Regional tensions and operational updates have dominated the headlines today as UAE authorities respond to a series of security and consumer developments. From successful air defence interceptions to updated travel schedules and warnings against misinformation, here are the key stories currently af»»»

A drone fell on a building near Dubai Creek Harbour, causing a minor fire that authorities quickly contained, with no injuries reported. The incident comes amid wider regional tensions affecting travel and markets. Etihad has updated flight schedules until March 15, while officials also warned shop»»»

Former Bulgarian president Rumen Radev said on March 10 he was “not hiding” from the public as speculation grows over the limited information about his newly launched political coalition ahead of next month’s snap parliamentary elections. »»»

The email system of the Albanian parliament has been targeted by a cyberattack allegedly carried out by a hacking group linked to Iran, according to Albania’s National Cyber Security Authority. The group, known as Homeland»»»

Oil prices soared back above $100 Thursday as Iran's fresh attempts to hit supplies in the Middle East and threats to bring down the global economy overshadowed a record release of strategic crude by the International Energy Agency. As the US-Israel strikes on the Islamic republic approached their »»»

Saudi Arabia shot down a drone approaching a district housing foreign embassies, the country's defence ministry said on Thursday. "An enemy drone was shot down while attempting to approach the embassies district," a defence ministry spokesperson posted on X, after confirming Saudi Arabia had also i»»»

Kyrgyzstani Mukhammadali Kanybekov won bronze at the Youth World Boxing Cup, currently underway in Montenegro. Adriatic Pearl tournament for athletes under 19 years old kicked off in Budva. The Kyrgyz athlete competed in the 50-kilogram weight class. Following the draw, he entered the podium in the»»»

The national football team of Kyrgyzstan will play matches against Madagascar and Bahrain as part of a training camp that will begin on March 18 in Turkey. The Kyrgyz Football Union reported. This is the first training camp under new head coach Robert Prosinečki. The team will play two friendly mat»»»

The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has confirmed that a circular circulating online, claiming that Class XII English exams in the Middle East have been rescheduled, is fake. The false message, which listed Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE, and attributed th»»»

The Abu Dhabi Civil Family and Administrative Court has ordered a man to repay Dh270,400 to a woman after deceiving her through a social media application by impersonating another person and falsely promising marriage. The court also fined the defendant an additional Dh50,000 in compensation to the»»»

Dubai: Qatar’s Ministry of Defence said the country’s air defence systems successfully intercepted multiple aerial threats after Iran launched ballistic missiles and drones on Wednesday. In an official statement, the ministry confirmed that the Qatari Armed Forces intercepted nine ballistic missile»»»

A journalist has been detained in Bishkek on suspicion of publishing materials calling for mass unrest, the Ministry of Internal Affairs’ press service reported. According to it, on March 9, during social media monitoring, a Facebook account «Daniel Zhooshbaev» was discovered, which was used to dis»»»

In the first half of 2025, Kyrgyz businesses invested approximately $82 million in other EAEU countries, the press service of the Eurasian Economic Commission reported. According to the commission, $69.9 million was invested in Russia, $11.2 million in Kazakhstan, and $0.8 million in Belarus. A sma»»»

Dubai Commercial Court has ordered two companies to jointly pay up to Dh57.38 million to a shipping and customs clearance firm in a commercial dispute over unpaid international cargo clearance services, while rejecting additional claims for legal and supplementary interest. According to case detail»»»

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Osh Mayor Zhanarbek Akayev met with Nicholas Bowler, the British Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan. The southern capital’s City Hall reported. According to the official, the parties discussed the development of bilateral cooperation, as well as education, sports, improving urban infrastructure, and expandin»»»

The Ministry of Defence confirmed that UAE air defence systems were actively responding to incoming missile and drone threats launched from Iran amid ongoing regional hostilities. Authorities also clarified that the alert sounds heard by residents were triggered by these interception operations. Of»»»

Dubai: A low-pressure system affecting the UAE is expected to bring partly cloudy to cloudy conditions and a continued chance of rainfall over some western, northern and coastal areas, according to the latest bulletin issued by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The NCM said the weather toda»»»

RIYADH: Jasem Mohamed Albudaiwi, Secretary General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), welcomed the UN Security Council’s resolution condemning the egregious Iranian military operations against the GCC states and the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan. Albudaiwi affirmed that this international condemn»»»

Athletes from Kyrgyzstan will take part in the international judo tournament in Georgia, the sport’s federation reported. According to the federation, the Grand Slam tournament will be held on March 20-22 in Tbilisi. A total of 14 sets of medals will be contested among men and women. Five athletes »»»

Dubai: Emergency crews in Oman are continuing efforts to extinguish a fire that broke out at fuel storage tanks at the Port of Salalah following an Iranian drone attack, authorities said. The Civil Defence and Ambulance Authority confirmed that specialised response teams were immediately dispatched»»»

BusinessUnited States of AmericaUS trade probes could lead to new tariffs for EU, ChinaShakeel Sobhan with AFP, ReutersThe US probes could lead to new tariffs on key trading partners after the Supreme Court curtailed President Donald Trump's global tariff program. https://p.dw.com/p/5AD8KThe USTR h»»»

Manila: Picture this: a college dropout, once sweating it out as a humble ports worker, now reigns supreme as the Philippines' undisputed richest man. Enrique "Ricky" Razon Jr. has stormed to the top of Forbes' 2026 World's Billionaires list, leaving a trail of stunned tycoons in his wake. But wait»»»

Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks have dropped drastically, supporting broader goals of neutralising threats in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a US commander in the Middle East. Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the US Central Command in charge of "Operation Epic Fury", has highlighte»»»

Etihad Airways has announced its updated flight schedule, covering flights until March 15. The airline advised that guests with existing bookings will be accommodated on these flights as soon as possible, ensuring minimal disruption to their travel plans Tickets for all available flights are now on»»»

Damascus, Mar.12 (SANA) The Governor of the Central Bank of Syria, Abdelkader Husrieh, expressed his appreciation to U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Tom Barrack and his team for their role in supporting the reactivation of the Central Bank’s account at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, nearly a dec»»»

Tunis, March 12 (TAP) - As part of the follow-up on cooperation files between Tunisia and Italy, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Migration, and Tunisians Abroad, Mohamed Ben Ayed, held a working session, Wednesday, with...»»»

