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Kuwait residential building struck by "enemy drone" at dawn
Updated : 2 days, 8 hours ago IST
A drone strike on a Kuwaiti residential building has caused casualties and "material damage," following revelations that a previous Iranian attack on US forces was more severe than disclosed. While "robust air defences" are in place, dozens of personnel suffered "brain trauma" and other "urg
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UAE air defences respond to missile threat; residents told to stay in safe
Updated : 2 days, 10 hours ago IST
The UAE has activated air defences to intercept an Iranian missile and drone attack, advising residents to "remain in a safe location." Authorities have intercepted over 1,700 threats since the conflict began. While most were neutralised, hostilities have tragically caused six deaths and 131
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Bahrain warns residents to stay indoors after Iranian strike on Muharraq f
Updated : 2 days, 11 hours ago IST
Bahrain has advised residents in several areas to "remain in their homes" and "close windows" following a major blaze in Muharraq Governorate. The Ministry described the move as a "precaution against potential effects of smoke" after Al Jazeera reported an Iranian strike on local fuel storag
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Saudi military downs drones targeting Shaybah oil field in eastern region
Updated : 2 days, 11 hours ago IST
Saudi Arabia intercepted multiple drones targeting the "Shaybah oil field" as regional tensions soar. Amid the conflict, Russia and Saudi Arabia "emphasised the need" for international efforts to prevent escalation. Meanwhile, the US warned Russia not to intervene, despite Trump and Putin di
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Taiwan detects 5 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels around its territories
Updated : 2 days, 12 hours ago IST
Taiwanese forces said three out of five sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ), and added that they monitored the situation and responded.
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BAPS Temple in UAE to remain closed "until further notice"
Updated : 5 days, 2 hours ago IST
The Bochasanwasi Akshar Purushottam Swaminarayan Sanstha (BAPS) Temple in Abu Dhabi said it will remain closed until further notice, as the Iran-Israel conflict has escalated into a major direct war involving the United States.
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UAE air defences "addressing a missile threat" as military intercepts ball
Updated : 5 days, 8 hours ago IST
The UAE Ministry of Defence reported intercepting a major Iranian aerial attack involving ballistic missiles and drones. Since the February 28 killing of Ayatollah Khamenei, over 1,600 projectiles have targeted the UAE, resulting in four deaths and 112 injuries. Authorities remain on high al
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UAE intercepts 1,342 UAVs, 221 ballistic missiles, 8 cruise missiles from
Updated : 5 days, 23 hours ago IST
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Ministry of Defence on Sunday reported the successful interception of a significant number of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ballistic missiles, and cruise missiles launched from Iran amid the ongoing conflict in the region.
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UAE air defences intercept "incoming missiles and drones from Iran": Defen
Updated : 6 days, 7 hours ago IST
UAE air defences are currently intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. Amidst the strikes, President Mohamed bin Zayed visited injured civilians, including an Indian national, vowing to protect all residents. The escalation follows retaliatory Iranian attacks on US allies after the death o
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Dubai authorities confirm "minor incident" successfully contained after de
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Dubai and Saudi Arabia have intercepted a massive wave of drones and missiles following escalating regional strikes. While Dubai successfully contained debris from an interception, Saudi forces thwarted attacks on the Shaybah oil field and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treache
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Tehran's Mehrabad Airport ablaze as Israel and Iran exchange fire: Reports
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Middle East tensions have escalated as airstrikes hit Tehran, leaving Mehrabad Airport on fire. In retaliation, Iran targeted Tel Aviv, while Saudi Arabia intercepted 16 drones and missiles aimed at vital oil fields and air bases. Riyadh and the GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggress
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Saudi air defences neutralise 16 drones targeting Shaybah oil field in fre
Updated : 1 week ago IST
Saudi air defences intercepted 16 drones targeting the Shaybah oil field and missiles aimed at Prince Sultan Air Base. Amid rising regional tensions, the Kingdom and GCC condemned the "treacherous Iranian aggression," with Riyadh asserting its "full right" to take all necessary measures t
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