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UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and Bahrain announces official start date of Eid Al Fitr 2026

Eid Al Fitr 2026 will be celebrated on Friday, March 20 across the UAE and several Gulf countries, after the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted, marking the completion of a 30-day Ramadan.

The Times of India

Israel bombs South Pars: Why does this gas field matter so much to Iran — and the world?

Israel struck Iran's major South Pars gas field, a major energy source, following a US-Israel operation that killed Iran's leader. The attack, which the US denies prior knowledge of, escalates regional tensions and raises global concerns about energy supply disruptions. Iran has warned of retaliation against other Gulf energy sites.

The Times of India

US mulls troop deployment to 'secure' Strait of Hormuz; how much funding will Pentagon need to fun the war?

The United States is weighing a significant expansion of military operations in the Gulf as the war with Iran intensifies, with plans under discussion to secure the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz.

The Times of India

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Pakistan cancels Republic Day parade as Middle East war triggers oil crisis, strains fuel supplies

Pakistan has cancelled its Republic Day parade on March 23 due to the Middle East crisis, which has triggered an oil crisis. The government cited austerity measures and the need to align with the nation's commitment to Pakistan Day ideals. This decision follows escalating tensions in the Gulf region and…

The Times of India

UAE slams Iran’s ‘terrorist attack’ as missiles target Abu Dhabi's Habshan gas facility, Bab oil field: Calls it ‘dangerous escalation’ amid war with US-Israel

Iran targeted the UAE's Habshan gas facility and Bab oil field. UAE air defence intercepted the threats. No casualties were reported. The UAE strongly condemned the attack, calling it a dangerous escalation. This incident highlights the growing vulnerability of critical energy infrastructure. Energy itself has become a battlefield in the…

The Times of India

‘Trust completely shattered’: Saudi Arabia warns Iran of military retaliation after wave of Gulf attacks

Saudi Arabia declared trust with Iran shattered following a wave of Gulf attacks. Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan stated patience is not unlimited, vowing to use all means to end aggression. He described the strikes on energy facilities as blackmail and deliberate escalation, with Riyadh reserving the right for…

The Times of India

Dubai’s green corridor with Oman goes live: UAE opens new route for faster sea and air cargo shipments

Dubai and Oman have launched a new green corridor for sea-air cargo. This initiative promises faster and more efficient trade between Asia and the Middle East. Goods will move seamlessly between sea ports and air cargo facilities. This collaboration aims to reduce transit times and streamline customs. It positions the…

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No exams? CBSE announces new evaluation rules for Gulf students amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, CBSE has cancelled Class 10 board exams in Gulf countries, impacting over 50,000 students. A new evaluation scheme uses performance in conducted exams and internal assessments, with averages for missed papers. This unprecedented move prioritises safety, offering a second chance for improvement while preserving…

The Times of India

'Siren has been sounded': Bahrain urges residents to take shelter as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates

Bahrain's siren system blares, urging residents to seek immediate shelter. This alert signals a serious escalation in the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. Emergency warnings and missile interceptions are becoming common across the Gulf. Civilians are now facing direct threats, transforming distant tensions into a lived reality. Preparedness is no…

The Times of India

Qatar gas hub hit by missile, fire erupts at key LNG facility: Ras Laffan attack shakes global energy markets amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A missile attack on Qatar's vital gas facility, a shared energy lifeline with Iran, has triggered a fire and damage, escalating the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. This strike targets critical global energy infrastructure, raising fears of widespread supply disruptions and economic instability. The incident marks a dangerous shift towards…

The Times of India

Middle East war: why tit-for-tat attacks on gasfields are a major escalation

Strikes on South Pars and Ras Laffan are first time fossil fuel energy production facilities have been hit. Why is it significant?

The Guardian - UK

'Not aware': Tulsi Gabbard says she does not know Trump said he was shocked by Iran's strike on Gulf countries

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said she was not aware of President Donald Trump's reaction that he was shocked when Iran decided to strike US allies in the Gulf region. As Gabbard testified before Congress, she was asked whether she provided any intelligence to the POTUS that a counterattack…

The Times of India

Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield

Revolutionary Guards say they will strike infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar after South Pars field hit

The Guardian - UK

Oil surges to $110 a barrel after Israel strikes Iran's energy facilities

Brent crude oil prices surged to $110 a barrel after Israel attacked the largest gas plant and another oil facility in Iran. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran (IRGC) reacted by announcing that some Gulf energy sites are "legitimate targets".

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The U.S. attacked Iran to show its power but the war is already lost. Epic Fury looks like an Epic Fail

Even if Iran is militarily defeated, the U.S. political objectives are unlikely to be achieved — and Washington will stumble out of this war.

The Times of India

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

The Guardian - UK

Trump wants to strongarm Nato into a new Gulf war. Here’s why Europe must resist

If Europe is sucked into this illegal conflict with Iran, public support for rearmament could collapse – and only Putin will benefit, says Armida van Rij of the Centre for European Reform

Euronews

Who blinks first: What Iran’s Strait of Hormuz strategy reveals about its war goals

Attacks on ships in Hormuz and strikes across the region expose Tehran's strategy of gradual escalation and long war, testing US, Israeli and Gulf resolve.

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Dire straits: The handful of marine choke points holding Europe's economy hostage

From the Persian Gulf to the English Channel, a small number of narrow waterways carry the vast bulk of what Europeans eat, buy, and heat their homes with. When one of them is threatened the consequences ripple everywhere.

The Independent UK

Locals divided on dam’s future decades after Florida canal project abandoned

Environmentalists want to permanently open a dam built for a canal that was supposed to cut through the middle of Florida from the Atlantic to the Gulf

International Business Times UK

'The Ultra-Rich Are Worried': Wealthy Expats Flee Dubai for Switzerland as War Fears Grow and Fortunes at Risk

Amid rising US-Israeli tensions with Iran, wealthy expats shift fortunes from Dubai to Switzerland for security, impacting Dubai's economy and boosting Swiss banks as safe havens.

The Times of India

Tesla makes supercharging free across UAE and gulf stations during ‘tough times’

Tesla has activated free Supercharging across its UAE network and select Gulf locations, a move reserved for challenging times. This temporary relief for electric vehicle owners applies to numerous charging points in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The company has not…

Evening Standard

British expats fleeing Dubai for London scrambling to avoid tax bills of up to £5 million

Accountants are advising British citizens leaving the Gulf how to avoid ‘massive’ tax bills

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Putin’s aide says no part of Russia is safe after Kyiv hits base 800km from border

Moscow says Ukrainian attacks on infrastructure within Russia rose sharply in 2025

The Independent UK

Iran lashes out with attacks on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Israel hits Beirut

Iran has lashed out with multiple attacks on its Gulf neighbors and Israel following the killing of one of its top leaders in an airstrike, using some of its latest missiles to evade air defenses and killing two near Tel Aviv

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