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Mar 14, 2026
Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 14: UAE Attorney-General Dr. Hamad Saif Al Shamsi has ordered the arrest of 10 defendants of various nationalities. The accused have been referred to urgent trial for publishing video clips on social media platforms containing misleading, fabricated content.
Qatari Defence Ministry announces interception of missile attack
IEA: Middle East crisis triggers biggest oil supply disruption
Mar 13, 2026
Georgia strengthens investment links with Gulf markets at 2026 International Real Estate Forum
Abdullah bin Zayed receives Cyprus Foreign Minister
Bahrain intercepts, destroys 114 missiles, 190 drones since start of Iranian attacks
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Six French soldiers injured in drone attack in Iraq's Kurdistan
Baghdad [Iraq], March 13: Six French soldiers were injured in a two-drone attack in Erbil in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq.
US Central Command reports loss of refuelling aircraft in western Iraq
Washington [US], March 13: The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced today, Thursday, the loss of a US refuelling aircraft in western Iraq during ongoing...
Death toll from southern Ethiopia floods rises to 64
Addis Ababa [Ethiopia], March 13: The death toll from floods and landslides in a densely populated mountainous area in southern Ethiopia has risen to 64.
Israeli attacks displace over 750K in Lebanon
Mar 12, 2026
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
Italy sends frigate with over 160 soldiers to protect Cyprus from Iranian attacks
UN Security Council holds emergency meeting on fighting in Lebanon
Muslim Council of Elders strongly condemns targeting of UAE Consulate General in Kurdistan Region of Iraq
Mar 11, 2026
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