Gulf News 2h

UAE air defences intercept 5 ballistic missiles, 35 UAVs

ABU DHABI: The UAE air defences on Wednesday intercepted 5 ballistic missiles and 35 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have engaged 438 ballistic missiles, 19 cruise missiles and 2,012 UAVs. The attacks resulted in the martyrdom of 2 members o»»»

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France24 2h

The Observers - Bedouins in Israel’s Negev desert face bomb shelter shortage

As Iranian and Hezbollah air strikes on Israel continue, tens of thousands of Bedouins living in the country’s southern Negev desert have no access to shelters. While some NGOs are attempting to install mobile shelters, they are primarily calling on the government to take action, denouncing "discri»»»

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Gulf News 4h

ADCMC, Abu Dhabi Youth Council launch new initiative

The Emergencies, Crises and Disasters Management Centre Abu Dhabi (ADCMC), in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, has launched the “Abu Dhabi Youth in Emergency Response” initiative. It aims to strengthen preparedness and reinforce the role of society as an active partner in the respons»»»

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Daily News Egypt 5h

Houthi Red Sea attacks could drive oil to $140, Bloomberg Economics says

Global oil prices could surge to $140 per barrel if Houthi rebels target shipping in the Red Sea, potentially worsening what is already considered the largest energy disruption in history, according to a report by Bloomberg Economics. Analysts Dina Esfandiary, Ziad Daoud, and Becca Wasser estimate »»»

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Al Awsat 5h

Houthi Schools in Yemen Turned into Early Recruitment Camps

Since rising to power in 2014, Yemen’s Houthi movement, Ansar Allah, has systematically entrenched itself within the education system, rewriting curricula, renaming schools, and embedding ideological programs. Classrooms have become a frontline in a broader struggle over identity and influence, and»»»

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Gulf News 11h

UAE: New rules for remote working

Working from home in the UAE does not translate into lighter rules or more flexible obligations. Behind the convenience of remote setups lies a framework just as firm as that governing office-based roles — where employees remain bound by the same working hours, performance benchmarks and legal resp»»»

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BNE 12h

Is Trump going to abandon the Iran war?

Is US President Donald Trump the war in Iran? Having failed to meet any of his as yet unstated objectives Trump is clearly frustrated and contemplating giving up on an unwinnable war. Adding to his problems, Washington’s a»»»

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BNE 14h

Iran, Yemen's Houthis and Hezbollah launch joint missile strike on Israel

Yemen's armed forces carried out a joint missile attack with Iran and Hezbollah on targets in southern Israel, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on March 31, describing it as the third operation in what the group calls the "Sacred Jihad Battle." »»»

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BNE 14h

Iran, Yemen's Houthis and Hezbollah launch joint missile strike on Israel

Yemen's armed forces carried out a joint missile attack with Iran and Hezbollah on targets in southern Israel, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on March 31, describing it as the third operation in what the group calls the "Sacred Jihad Battle." »»»

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BNE 14h

Iran, Yemen's Houthis and Hezbollah launch joint missile strike on Israel

Yemen's armed forces carried out a joint missile attack with Iran and Hezbollah on targets in southern Israel, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on March 31, describing it as the third operation in what the group calls the "Sacred Jihad Battle." »»»

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BNE 14h

Iran, Yemen's Houthis and Hezbollah launch joint missile strike on Israel

Yemen's armed forces carried out a joint missile attack with Iran and Hezbollah on targets in southern Israel, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on March 31, describing it as the third operation in what the group calls the "Sacred Jihad Battle." »»»

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BNE 14h

Iran, Yemen's Houthis and Hezbollah launch joint missile strike on Israel

Yemen's armed forces carried out a joint missile attack with Iran and Hezbollah on targets in southern Israel, Houthi military spokesman Yahya Saree announced on March 31, describing it as the third operation in what the group calls the "Sacred Jihad Battle." »»»

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Naharnet 15h

Yemen’s Houthis claim joint attack with Iran and Hezbollah on Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war. The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen said Wednesday they fir»»»

Naharnet 15h

Yemen's Houthis claim joint Iran-Hezbollah attack on Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack targeting Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the Houthis since they entered the Middle East war. The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen said Wednesday they fir»»»

Al Awsat 16h

Official: Yemen’s Arabian Sea Ports Poised to Become Global Logistics Hubs

A Yemeni maritime official said ports along the Arabian Sea are capable of becoming global logistics hubs, citing their competitive advantages and capacity to handle various types of commercial vessels, particularly container ships and general cargo vessels, as well as dry and liquid bulk carriers.»»»

