By Staff Reporter
09:13 AM
Kuwait’s National Guard confirms it successfully intercepted one drone and four UAVs targeting sensitive sites. Authorities say the operation was part of ongoing efforts to protect critical infrastructure and prevent escalation.
09:05 AM
Gold prices in Dubai stabilise at around Dh540, recovering slightly after a sharp drop earlier in March. Market sentiment remains cautious amid geopolitical uncertainty.
08:33 AM
Dubai Police issues a public warning urging residents not to photograph or share images of security installations, stressing that such actions could compromise national safety.
08:22 AM
Indonesia confirms that four of its nationals serving as UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon due to indirect artillery fire near their position. Jakarta condemns the incident and calls for a full investigation.
08:17 AM
Israel reports that its air defence systems are actively intercepting missiles launched from Iran, advising civilians to seek shelter.
08:16 AM
G7 ministers prepare to meet to address the economic fallout of the war, including energy disruptions and threats to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
07:33 AM
The International Atomic Energy Agency confirms that Iran’s Khondab heavy water plant has been severely damaged following an Israeli strike and is now non-operational.
07:31 AM
The Philippines secures 2.5 million barrels of Russian crude oil as emergency reserves dwindle due to disruptions linked to the war and partial closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
07:29 AM
Israel announces a new wave of airstrikes targeting military infrastructure in Tehran, signalling continued escalation.
Earlier Key Developments
06:42 AM
Donald Trump claims Iran has effectively undergone “regime change”, though no independent confirmation supports a formal transition of power.
05:27 AM
Trump states the US could “very easily” seize Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export terminal, raising fears of a major escalation in the conflict.
04:00 AM
An Indian worker is killed in an الإيراني strike on a power and desalination facility in Kuwait, highlighting the widening regional impact.
03:58 AM
Residents in Dubai report loud explosions, later attributed to air defence systems intercepting aerial threats.
If you want, I can extend this into a deeper analysis of what “regime change” might realistically mean in Iran or map out possible next moves in the conflict.
