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Iran: Strait of Hormuz is open, except for ‘enemies’

Iran strikes near Israel’s nuclear research centre as US‑Israel attacks continue

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President Donald Trump arrives to the Commander-in-Chief's Trophy presentation with the Navy Midshipmen football team in the East Room of the White House.

Trump warns Iran: 48-hour ultimatum on Strait of Hormuz

Iran strikes Israel amid escalating tensions; Trump warns of military action

President Donald Trump walks to speak with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington.

Fire-hit USS Ford heads for repairs amid Iran war

World’s largest aircraft carrier to leave frontline after blaze, US prepares replacement

The American aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford, on its way into the Oslofjord, at Drobak in Norway, Sept. 12, 2025.

Not NATO’s war: Germany, UK push back on Trump pressure

European allies reject calls for NATO involvement in Iran war as oil crisis deepens

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer (L) attends a bilateral meeting with Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) during the Munich Security Conference in Germany on February 13, 2026.

UAE media: Defending truth in times of crisis

In age of information warfare, UAE media plays a crucial role in countering disinformation

One of the defining strengths of the UAE’s approach to media during critical moments lies in the coordination between national institutions responsible for communication and crisis response.

Flights delayed at 4 US airports due to chemical odour

FAA ground stop over strong chemical odour delays flights across DC, Baltimore, Richmond

US travel disruption: Chemical odour stops flights at four Washington DC airports

Why US is moving Thaad from Korea to the Middle East

Move follows reports of damaged radar and heavy missile exchanges in Iran conflict

In this picture courtesy of DVIDS a US Army Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) launching station sits at the ready in Israel on March 4, 2019.

Why militaries are betting on lasers to stop drones

Militaries explore directed-energy weapons to counter Iran-style drone and missile attacks

An artist’s rendering of Lockheed Martin’s HELIOS system.

About 9,000 US citizens stay in UAE despite evacuation

Low demand leaves US evacuation flights from UAE with empty seats

Most Americans in UAE opt to stay, US scales back evacuation efforts

Iran to miss World Cup says sports minister

Iran were set to play in the 2026 FIFA World Cup

The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off in June

Iran’s dangerous gamble against the GCC

Missile and drone attacks expose Tehran’s hostility as Gulf states defend sovereignty

A photograph shows the damage in the aftermath of a drone strike in the Seef district of Manama on March 10, 2026.

Apple CEO Tim Cook’s golf cart gets F1-style pit stop

Last weekend Apple TV aired its first F1 race coverage

Apple CEO Tim Cook attends the world premiere of "F1" at Times Square in New York on June 16, 2025.

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