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 »»»

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European Council President Antonio Costa has issued a rebuke to European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen over her support for the war against Iran, stating on Tuesday that “freedom and human rights cannot be achieved through bombs.” In an address on Monday, von der Leyen spoke of people “»»»

Russia's deportation and forcible transfer of "thousands" of Ukrainian children during the war in Ukraine amounts to a crime against humanity, a United Nations team of investigators said Tuesday. Moscow has failed to establish a system facilitating returns, focusing instead on long-term placem»»»

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»»»

The number of domestic violence cases in Kyrgyzstan increased by 24 percent in 2025. Nurgul Bakirova, Deputy Chairperson of the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic, announced at the 70th session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women in New York. According to the Supreme Court, in 2025, Kyrgy»»»

Damage to the forces that attacked Iran will grow exponentially, Iranian Ambassador to Russia Kazem Jalali told Sputnik. "American and Israeli forces are already familiar with some of Iran's defensive capabilities ... As the aggression continues, damage to enemy forces and equipment will grow expon»»»

The US forces destroyed on Tuesday 16 Iranian minelayers near the Strait of Hormuz, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) said. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump vowed to eliminate any boat or ship that will try to mine the Strait of Hormuz. "US forces eliminated multiple Iranian naval vessels, Marc»»»

1/10Members of the National Guard distribute Iftar meals to travellers and commuters as part of the ‘Feed & Reap 2026’ campaign, organised in collaboration with the ‘Abshr Ya Watan’ volunteer team to promote compassion, solidarity and family values during Ramadan.WAM2/10Volunteers join Dubai Police»»»

While most international coverage of Iran’s new supreme leader focuses on geopolitics and war, a surprising side note has emerged on social media: users with a sense of humour and a pasion for wordplay can’t decide what to call him. »»»

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»»»

Venezuela is set to reap a substantial windfall from the global oil shock triggered by the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But the country's new leadership faces a paradox that analysts say could entrench autocracy while delaying any demo»»»

A three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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»»»

A three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

UAE homebuilders are likely to prioritise cash conservation following the regional conflict, with immediate property viewings already falling, Fitch Ratings warned in a note on March 10. The ratings agency said the contrac»»»

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.”»»»

A three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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 three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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 three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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 three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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 three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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.”»»»

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform and first ever tech unicorn, on March 10 announced that it has closed a strategic investment that raises more than $130mn, led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.  »»»

A three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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.”»»»

A three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

A three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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 three-month closure of the Strait of Hormuz would inflict an average current account deterioration of 3.8% of GDP across Persian Gulf states, with Bahrain the most vulnerable and Oman the sole clear beneficiary, according to an analysis by commodities and financial services firm Marex. »»»

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»»»

Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed top rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on March 9 received a standing ovation from an Istanbul courtroom public gallery as he arrived to face the start of what is widely believed to be a politically motivated trial designed to prevent him running for the pr»»»

Ekrem Imamoglu, the jailed top rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on March 9 received a standing ovation from an Istanbul courtroom public gallery as he arrived to face the start of what is widely believed to be a politically motivated trial designed to prevent him running for the pr»»»

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»»»

Uzum, Uzbekistan’s largest digital platform and first ever tech unicorn, on March 10 announced that it has closed a strategic investment that raises more than $130mn, led by sovereign entities of the Sultanate of Oman.  »»»

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»»»

Regional defence and machinery conglomerate Czechoslovak Group (CSG) has rejected claims about the existence of a backdoor “money-channel” between financial start up Fingood and the Kallan Legal law firm, majority owned by Slovak Minister of Defence Robert Kaliňák.  »»»