AI) tools in the war with Iran amid growing...
Democrats say White House offers no clarity on Iran war goals after 11 days
Washington [US], March 12: Several Democrats in the United States emerged from a classified briefing about the war on Iran, saying they still have little...
3 arrested after blast at US embassy in Oslo
Washington [US], March 12: Norwegian police have arrested three suspects following an explosion at the US embassy in Oslo.
Spain recalls ambassador to Israel as diplomatic rift widens over Iran attacks
Madrid [Spain], March 12: Spain has recalled its ambassador to Israel, Ana Salomon, according to an entry in the official gazette from Wednesday, as relations...
Italy sends frigate with over 160 soldiers to protect Cyprus from Iranian attacks
Rome [Italy], March 12: Italy has sent a frigate carrying more than 160 armed forces personnel to waters off Cyprus to help protect the eastern...
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on fighting in Lebanon
New York [US], March 12: The United Nations Security Council was scheduled to hold an emergency meeting on Wednesday on the fighting in Lebanon as war roils the Middle East.
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns targeting of UAE Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
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Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with several officials, foreign ministers to discuss regional developments
Abdullah bin Zayed offers condolences on passing of national duty martyr Saeed Rashid Al Balushi
Saudi Ministry of Defense intercepts six ballistic missiles launched toward Prince Sultan Air Base
Large parts of Dresden to be evacuated after 250kg WW2 bomb found
Bahrain offers condolences to UAE over martyrdom of two armed forces members
Mar 10, 2026
Saudi Arabia offers condolences to UAE, Kuwait over martyrdom of several armed forces, security personnel
Kuwait offers condolences to UAE over martyrdom of two armed forces members
NMA Chairman: Media battle no less important than battle of arms
Bahrain intercepts 102 missiles, destroys 173 drones since start of Iranian attacks