Dubai: Authorities have confirmed that the fire has been fully contained and all residents in the building are safe following an incident in which a drone fell on a building near Dubai Creek Harbour, the Dubai Media Office said. Stay updated: Get the latest faster by downloading the Gulf News app n»»»

ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates has expressed its strong condemnation and denunciation of the unprovoked Iranian drone attack targeting the Port of Salalah in the Sultanate of Oman, which resulted in damage to several fuel tanks at the port. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA»»»

Dubai: Across India, familiar kitchen routines are changing as cooking gas supplies tighten. Hot tea, fried snacks and elaborate meals have been reported disappearing from menus in homes, hostels and roadside eateries hoping to use their LPG cylinders for a few more days. Sign up for our daily busi»»»

Amid the accelerating developments and the continued treacherous Iranian attacks against the GCC states, particularly the UAE, and in the midst of the falsehoods promoted by the Iranian regime and its sympathisers in our Arab region, some voices continue to repeat the claim that the missile and dro»»»

A jury has ordered controversial US rapper Kanye West to pay $140,000 (£104,415) after a handyman sued him over unpaid work for renovations at his Malibu mansion. The verdict in the trial in Los Angeles came after Tony Saxon claimed the rapper, also known as Ye, did not pay him properly for work at»»»

Global oil prices have rallied early on Thursday with the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil April contract closing at $94.23 per barrel as on 11.56 GMT Wednesday (March 11), 8.56 am Tokyo (March 12), a 8% daily spike that underscores mounting anxiety over supply disruptions in the Middle East»»»

US Attorney General Pam Bondi has quietly relocated to a military base in the Washington DC area, joining multiple other top officials of the administration of President Donald Trump who have opted for more secure housing, the New York Times has reported, citing people familiar with the matter. Bon»»»

A slew of America's biggest tech companies have swung behind Anthropic in its lawsuit against leaders in the Trump Administration. Since Monday, Google, Amazon, Apple and Microsoft have publicly supported Anthropic's legal action to overturn Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's unprecedented decision t»»»

An attack on oil tankers near Iraq killed one crew member, Iraqi state television reported on Thursday, citing port authorities. Farhan Al-Fartousi, from Iraq's General Company for Ports, told state television that one crew member had been killed and 38 rescued so far, and the "search continues for»»»

The United States Department of Energy said Wednesday it will release 172 million barrels from the strategic petroleum reserve "beginning next week," as the Middle East war disrupted oil prices. The release would "take approximately 120 days to deliver based on planned discharge rates," the agency »»»

Dubai: Global oil markets have been under pressure as tensions in the Middle East disrupt shipments and threaten supply routes. A new move by the International Energy Agency aims to stabilise prices. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.The IEA said it will release 400 mill»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the “Eaten Straw” operations, at 23:30 on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Nasharim base sout»»»

The Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) says it has carried out the 40th wave of its ongoing retaliatory Operation True Promise 4, launching decisive strikes against hostile targets throughout the region. According to the Corps, the latest phase of the operation involved the firing of Qadr, Emad»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the “Eaten Straw” operations, at 23:00 on Wednesday, 11/03/2026, Islamic Resistance fighters targeted the Rafael military indust»»»

Dubai: Are you feeling a price pinch while shopping for groceries? Sudden increases in the cost of vegetables, staples or everyday essentials can leave shoppers wondering whether the jump is temporary or something that should be reported. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balance»»»

Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a "global network disruption" Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of pro-Iranian hackers. File Photo by Sascha Steinbach/EPA March 11 (UPI) -- Medical device maker Stryker is experiencing a global tech issue Wednesday from a cyberattack by a group of»»»

GENEVA: The State of Qatar has emphasized that the Iranian attacks, in which long-range missiles and drones have been used, represent a dangerous escalation and an unequivocal breach of its sovereignty and territorial integrity. It further added that these attacks pose a direct threat to the region»»»

Several tankers off the coasts of Iraq and Kuwait, along with a major port in Oman, are reportedly in flames as the US-Israeli military campaign against Iran continues to send shockwaves across global energy markets. At least two oil tankers have been targeted in separate attacks early Thursday, wh»»»

Paris, France: A gift by Chelsea goalkeeper Filip Jorgensen and two late goals by Khvicha Kvaratskhelia gave title holders Paris Saint-Germain a stunning 5-2 win over the English side in a thrilling Champions League last 16, first leg on Wednesday. It looked as if Chelsea would return to London for»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the “Eaten Straw” operations, and in line with the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northe»»»

KUWAIT: The Ministry of Defence of Kuwait announced on Wednesday that Kuwait's air defence systems have successfully detected and engaged a total of seven drones in the last 24 hours amidst the current regional military escalation, Kuwait News Agency (KUNA) reported. In the media briefing conducted»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe As part of the “Eaten Straw” operations, and in line with the warning issued by the Islamic Resistance to a number of settlements in northe»»»

Share: Photo- Israeli air strike on Hezbollah stronghold of Al Dhahiyeh a suburb of of Beirut March 11, 2026. Israel has been targeting the Iran backed Hezbollah after th e militant group fired rockets on Israel in support of Iran a move that outraged the Lebanese people and the government What to »»»