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Two killed and three injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

UAE Flag at the Corniche in Abu Dhabi. Victor Besa / The National

Two killed and three injured by debris from intercepted missile in Abu Dhabi

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  • Egyptian and Iranian foreign ministers in talks over solution to end war
The funeral of young paramedics Joud Suleiman and Ali Jaber. Photo: Bilal Kashmar

DispatchLebanon mourns young rescuers killed in 'pattern' of Israeli attacks

After funeral of two paramedics struck while wearing uniforms, grieving colleagues tell The National they are undeterred by Israeli aggression

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France ready for G7 ministerial meeting on Iran war

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Kuwait foils 'Hezbollah plot to assassinate leaders of the state'

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Smoke rises from the area of the Kuwait International Airport after a reported drone strike hit a fuel depot on March 25. AFP

Iran launches new wave of attacks on Gulf states after UN condemnation

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AnalysisIran war spurs Gulf towards collective deterrence

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Israel forces 65 Palestinians out of their homes in East Jerusalem

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  • Smoke rises over the capital Manama, following a reported Iranian drone strike on the fuel storage centre of Bahrain International Airport, amid the US-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Muharraq, Manama, Bahrain, March 12, 2026. Reuters

    AnalysisIran war spurs Gulf towards collective deterrence

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  • Vice Admiral Emmanuel Slaars, Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, said France would remain committed to defending its allies in the region. AFP
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    How the Philippines' state of emergency shows the vulnerability of net energy importers

  • Indian auto rickshaw drivers protest over shortages of liquefied petroleum gas in Bangalore on Tuesday. Iran’s strongarming of the world economy has created an LPG supply crisis in several countries. EPA

    EditorialIran's Hormuz blockade will hurt friend and foe alike

  • The war in Iran has roiled international markets by choking marine traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. AFP

    CommentA deal with Iran must rewrite the rules of engagement for the region

  • From left, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Abbas Araghchi and Masoud Pezeshkian. Getty Images; AFP

    Iran's last men standing: Who could negotiate with Trump?

  • In modern conflict, digital platforms might be used by some to serve as extensions of the battlefield. AFP

    CommentThe UAE's wartime social media measures reflect a security logic


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Dr Sultan Al Jaber has praised frontline workers helping to protect the UAE and ensure continuity as the country defends itself against Iranian attacks. Photo: Adnoc
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Dr Al Jaber dedicates MEI leadership award to frontline workers

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Iranian investor brings together opposition groups at London summit

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UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk has said the war is 'spreading and intensifying'. EPA

UN Human Rights Council adopts resolution condemning Iranian attacks on Gulf countries and Jordan

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John Bolton warns Iran threat to Strait of Hormuz is growing

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