Caught in the crossfire: US-Israel war on Iran fractures Gulf economies
As Hormuz chokes and defence costs soar, Gulf states absorb crippling financial fallout of the US-Israel war on Iran.
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Afghanistan vs Sri Lanka cricket series called off due to Iran war
Afghanistan were due to host Sri Lanka for a six-match series in the UAE, which has been hit by attacks from Iran.
Australia to send missiles to UAE, surveillance plane to help Gulf defence
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said missiles and reconnaissance plane will be sent to region.
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Where do the 35 million foreigners living in the GCC come from?
More than half of the 62 million people in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries are foreign workers.
‘Reprehensible’: New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations
Gulf states lambast Iran for its continued strikes on their territories, with Qatar urging all sides to de-escalate.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 10 of US-Israel attacks?
Mojtaba Khamenei has been selected as Iran’s new supreme leader. Attacks continue and oil prices have spiked.
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UAE releases video of Iranian drone interception
The UAE’s Ministry of Defence released video it says shows Iranian drones being intercepted and destroyed.
Published On 9 Mar 2026
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How do you track a war in real time?
US and Israel attack Iran: Information is power, and now everyone has it.
Published On 8 Mar 2026
Iran war: What is happening on day nine of US-Israel attacks?
The US and Israel continue to strike Iran, hitting oil storage depots and refining facilities for the first time.
UAE president says prepared to confront ‘threats’ as Iran attacks continue
Iran’s judiciary chief contradicts earlier apology to Gulf, warns of ‘heavy attacks’ on areas ‘at disposal of enemy’.
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Smoke rises from a Dubai tower after attack
Video shows smoke rising from a Dubai tower after shrapnel damaged the residential building and set a car on fire.
Published On 7 Mar 2026