UAE on high alert as regional tensions disrupt airspace
The United Arab Emirates has placed its security services on maximum alert as military tensions escalate across the Gulf following joint United States and Israeli strikes on Iran and subsequent Iranian missile launches in the region. In a statement issued from Abu Dhabi, the Ministry of Interior said it is closely monitoring fast moving developments......
US embassies across Middle East tell Americans to shelter in place after Iranian missile strikes
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 by US missions in Israel, the United......
US mission in UAE urges Americans to shelter in place amid regional hostilities
The US diplomatic mission in the United Arab Emirates has instructed staff at the embassy in Abu Dhabi and the consulate in Dubai to shelter in place because of regional hostilities, and is urging all American citizens in the country to take the same precaution until further notice. The security alert calls on US nationals to move to a secure......
Israel warns Iranians near military sites to evacuate immediately
The Israeli military has issued an urgent public warning to all Iranians who are inside or near military facilities, weapons factories, or related infrastructure across Iran, urging them to leave these areas immediately because remaining there puts their lives at risk. In a message posted in Farsi and Arabic on its official social media channels,......
China expands arms support to Iran amid U.S. military buildup
China has delivered combat drones and is negotiating the sale of advanced anti-ship missiles to Iran as talks on Tehran’s missile capabilities progress, two regional officials told Middle East Eye. The development marks a major shift in Beijing’s engagement with Iran’s defense sector, moving from defensive systems to offensive......
Bahrain urges residents to seek shelter after Manama blasts
Bahrain’s Interior Ministry issued an urgent public warning after explosions were reported in the capital, Manama, instructing citizens and residents to move to the nearest safe location as sirens echoed across the city. In a brief statement, the ministry said the alert was triggered by a serious security threat. It did not immediately......
Explosions reported in Manama after Iran strikes US Fifth Fleet base
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 heard multiple loud blasts and saw smoke......
Six planets to align in weekend sky event
A rare planetary alignment will be visible this weekend as six planets—Mercury, Venus, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus, and Jupiter form an arc across the night sky. NASA says the so‑called “planetary parade” will peak on February 28, offering a fleeting chance to observe multiple planets at once. However, scientists caution that......
Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply chain risk after AI guardrail clash
The Pentagon has formally branded artificial intelligence company Anthropic a supply chain risk to national security after the firm refused to relax safety limits on how its Claude model can be used by the U.S. military. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said companies that work with the Defense Department are now barred from doing business with......
Bitcoin falls below $64,000 after US and Israel launch strikes on Iran
Bitcoin dropped sharply below $64,000 on Saturday after coordinated airstrikes by the United States and Israel targeted multiple Iranian cities, fueling fears of broader conflict in the Middle East and triggering a rush out of risk assets. The world’s largest cryptocurrency fell from around $65,500 to $63,700 in less than half an hour.......
Firms expand currency hedging as global volatility rises
Nearly nine in ten medium-sized companies across North America and Europe are now protecting themselves against foreign exchange swings, as prolonged market turbulence and policy uncertainty drive a structural shift in corporate treasury strategies. The 2026 MillTech Global FX Report found that 88 percent of surveyed firms hedge currency exposure,......
Russia faces mounting economic strain as sanctions tighten in fifth year of war
Russia’s economy is showing new signs of fatigue as Western sanctions enter their fifth year, undermining the resilience that helped Moscow cushion earlier financial shocks. After years of wartime expansion fueled by military contracts and oil exports, growth has slowed dramatically. The International Monetary Fund expects the Russian......
Canada urges citizens to leave Iran as regional tensions escalate
Canada has called on all its citizens in Iran to leave the country immediately, warning that deteriorating security conditions across the Middle East could lead to renewed hostilities without notice. Global Affairs Canada issued the updated advisory on Friday, urging travelers to ensure their documents are valid, maintain sufficient supplies,......
ClassPass claims $3.1 billion milestone as Playlist EGYM merger reshapes fitness tech
ClassPass says it has generated a total of 3.1 billion dollars in revenue for fitness and wellness studios worldwide since its launch in 2013, underscoring its argument that the booking platform delivers incremental income rather than cannibalizing in house memberships. The figure, nearly double the 1.6 billion dollars the company cited in......
China urges banks to reduce US Treasury exposure as Western allies boost purchases
China’s financial regulators have instructed domestic banks to cut their investments in US Treasury securities, signaling an effort to reduce exposure to American debt as global financing dynamics shift. Bloomberg reported that Beijing issued the directive through informal “window guidance,” advising banks to limit new purchases......