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Al Awsat 16h

Yemen's Houthis Claim 3rd Missile Attack Targeting Israel

Yemen's Houthis on Wednesday claimed a missile attack against Israel that they said was launched jointly with their backer Iran and Lebanon's Hezbollah group -- the third such attack by the militias since they entered the Middle East war. Earlier on Wednesday, Israel's military said its air defense»»»

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Al Awsat 18h

Israel Deploys AI Agents Across Multiple Fronts

The Israeli Army has begun deploying “AI agents” to detect missile launchers, generate real-time aerial intelligence and sharpen strike speed and precision across multiple fronts, officials told Haaretz and the Yedioth Ahronoth newspaper on Tuesday. “The pace, scope and precision of strikes — as we»»»

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BNE 1d

China and Pakistan issue five-point peace plan for Gulf and Middle East

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar met in Beijing on March 31 and issued a joint five-point initiative calling for an immediate ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. »»»

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Gulf News 31.03. 22:04

Residents can now generate their own power as Abu Dhabi expands solar policy

The Department of Energy – Abu Dhabi has launched the second phase of its Solar Self-Supply Policy, expanding its scope for the first time to include the residential sector across the Emirate. The move enables villa owners and residential building occupants, where applicable, to generate, store, an»»»

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Gulf News 31.03. 19:00

Q1 2026 results reinforce Abu Dhabi’s leadership in the healthcare sector

During the first quarter of 2026, Abu Dhabi achieved a series of landmark medical and scientific breakthroughs, reflecting the rapid advancement of its healthcare ecosystem and reinforcing its position as a regional and global hub for medical innovation and the adoption of cutting-edge therapeutic »»»

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Gulf News 31.03. 13:50

11 killed, 188 injured since the start of Iranian attacks on the UAE

Abu Dhabi: UAE Air Defence Systems intercepted a new wave of missiles and drones on March 31, with the Ministry of Defence engaging eight ballistic missiles, four cruise missiles and 36 unmanned aerial vehicles launched from Iran. The latest incident brings the total number of projectiles intercept»»»

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BNE 31.03. 13:38

COMMENT: An Iran embargo won't send oil to $200

A chorus of analysts and traders have spent recent weeks warning that oil prices will drift inexorably higher as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remains disrupted. Robin J Brooks, Former IMF economist, begs to differ — and he has the data to make his case. »»»

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RT 31.03. 13:33

Houthis join Iran in Middle East war, threaten Red Sea shipping

The Yemeni-based Houthi movement on Saturday announced its formal entry into the conflict in the Middle East. The group has proclaimed its full support for Iran and other “resistance” factions across the region faced with US-Israeli aggression. The group condemned the “atrocities” committed by the »»»

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UPI 31.03. 11:32

Seoul stocks dip over 4 pct amid escalating Middle East conflict - UPI.com

This photo, taken Tuesday, shows the trading room of Hana Bank in central Seoul as South Korean stocks plunged more than 4 percent and the won fell to a 17-year low over Middle East concerns. Photo by Yonhap Seoul stocks fell over 4 percent Tuesday, weighed by heavy foreign selling, as U.S. Preside»»»

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BNE 31.03. 09:34

China emerges as Iran war safe haven

China is emerging as a safe haven for investors seeking refuge from the Iran war storm. The economy is stable with the manufacturing PMI index flat of up in March and the stock market is outperforming most other major mark»»»

