Kurdish fighters mass on Iraq-Iran border as CIA works to arm opposition groups
Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»
Kurdish fighters mass on Iraq-Iran border as CIA works to arm opposition groups
Iranian Kurdish dissident groups based in northern Iraq are preparing for a cross-border military operation into western Iran, with the United States asking Iraqi Kurdish leaders to facilitate the movement of fighters and weapons, Kurdish officials told the western media on March 4. »»»
Mojtaba Khamenei front-runner for supreme leader
Iran's 88-member Assembly of Experts met in an undisclosed location on March 4 to deliberate over the selection of a new supreme leader, with the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's son Mojtaba emerging as the clear front-runner despite concerns that naming him could make him a target for the US and Isra»»»
Will it rain today? NCM expects cloudy skies and rainfall across parts of the UAE
Dubai: The UAE is expected to experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions on Thursday, with a chance of rainfall in some coastal, northern and eastern areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). In its daily weather bulletin, the NCM said temperatures will decrease slightly, wit»»»
'Notion that the Iranian Kurds could trust anything the Americans said would be pretty reckless'
Iranian Kurdish militias have reportedly been consulting with the US in recent days about whether, and how, to attack Iranian security forces. A coalition of groups based on the Iran-Iraq border in the semi-autonomous region of Iraqi Kurdistan has been training to mount such an attack in hopes of »»»
Canada PM Carney says can't rule out military participation in Iran war
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday that he couldn't rule out his country's military participation in the escalating war in the Middle East. Carney's visit to Australia this week has been overshadowed by expanding war in the Middle East, sparked by a massive US-Israeli strike on Iran »»»
Qatar evacuates residents near US Embassy in Doha
Dubai: Qatar’s authorities have begun evacuating residents living near the US Embassy in Doha as a temporary precautionary measure, according to the Qatar Ministry of Interior. The ministry said in a social media statement early on Thursday that the evacuation is being carried out by the relevant a»»»
Amid tanker squeeze in Hormuz, oil prices spike as Iran–US war chokes global supply, markets on edge
Amid the ongoing Strait of Hormuz tanker squeeze, oil prices continue to inch higher as global crude markets are currently buffeted by a full-scale geopolitical conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. As news of the US sinking of an Iranian warship emerged, tankers remain stranded f»»»
US Treasury chief says 15% global tariff likely implemented this week
WASHINGTON, United States — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that Donald Trump's 15-per cent global tariff is likely to be rolled out this week, as the president moves to rebuild his trade agenda after a major legal setback.The Supreme Court last month struck down Trump's country-»»»
UAE condemns Iran missile launch targeting Turkey
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has strongly condemned the attempted targeting of the Republic of Turkey with an Iranian ballistic missile. The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (Nato) air defense systems successfully destroyed the missile before it reached Turkish territory. Serious escalatio»»»
Venezuela and US to work together on mining developments, Rodríguez says
Venezuela's interim president Delcy Rodríguez and US interior minister Doug Burgum have said the two countries will be working together to develop mining in the country. Burgum, who leads President Donald Trump's National Energy Dominance Council, met Rodríguez at the presidential palace in Caracas»»»
Iran-US tensions: Why stock market dips can be buying opportunities for UAE investors
Dubai: UAE residents investing in global stocks may see current market dips as opportunities to buy rather than signs of a long downturn, according to strategists at Goldman Sachs Group Inc. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Markets face pressure from the war in the Midd»»»
Saudi Defence Ministry: 3 cruise missiles intercepted, destroyed outside Al-Kharj
RIYADH:The official spokesman for the Saudi Ministry of Defence, Maj. Gen. Turki Al-Maliki, stated that three cruise missiles were intercepted and destroyed outside the city of Al-Kharj, southeast of the capital, Riyadh. Also In This Package Saudi Arabia to Iran: Attacks will not go unanswered Saud»»»
MoI announces evacuation of residents living near US embassy in Qatar as precautionary measure
Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Interior announced that relevant authorities are evacuating residents living in the vicinity of the US Embassy in Qatar as a temporary precautionary measure. This was announced early morning on Thursday, March 5, 2026 in a post on social media. The Ministry affirmed tha»»»
Iran signals willingness to talk: US says diplomacy still far off
Iranian intelligence has quietly conveyed to the United States that Tehran may be open to discussions on ending the war, CNN reported Thursday quoting sources "familiar with indirect communications". The messages were reportedly passed through a third country to the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA»»»
Bahrain Defence Force: 74 Iranian missiles,117 hostile drones destroyed
