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USAF military ground personnel prepare Joint Direct Attack Munitions (JDAM) for a US Air Force (USAF) B-1 Lancer bomber jet on the tarmac the tarmac at RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 14, 2026. Fairford is one of two bases, along with the Diego Garcia facility in the Indian Ocean, that the UK has given the US permission to use for ‘specific defensive operations into Iran’ to destroy Iranian missiles at source, the British defence minister said in a statement. AFP

This handout image taken by the European Space Agency (ESA) captured by the Copernicus Sentinel-2 satellite shows a view of Iran's Kharg Island.

Kharg Island: Vital Iran oil hub in Trump's crosshairs

Authorities report fire in Fujairah after UAV interception

Drone interception sparks fire in Fujairah, no injuries

USAF military personnel work beneath a US Air Force (USAF) B-1 Lancer bomber jet takes at RAF Fairford in south-west England on March 14, 2026.

Iran’s war strategy puts pressure on Trump

China's President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.

Trump, Xi prepare to meet amid war, uncertain goals

Mayor Mazen Ghnaim comes out after inspecting a bomb shelter in the Arab town of Sakhnin in northern Israel near the Lebanese border on March 12, 2026.

Arabs in northern Israel fume over lack of shelters

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UAE arrests 10 over fake AI and interception videos

Suspects shared AI-generated videos showing fake explosions and landmark strikes

Abu Dhabi arrests 45 over incident footage, false info

Sharing misleading content or filming incidents could lead to legal action

UAE flight today: Updated schedules, travel advisory

Emirates, Etihad, Flydubai, and Air Arabia update operations for travellers

Confirmed bookings only; refunds and alternative flights available for affected passengers

Dubai's Global Village cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks

Global Village in Dubai cancels Eid Al Fitr fireworks and stays closed until further notice due to safety measures.

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Debris from interception hits Dubai building

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Norway pushes Arctic drilling as Middle East war rages

File photo: A LNG ship is pictured at the island Melkoya where Norwegian energy giant Equinor has built a facility for receiving and processing natural gas from the Snøhvit field in the Barents Sea.

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AGUA Residences breaks ground on Dubai Islands

AGUA Residences is designed to complement Dubai Islands’ evolving landscape of premium leisure and residential experiences

Australia announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

What OFWs should do when flights get cancelled

Air India, Air India Express expand UAE, Saudi flights

Ramadan Bites & Delights: Aseeda Basbousa steals hearts

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Philippine airlines suspends Mideast flights anew

UAE students seek clarity on ICSE-ISC exam cancellation

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Up to 90% off: Dubai’s 3 Day Super Sale begins

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Who will win best picture at Sunday’s Oscars?

A decorative replica Oscar statue covered in protective plastic sheeting is seen as preparations are made on the red carpet arrivals area ahead of the 98th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 13, 2026.

Oscars spotlight: Best picture winners of 20 years

Oscars billboards are seen as preparations are made ahead of the 98th Annual Academy Awards in Hollywood, California, on March 13, 2026.