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DW 31.03. 08:58

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

TradeMiddle EastAfter the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?Nik MartinThe Iran war could end soon or drag on for months. When the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, the true test will be how quickly energy, fertilizer and other supply chains can bounce back. https://p.dw.com/p/5B69iEven cont»»»

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Jordan Times 31.03. 08:35

Oil rises on Trump's Iran threats, stocks take cue on talks

LONDON — Oil prices rose as the Middle East crisis escalated with the entry of Houthi rebels into the war and as US President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's main export terminal.However European and US stocks rose as markets focused on Trump's comments on negotiations to end the fighting»»»

BNE 31.03. 08:01

IMF: How the war in the Middle East is affecting energy, trade, and finance

Energy prices, supply chains, and financial markets are the main transmission channels, but the regional effects will vary significantly. The world faces yet another shock. The war in the Middle East is upending lives and »»»

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Al Awsat 31.03. 07:51

‘Get Used to New Regional Order’ Says Head of Iran’s Quds Force

The commander of the foreign operations branch of Iran's Revolutionary Guards issued a rare message on Monday hailing Iranian proxy groups for helping create a "new regional order". Esmail Qaani became head of the Guards' Quds Force after the killing of Qassem Soleimani in a US strike in Iraq in 20»»»

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France24 31.03. 07:43

Bab al-Mandab strait: Iran’s Houthi allies enter the conflict, raising fears over key trade route

As Iran’s Houthi allies enter the conflict, Iran has threatened to disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait – a strategic waterway linking the Gulf of Aden to the Red Sea and the Suez Canal – with the help of its Houthi allies in Yemen. While disruptions in the Strait o»»»

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France24 31.03. 07:43

Trump threatens to destroy Iran’s Kharg Island oil hub if no deal reached

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to destroy Iran’s key oil export hub at Kharg Island and other critical infrastructure unless Tehran swiftly agrees to a deal to end the US-Israeli war, sharply escalating tensions in an already volatile region. The warning has rattled global energy ma»»»

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RT 31.03. 07:15

Kuwait accuses Iran of targeting power and desalination facility

Kuwait has accused Iran of carrying out a “heinous attack” on one of its combined power and desalination plants on Sunday. Like much of the Middle East, the nation depends heavily on industrial production to meet its freshwater needs. What happened?The purported Iranian strike killed one worker – a»»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

Israel now occupies more of Lebanon than Russia does of Ukraine

Israel has occupied more of Lebanon’s territory after three weeks of fighting than Russia controls of Ukraine after four years of war. In the initial attack, Israeli forces quickly occupied the strip of land in southern Le»»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

Iran’s shadow fleet and shadow banks keeps the money pouring in

Iran has doubled its oil exports since the start of Operation Epic Fury, sustaining flows of between 2.4mn and 2.8mn barrels per day (b/d), including 1.5mn to 1.8mn b/d of crude. It has also doubled the amount of money it’s earning, The Economist reports. »»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

US-Israel plan for Kurdish incursion into Iran collapses

A joint plan by the US and Israel to support a Kurdish ground incursion into Iran has collapsed following leaks and regional opposition, according to The Times of India, which reported on March 28 that the proposal had been under development for several years. »»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

IRGC chief tells Netanyahu to accept "new regional order"

Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, has publicly taunted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, saying the fire of Hezbollah in the north and Ansarallah in the south had exposed his false promises to Israeli settlers and that a new regional order was now taking shape. »»»

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BNE 31.03. 06:47

IRGC chief tells Netanyahu to accept "new regional order"

Esmail Qaani, commander of the IRGC's Quds Force, has publicly taunted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on X, saying the fire of Hezbollah in the north and Ansarallah in the south had exposed his false promises to Israeli settlers and that a new regional order was now taking shape. »»»

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Gulf News 31.03. 03:24

Hormuz 'toll' unacceptable: Rubio drops hammer on Iran & Houthis on global oil lifeline

