Dubai: The United Arab Emirates displayed composure, precision, and national unity as it intercepted a massive missile and drone assault launched from Iran, demonstrating readiness and resilience in the face of one of the most severe regional escalations in recent history. The UAE Ministry of Defen»»»

Iranian strikes and drone attacks targeted northern Iraq, where U.S. troops are deployed, as furious protests raged in Baghdad on Sunday over the killing of Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Baghdad, a key ally of Iran, has announced a three-day mourning period for Khamenei, and Iraq's »»»

Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Sheikh Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his group would not leave "the field of honor and resist»»»

The National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority (NCEMA) has praised the awareness and cooperation of UAE community members, noting it as a key factor in effectively managing various situations. Officials highlighted that residents’ commitment to following official directives, along»»»

Ali Khamenei, the second supreme leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran, has been killed in an Israeli bombing at the age of 86. For more than four decades on the front lines of political life—including 36 years as the nation's highest authority—he shaped the destiny of the Iranian people and the w»»»

Dubai: The UAE has intercepted more than 137 ballistic missiles and over 200 drones, with damage largely limited to debris, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem bint Ebrahim Al Hashimy told CNN anchor Becky Anderson on Sunday. The Minister stressed that many of the loud sounds heard»»»

Dubai: Massive clouds of smoke rose over Tehran after a series of powerful explosions shook the Iranian capital, as Israel confirmed it had launched fresh strikes deep inside the city. The attack came a day after a joint US-Israeli operation reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Kha»»»

Lebanese militant group Hezbollah vowed Sunday to confront the United States and Israel over their strikes on the group's key backer Iran. "We will undertake our duty of confronting the aggression," Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem said in a statement, adding that his movement would not leave "the field»»»

Dubai: Food delivery platforms across the UAE have begun warning customers of delays after heightened regional tensions. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.Users placing orders on major platforms on Saturday encountered in-app alerts warning that delivery times could be l»»»

Ras Al Khaimah: As a precaution and in line with national guidance, Jebel Jais and all its attractions, activities, and restaurants will remain temporarily closed. Officials thanked the public for their understanding and cooperation during this period. Also In This Package Emirates suspends Dubai f»»»

Dubai: UAE airlines have issued fresh updates this afternoon confirming extended flight suspensions due to multiple regional airspace closures. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official source»»»

Global Village will remain closed on March 1 as a precautionary safety measure, authorities confirmed. The decision follows official guidance to ensure the safety and wellbeing of visitors, staff, and residents. Updates regarding reopening will be provided through official channels. Also In This Pa»»»

Belgium's special forces boarded and seized an oil tanker from the "shadow fleet" Russia uses to circumvent Western sanctions over the war in Ukraine, the government said on Sunday. Deputy Prime Minister Maxime Prevot said the vessel was intercepted in the North Sea during an overnight operation, A»»»

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Dubai: Oman’s Maritime Security Centre has announced that the oil tanker Skylight, sailing under the flag of the Republic of Palau, was targeted five nautical miles north of Khasab Port in Musandam Governorate. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE airlines extend flight cancellationsAll»»»

Abu Dhabi: Authorities in Abu Dhabi are dealing with an incident after debris from a drone, brought down by air defence systems, struck the facade of a building at Etihad Towers. A woman and her child suffered minor injuries, while only limited damage to the property was reported. Also Read: US, Is»»»

Iranian Australians celebrated Sunday as news emerged that Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed in a major attack on Iran launched by Israel and the US. A group of about 200 people waving Australian, American, Israeli and old Iranian flags chanted and danced outside the Iranian Embassy in»»»

Dubai: An Omani commercial port in Duqm was targeted by two drones, according to a security source, in an incident that left one expatriate worker injured. The source said one drone struck a mobile workers’ accommodation unit, while debris from the second fell near fuel storage tanks without causin»»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia has temporarily suspended flights to and from the UAE due to multiple airspace closures, it announced Sunday, March 1. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS regarding alternative »»»

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In one of his final public displays of power, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four-decade rule to crush nationwide protests in which people dared to shout “Death to Khamenei.” Now a US or Israeli military strike has sent Iran spinning into the unkn»»»

Dubai: India's Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has issued an urgent warning after a fake circular falsely claiming the cancellation of select Class 10 and Class 12 board examinations began circulating among students and parents in the Middle East. "Important alert! This is a fake circul»»»

An MP has led a first of its kind visit to provide physiotherapist training in Ukraine. Sonia Kumar won the Dudley seat for Labour at the 2024 general election, but is also a practising NHS physiotherapist. She organised the trip after a visit in September in which she said she was moved by the res»»»

Ali Khamenei had been Iran's hardline spiritual guide and top political authority since 1989, when he succeeded Khomeini as supreme leader. Here is a look at his life in key dates: - July 17, 1939: Khamenei is born in the shrine city of Mashhad to parents from Iran's Azeri minority. - 1957: Meets K»»»

Dubai: Dubai’s competent authorities have announced that debris from intercepted drones fell in the courtyards of two homes in the emirate, resulting in two injuries. According to a statement by the Government of Dubai Media Office, the injured individuals have received the necessary medical care. »»»