MANAMA: The General Command of the Bahrain Defence Force (BDF) announced that its air defence systems have continued to intercept successive waves of Iranian terrorist aggression. A BDF statement carried by Bahrain News Agency (BNA), said that since the onset of these attacks, the BDF's air defence»»»
South Korean stock market plunges over potential Iran-related energy crisis
In a shock for South Korea, the country's KOSPI index dropped by over 12 percent Wednesday in its worst sell off ever. Share prices took a dive as investors panicked about a potential energy crisis if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. South Korea, alongside many Asian countries, is especially d»»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Trade court orders tariff refunds in setback for Trump administration
A federal judge has cleared the way for thousands of businesses to receive refunds for tariffs that the Supreme Court struck down last month. The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday ordered Customs and Border Protection to issue refunds for levies US President Donald Trump introduced last »»»
Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict scrambling Central Asia’s trade aspirations
Largely overlooked because of the burgeoning conflict in the Middle East, “open war” has erupted between Pakistan and Afghanistan’s Taliban leadership. The fighting all along its southern rim represents a major setback for Central Asia’s global trade agenda. »»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition
China’s forthcoming five-year plan, due to be published this week, will play a decisive role in determining how rapidly the world’s largest emitter can curb greenhouse gas emissions and how far it will extend support to clean technology industries – all deemed policy choices central to the global f»»»
Beijing’s next five-year plan tests climate ambition
China’s forthcoming five-year plan, due to be published this week, will play a decisive role in determining how rapidly the world’s largest emitter can curb greenhouse gas emissions and how far it will extend support to clean technology industries – all deemed policy choices central to the global f»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Ecuador and US launch joint military operations against drug cartels
Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations targeting drug-trafficking criminal organisations, the US military's Southern Command announced on March 3, the most tangible sign yet of Washington's deepening security engagement across Latin America under President Donald Trump. »»»
Ecuador and US launch joint military operations against drug cartels
Ecuador and the United States have begun joint military operations targeting drug-trafficking criminal organisations, the US military's Southern Command announced on March 3, the most tangible sign yet of Washington's deepening security engagement across Latin America under President Donald Trump. »»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls UN to action
Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, describing them as serious violations of the United Nations Charter, international and humanitarian law. »»»
Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was destroyed by Nato air and missile defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Bombing blitz on Iran has paralysed Russia-to-India sanctions-evading north-south trade corridor
The US-Israel bombing campaign against Iran has disrupted the International North–South Transport Corridor (INSTC). INSTC primarily involves moving freight from Russia, Azerbaijan, Iran and India via ship, rail a»»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls UN to action
Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, describing them as serious violations of the United Nations Charter, international and humanitarian law. »»»
Russia says 50,000 of its tourists stranded across Middle East
Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»
Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was destroyed by Nato air and missile defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»
Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was destroyed by Nato air and missile defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»
Iranian missile headed for Turkey shot down by Nato
A ballistic missile fired from Iran and on course for Turkish airspace was destroyed by Nato air and missile defence systems in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry said on March 4. The missile »»»
Bahrain condemns Iranian attacks, calls UN to action
Bahrain's Foreign Minister condemned Iranian attacks targeting Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council countries, and Jordan, describing them as serious violations of the United Nations Charter, international and humanitarian law. »»»
Russia says 50,000 of its tourists stranded across Middle East
Some 50,000 Russian tourists remain in Middle Eastern countries as the regional conflict intensifies, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a briefing on March 4. Dubai, Qatar and Iran have been popu»»»
Is the US in danger of running out of missiles?
The conflict in Iran is made-up of two components: the Navy and the missile arsenal. But after the US burned through more missiles in the first four days of Operation Epic Fury than in the four-year Ukrainian conflict, some are already asking if the US has enough munitions to sustain the Iranian ca»»»