In the midst of a month-long US-led military campaign against Iran — dubbed Operation Epic Fury — Secretary of State Marco Rubio has thrown strong US support behind a bold new diplomatic initiative led by Bahrain at the United Nations. The goal: build an international coalition to prevent Iran and »»»

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Sputnik 30.03. 19:06

Israel Overstretched, Lacking Capacity and Interoperability to Join US Ground Op in Iran — Experts

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) won't join a potential US ground operation in Iran, Israel's Channel 12 reports. Why is that? Lack of Capacity "Israel lacks the capacity, sufficient troops, and military equipment to deploy its forces," Israeli security expert Dr. Simon Tsipis tells Sputnik. Israel »»»

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Al Awsat 30.03. 18:35

Trump Threatens to Destroy Iran’s Civilian Infrastructure if a Deal Is Not Reached ‘Shortly’

US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened widespread destruction of Iran’s energy resources and other vital infrastructure, including desalination plants that supply drinking water, if a deal to end the war is not reached “shortly.” Iran meanwhile struck a key water and electrical plant in Kuw»»»

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Naharnet 30.03. 16:34

Iran targets oil refinery in Haifa, hits infrastructure targets in Gulf states

Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»

Novinite 30.03. 15:48

Financial Expert Predicts Inflation “Tsunami” in Bulgaria As Oil And Gas Shock Looms

A severe inflationary surge is still ahead, and current developments are only the beginning, according to financial expert and investor Max Baklayan. Speaking to the Bulgarian National Radio, he warned that the global economic impact of the ongoing conflict has yet to fully materialize. Baklayan po»»»

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Naharnet 30.03. 12:58

Iran targets oil refinery in Haifa, hits more infrastructure targets in Gulf states

Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»

Naharnet 30.03. 11:48

Israel targets oil refinery in Haifa, hits more infrastructure targets in Gulf states

Sirens sounded at dawn near Israel's main nuclear research center, a part of the country that has been targeted repeatedly in recent days. Israel's military also said it had taken out two drones launched from Yemen, where the Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the war on Saturday with their first»»»

Naharnet 30.03. 10:54

Trump mulls seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal even as talks show progress

U.S. President Donald Trump openly mused about seizing Iran's Kharg Island oil terminal in the Persian Gulf and the United States and Israel kept up their attacks Monday on the Islamic Republic, even as there were signs of progress in nascent ceasefire talks. Tehran, meanwhile, struck a key water a»»»

Al Awsat 30.03. 09:35

Israel Reports Second Attack from Yemen as Middle East Conflict Escalates

The Israeli military said on Monday that Iran launched multiple waves of missiles at Israel, and an attack had also been launched from Yemen for only the second time since the US-Israeli war began. It said two drones from Yemen were intercepted early Monday but gave no further details. Yemen's Iran»»»

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BNE 30.03. 09:16

Global fertiliser market starting to feel the pinch as stockpiles run low

Disruptions to the fertilisers market are starting to bite as stockpiles run low in Asia and beyond just as the spring planting season gets underway. Nearly half of global urea trade and 46% of total supply originates in t»»»

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Al Awsat 30.03. 08:10

Yemen Govt Condemns Iran’s Escalation after Houthis Join Regional Conflict

The legitimate Yemeni government expressed on Sunday its categorical rejection of Iran’s destabilizing regional policies, accusing Tehran of seeking to drag Yemen to regional conflicts through its backing of militias. The Iran-backed Houthis joined the regional conflict on Saturday after launching »»»

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BNE 30.03. 06:57

Iranian strikes on Gulf aluminium plants raise supply concerns

Two major aluminium production facilities in the Middle East were hit by Iranian strikes on March 28, raising concerns over global supply as disruption in the region intensifies. Emirates Global Aluminium (EGA), one of the»»»

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BNE 30.03. 06:57

Iran causes widespread destruction with a weekend of attacks

Iran launched a barrage of missile strikes and drone attacks on US military and high value assets across the Gulf region over the weekend, scoring many successes. As the war goes into its fourth week Iran is not backing down despite the Trump administration's efforts to kick start ceasefire ne»»»

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