Politics
Debris from an intercepted Iranian drone struck the facade of Oracle's building at Dubai Internet City early Saturday morning as the Gulf conflict entered its fifth week with no sign of abatement. Dubai's Media Office confirmed the incident in a post on X, describing it as a "minor incident"......
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Rome intends to provide air defense assistance to Gulf states affected by Iranian retaliatory strikes, joining the United Kingdom, France and Germany in pledging military support to the region. Speaking to Italian radio station RTL 102.5 on March 5, Meloni......
The United States and Israel have launched a large-scale air and missile offensive against Iran that has killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and shattered key elements of the country’s command structure, triggering a wave of Iranian retaliation that has pushed the wider Middle East to......
Several United States embassies in the Middle East have instructed their staff to shelter in place and urged American citizens to do the same, after Iran said it launched missiles at US military bases across the Gulf in response to US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. Security alerts were issued......
Explosions were reported across Manama early Saturday after Iran said it had launched missiles at the headquarters of the United States Navy’s Fifth Fleet in Bahrain, in retaliation for large-scale US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory. Residents in several districts of the capital said they......
Arab Gulf nations are ramping up diplomatic pressure on President Donald Trump to hold Israel accountable for repeated violations of the Gaza ceasefire, which has entered a critical phase ahead of his administration's transition in January 2026. The six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council Qatar,......
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has been officially excluded from contention for the Nobel Peace Prize, ending speculation about his potential receipt of the prestigious honor this year. The Nobel Committee confirmed that Trump did not meet the criteria for final consideration, emphasizing the importance......
Iran has recently turned to 19th-century British maps to bolster its claim to three strategically important islands in the Persian Gulf, intensifying a long-standing dispute with the United Arab Emirates (UAE). The islands—Abu Musa, Greater Tunb, and Lesser Tunb—are located near the Strait......
The Bahrain Declaration, issued at the 33rd Arab Summit in Manama, strongly endorses Morocco's steadfast commitment to regional peace and security. It commends the Kingdom's dedicated efforts in contributing to stability across the region, emphasizing Morocco's pivotal role in navigating......
In the heart of Manama, Bahrain's capital, the 33rd Summit of the League of Arab States commenced today, marking a pivotal moment for regional cooperation and solidarity. Against a backdrop of intricate geopolitical dynamics and pressing challenges, leaders from across the Arab world have converged......
