A projectile hit a cargo ship Wednesday in the Strait of Hormuz, setting the vessel ablaze after the United States targeted Iranian minelaying vessels that could target the narrow mouth of the Arabian Gulf. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations center, run by the British military, said the v»»»

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — The head of energy giant Saudi Aramco on Tuesday warned the Middle East war could have "catastrophic consequences" on oil markets, describing the crisis as unprecedented.CEO and President Amin H. Nasser said it was vital to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which normally carries »»»

Israel's military said Wednesday that it detected multiple salvoes of missiles heading towards the country from Iran and had activated air defences, as it pressed a "wave" of strikes against Iran and Lebanon. "A short while ago, the IDF identified missiles launched from Iran toward the territory of»»»

Dubai: Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Wednesday morning after a series of sharp moves earlier in the month. (Check latest UAE gold prices here, alongside prices in Saudi Arabia, Oman, Qatar, Bahrain, Kuwait, and India.) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The price of»»»

Two men were charged on Monday with terrorism offences after allegedly throwing a nail bomb near an anti-Islam protest in New York over the weekend. Both US citizens are in custody and told police they were aligned with the Islamic State (IS) group, according to charging documents.  Two men we»»»

Sex toys, body lotion and massage cushions were not the kind of delivery Aleksandr Suranovas usually handled. "What?" he messaged, when he was sent a photograph of the items he was being asked to post in four parcels from Lithuania to the UK and Poland. "It's what they need, and they're offering re»»»

Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, has offered condolences on the passing of national duty hero Captain PilotSaeed Rashid Al Balushi, martyred following a helicopter crash caused by a technical malfunction while performing his duty in the UAE. Sheikh Hazza bi»»»

Why this war of Donald Trump's choosing? As the death and destruction widen in Iran and around the region, as oil and gas markets take fright, the US president’s reasons for launching what his administration dubs Operation Epic Fury continue to vary as do the stated scale and duration. What’s consi»»»

Israel activated air defences on Wednesday after detecting multiple missile salvoes from Iran, while Iranian Revolutionary Guards targeted Israeli and US military sites across the Middle East. Civilians near Tel Aviv reported injuries, highlighting rising tensions and the widening scope of the regi»»»

Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday in a widespread corruption case which critics say is a politically motivated bid to eliminate his chances of challenging President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.  Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu went on trial on Monday with more than 400 othe»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R) oversaw the test-fire of strategic cruise missiles from the naval destroyer Choe Hyon, state-run media reported Wednesday. In the photo, Kim watches the launch via video feed with his daughter Kim Ju Ae. Photo by KCNA/EPA SEOUL, March 11 (UPI) -- North Korean lea»»»

South Korea's defense posture against North Korea will not be hindered by the shift of U.S. military assets to the Middle East, a senior presidential official said Wednesday. In this photo, taken Tuesday, air defense launchers are seen being dismantled at a U.S. THAAD base in Seongju. Photo by Yonh»»»

Israeli strikes targeted an apartment building in central Beirut on Wednesday, Lebanese state media said, marking the second strike in the city in recent days. Israeli media said the strike targeted an office used by the Jamaa Islamiya group that has ties with Hezbollah. They said four people were »»»

Dubai: President Donald Trump has announced plans for the first new oil refinery to be built in the US in half a century, with financial backing from Reliance Industries, in a move that could reshape domestic fuel processing capacity amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. Sign up for »»»

On Europe’s eastern flank, the Baltic states – Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania – fear they could become Vladimir Putin’s next target. After several drone incursions from Russia, the three countries are stepping up their defence strategies on the ground and in the air. This report from our collea»»»

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Tuesday that a "key" military factory in Russia's western city of Bryansk had been targetted and hit in a missile strike. Russia earlier accused Kyiv of a "terrorist" attack in Bryansk that it said killed six civilians and wounded at least 37 peop»»»

Saudi Arabia said Wednesday it had intercepted a wave of seven drones and seven missiles heading towards a strategic oil field, as Iran renewed fire on its Gulf neighbours and their energy infrastructure. "Two drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field were intercepted and destroyed," the defence»»»

The Ministry of Interior (MOI) has issued urgent safety guidance on the dangers of handling shrapnel after accidents or explosions. In a statement, the MOI explained the need to stay away from shrapnel and avoid touching it. The ministry noted that shrapnel is often irregular and sharp, which can c»»»

As the Iran war continues to disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East, Paris hosted a summit aiming to boost the use of civilian nuclear energy.  Announcing a plan to provide a €200 million guarantee for innovative nuclear technologies, European Commission President Usrula von der Leyen said »»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

Emirates, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, and flydubai resumed limited flight operations to and from the UAE on March 10. The announcement follows a temporary shutdown of Dubai International Airport (DXB) after Iranian dr»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

Markets were on a wild ride on March 9 with oil prices spiking to a high of $120 after US President Donald Trump said he would wipe Iran off the map if the Straits of Hormuz were not reopened, only to fall to $85 by the end of the day after the US president suggested the war was “pretty much over.”»»»

At least one person has been killed in a suspected Iranian drone strike on a residential building in Manama, Bahrain's capital, the government announced. The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force described the atta»»»

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

A US Patriot air defence system has been deployed in Turkey’s Eastern Anatolian province of Malatya, the country’s defence ministry said on March 10. The announcement comes in the wake of two Iran war incidents in which missiles apparently heading for targets on Turkish territory were sho»»»

Azerbaijan’s State Security Service (SSS) said in a press release that it had prevented a series of terrorist and sabotage plots allegedly organised by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targeting infrastructure and Jewish sites in the country, while critics and social media users have questi»»»

Armenia is navigating one of its most consequential geopolitical transitions since independence in 1991, as it seeks to recalibrate security ties away from Moscow while courting Western support, says a report published by the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute.  »»»

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The Air India group, including Air India Express, has announced a phased increase in fuel surcharges on domestic and international flights, starting March 12, 2026, due to rising jet fuel prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading t»»»

Arms imports by European countries more than tripled over the past five years, making the region the world’s largest recipient of major weapons as global transfers rose sharply, according to new data released on March 9 by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). »»»

Iran dumped reliance on the US GPS satellite network to guide drones and missiles and switched to China’s BeiDou satellite navigation system that is complicating Israel’s air defence operations. Since the 12-day war with I»»»

Saudi Arabia's defence ministry said on Wednesday that it intercepted seven drones heading towards an oil field in the southeast of the country. "Two drones heading towards the Shaybah oil field were intercepted and destroyed," the ministry said in a post on X. Another five drones were intercepted »»»

Qatar Airways has announced it will operate 29 flights to and from Doha on Thursday, following temporary authorisation from the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority. “Temporary operating corridors allow select flights in the coming days to support passengers affected by regional disruptions,” the airline»»»

Mandatory payments for employees in Kyrgyzstan’s garment industry have been reduced, Deputy Chairman of the State Tax Service Kubanychbek Ysabekov said on the air of Birinchi Radio. According to him, the main tax burden for garment workshops had previously been linked not to the unified tax rate bu»»»

Amid ongoing regional developments, UAE airlines are operating limited flights. Passengers should travel only with confirmed bookings and check the latest updates before heading to the airport. The safety of passengers and crew remains the highest priority. Airline update: Limited flights and cance»»»

Dubai: Australia has granted asylum to a total of seven members of Iran’s women’s national football team who were competing in the AFC Women’s Asian Cup, after they were labelled “traitors” in their home country. This develops as two more members of the Iranian women’s soccer team were granted asyl»»»