Sharjah: Air Arabia said on Sunday that all flights to and from the UAE have been temporarily suspended due to multiple regional airspace closures. In a travel update, the airline said customers with flights scheduled within the next 24 hours will be notified directly by email and SMS about alterna»»»

Afghanistan said it was firing at Pakistani jets in Kabul after blasts and gunfire rocked the capital on Sunday, compounding instability in a region rattled by US–Israeli strikes on Iran and retaliatory attacks on US targets in Gulf states. The Taliban-ruled state has suffered Pakistani strikes aga»»»

Doha: Flight operations at Qatar Airways remain temporarily suspended following the closure of Qatari airspace. In an operational update, the airline confirmed that services will resume only once the Qatar Civil Aviation Authority announces the safe reopening of the country’s airspace. “Qatar Airwa»»»

Abu Dhabi: Etihad Airways has announced that all flights to and from Abu Dhabi have been suspended until 02:00 (UAE time) on Monday, March 2, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. The airline advised passengers scheduled to travel to check their flight status on its official website before hea»»»

Dubai: Major UAE airlines have suspended operations as regional airspace closures continue to disrupt aviation across the country. This is a rapidly evolving situation, and authorities have warned that schedules may change at short notice. Passengers are urged to follow official sources and airline»»»

Abu Dhabi: Dr Anwar Gargash, Diplomatic Adviser to the UAE President, said the escalation currently taking place in the region had been expected for months, adding that the UAE and other Gulf states had made every effort to avoid confrontation, with the region’s efforts also focused on finding ways»»»

Riyadh: The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has expressed its condemnation in the strongest terms of the nefarious and blatant Iranian missile attacks on the territories of Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan, in a flagrant violation of their sovereignty. In a statement issu»»»

Doha, Qatar: The year 2025 delivered an apparent contradiction at the heart of the global economy. On the one hand, global trade volumes surprised to the upside, expanding at around 16%, well above the 4% long-term average and materially outpacing global GDP growth of 3%. On the other hand, the wor»»»

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and two top other officials will lead Iran in the transitional period following the death of supreme leader Ali Khamenei, state television reported on Sunday. Judiciary chief Gholamhossein Mohseni Ejei and another official from the country's legal council will be»»»

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

  The Chinese Communist Party in Beijing has called for an ‘immediate’ cessation of Israeli and US strikes on Iran. In doing so, CCP officials have stressed the need for dialogue, asking both Jerusalem and Washington »»»

The United States and Israel on Saturday defended their attacks on Iran, which called resulting civilian deaths a "war crime" during an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council. "The international community has long affirmed a simple and necessary principle: Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon," »»»

Lebanon's presidency said on Saturday it had been told by the US ambassador that Israel would not escalate against Lebanon as long as there are no hostile acts from the Lebanese side, following the launch of US-Israeli strikes on Iran. Lebanon's armed group Hezbollah, long one of Tehran's principal»»»

Dubai: Emirates has announced that all operations to and from Dubai have been temporarily suspended until 15:00 (UAE time) on Sunday, March 1, due to multiple regional airspace closures. The airline said passengers scheduled to travel within the next 72 hours can either rebook on an alternative fli»»»

Air India has announced the cancellation of several international flights scheduled for 1 March, citing the evolving situation in the Middle East. The airline stressed that the safety and security of passengers and crew remain the highest priority. Affected services include flights between Delhi an»»»

The Ministry of Interior of Qatar announced that eight additional injuries were recorded as a result of the Iranian attack, bringing the total number of people injured to 16. Limited material damage was also reported in various areas. Also Read: US, Israel war on Iran escalates: UAE intercepts miss»»»

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Airports has announced that the competent authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi dealt with an incident resulting from the interception of a drone that had targeted Zayed International Airport, leading to falling debris that caused one fatality of an Asian national and seven i»»»

This is a defining moment for the Islamic Republic of Iran. There has been a swirl of reports about the fate of the supreme leader ever since Saturday morning, when it was clear that his residence had been targeted in the first wave of strikes. Satellite images showed significant damage to his comp»»»

US Republicans rally behind Donald Trump over actions on Iran, while Democrats condemn the administration for what they call an illegal escalation, intensifying the partisan divide over America’s approach to the Middle East conflict. Amid heightened tensions with Iran, US Republicans are uniting in»»»

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu indicated that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei may have been killed in joint Israeli-US strikes on Tehran on February 28. This comes after growing speculation of the I»»»

Dubai: Iran's state TV has confirmed on Sunday (March 1, 2026) that Iran's Supreme Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is dead. Khamenei, 86, has been the spiritual and political linchpin of the Islamic Republic for more than three decades. As the country’s ultimate authority in foreign »»»

Urging Iranians to overthrow their clerical rulers, the US launched "major combat operations" along with Israel against Iran early on Saturday. The US is calling the operation "Epic Fury", while the Israelis call it "Lion's Roar". US President Donald Trump said Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei ha»»»

Share: Hezbollah will reportedly not participate in the ongoing war on Iran and this is how the Iran-backed militant group justified its decision according to Al Nashra , a prominent Lebanese news website “The question circulating in Lebanon is: Will Hezbollah participate in the ongoing war between»»»