Middle East War Day 16: UAE and other Gulf countries report fresh attacks; Kuwait airport hit

[ad_1] Representational photo Loud explosions were heard in parts of Dubai on Sunday while Iran claimed it launched attacks at the UAE’s al-Dhafra airbase. Meanwhile, several drones struck Kuwait International Airport and damaged its radar system, though authorities said no one was injured, according to AFP.Al Jazeera reported that Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) […]

Big relief for travellers stranded in the Gulf: Air India, Air India Express add 62 extra flights to UAE, Saudi Arabia amid Iran vs US-Israel war

[ad_1] Flight Chaos Eases: Air India, Air India Express Deploys 62 Additional Services to UAE, Saudi Arabia Air travel between India and the Gulf has received a major boost as the Air India group, comprising Air India and Air India Express, announced the addition of 62 extra flights connecting India with the United Arab Emirates […]

Israel says Iran war entering ‘decisive phase’

[ad_1] Israel said the war against Iran was entering its “decisive phase” on Saturday, as explosions rocked cities across the Middle East, with strikes on the American embassy in Baghdad and a major Emirati energy facility. Washington’s embassy in Iraq was hit by a drone, security sources said, the second time it has been targeted […]

Another fire hits Gulf energy infrastructure: Sharjah petroleum storage blaze ignites security fears amid Iran vs US-Israel war

[ad_1] Huge Blaze at Sharjah Petroleum Storage Site Sparks Panic Before Firefighters Bring It Under Control A fire that erupted at a petroleum storage facility in the emirate of Sharjah has been brought under control after emergency services rushed to contain the blaze late Saturday night. The incident occurred in the Sajaa Industrial Area, a […]

Evacuate ports, docks in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Fujairah: Iran warns; claims ‘American hideouts’ in UAE emirates ‘used’ to strike oil hub Kharg Island amid war with US-Israel

[ad_1] Iran Warns UAE Ports: Escalation in Gulf Conflict Threatens Global Trade Amid War With US-Israel The war between Iran, the United States and Israel has entered a dangerous new phase, with tensions spilling across the Gulf and threatening some of the region’s most important economic hubs. In a dramatic escalation, Iranian authorities have urged […]

Donald Trump rejects Middle East mediation to end Iran war: Report

[ad_1] United States President Donald Trump’s administration rebuffed efforts by Middle Eastern allies to start diplomatic negotiations aimed at ending the Iran war that started two weeks ago with a massive US-Israeli air assault, according to three sources familiar with the efforts.Iran rejected the possibility of any ceasefire until US and Israeli strikes ended, two […]

Did Trump reject Putin’s Iran deal to end war? What was the offer

[ad_1] Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump (File photo) Vladimir Putin couldn’t make an offer Donald Trump would not refuse? During a phone call with Trump this week, Putin proposed that Russia take custody of Iran’s enriched uranium as part of a broader deal linked to end the ongoing war, while leveraging the shifting dynamics in […]

Dubai news: ‘Evacuate the office?’ Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

[ad_1] Did Banks Start Leaving Dubai? Standard Chartered Issues Urgent Statement Amid Iran vs US-Israel War The intensifying geopolitical conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel is beginning to ripple through global financial markets, prompting international banks to reassess operations in the Gulf. At the center of the latest developments is Standard Chartered, which […]

Why the US is sending assault ship USS Tripoli, thousands of marines to the Middle East and what it means for Iran vs Israel war

[ad_1] US Expands Middle East Military Presence Amid Iran-Israel Tensions, USS Tripoli Deploys Marines The United States is significantly expanding its military footprint in the Middle East, sending thousands of Marines and a powerful amphibious assault ship to the region as tensions with Iran intensify. The deployment comes amid a rapidly escalating conflict involving the […]

‘Certainly does not help peace’: Zelenskyy says US easing of Russian oil sanctions could hand Moscow $10 billion for war

[ad_1] File photo: Ukrainian President Zelenskyy (Picture credit: AP) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday said a US decision to temporarily ease sanctions on Russian oil sales could hand Moscow about $10 billion in extra revenue, warning the move would directly undermine efforts to end the war in Ukraine.“This one concession alone by the United […]