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France, Spain, Bahrain, India condemn Iranian attack on Ras Laffan in Qatar

Mar 20, 2026

Doha [Qatar], March 20: H.H. Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, Emir of the State of Qatar, held phone calls today with a number of Arab and international leaders to discuss developments in the region following the attack targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City and its implications as a serious escalation threatening regional security and stability and undermining global energy supply security.
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'Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans' initiative raises AED3.3bn during Ramadan; launches AED1 bn 'Mother of the Nation City' project

Mar 20, 2026

Abu Dhabi [UAE], March 20: Since its launch under the patronage of President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the Mother of the Nation Endowment for Orphans initiative, launched by the Endowments and Minors' Funds Authority - Awqaf Abu Dhabi at the beginning of the Holy Month of Ramadan, has raised AED3.3 billion during the Holy Month, representing an inspiring humanitarian model and a national initiative aimed at establishing a sustainable endowment funding source to support orphans across the UAE and enhance their quality of life, while strengthening social cohesion and contributing to a more balanced and sustainable society.

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State Security Apparatus dismantles terrorist network linked to Hezbollah, Iran; arrests members

Mar 20, 2026

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Bahrain intercepts, destroys 139 missiles, 238 drones since start of Iranian attacks

Mar 20, 2026

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Japan rejects US intelligence assessment of a 'significant shift' in its Taiwan stance

Mar 19, 2026

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Delcy Rodriguez replaces Venezuela's Defence Minister Vladimir Padrino

Mar 19, 2026

Caracas [Venezuela], March 19: Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez has announced that she is replacing the country's longtime defence minister, General Vladimir Padrino, a central figure from the administration of...
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Ukraine sends 201 military experts to counter Iranian drones in the Gulf

Mar 19, 2026

Kiev [Ukraine], March 19: More than 200 Ukrainian military experts are in the Gulf region and wider Middle East helping governments in their defence against Iran's drone attacks, Ukraine's President...
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Iran announces arrests, says US, Israel suffering 'defeats'

Mar 19, 2026

Tehran [Iran], March 19: Iranian authorities have announced hundreds more arrests across the country, as well as operations to counter what they describe as "traitors" aligned with the interests of...
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Iran says situation under control after strikes on gas facilities

Mar 19, 2026
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King Charles welcomes Nigeria's president on historic state visit

Mar 19, 2026
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Europe should no longer sell itself short to the US: Merz

Mar 19, 2026
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Attacks hit military aircraft factories in Russia; Lithuania bans entry of Russians

Mar 19, 2026
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Iran was not rebuilding enrichment prior to war: US intel chief Gabbard

Mar 19, 2026
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Al-Azhar condemns Iran's 'unjustified attacks' on Gulf states, several Arab and Islamic states

Mar 18, 2026
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Abdullah bin Zayed holds phone calls with foreign ministers, officials to discuss regional developments

Mar 18, 2026
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UAE leaders condole with President of Georgia over passing of Catholicos-Patriarch of All Georgia Ilia II

Mar 18, 2026
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In phone call with King of Bahrain, US President emphasises his country's full support towards GCC states, condemns Iranian attacks

Mar 18, 2026
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Washington targets Iran's fortified missile sites near Hormuz

Mar 18, 2026
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Jordan strongly condemns Iranian attack on UAE killing civilian in Al Bahya

Mar 17, 2026
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13 Iranian ballistic missiles, drones destroyed in Qatar

Mar 17, 2026
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UAE President receives Envoy of President of Republic of Korea

Mar 17, 2026
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Kuwait Interior Ministry arrests Hezbollah-affiliated terrorist cell planning to threaten national security

Mar 17, 2026
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UAE announces temporary, partial closure of its airspace as an exceptional precautionary measure

Mar 17, 2026
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UAE air defences responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran

Mar 17, 2026
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GCC strongly condemns continued heinous Iranian attacks on UAE, other GCC states

Mar 17, 2026
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GCAA: Air traffic operations return to normal across UAE Airspace

Mar 17, 2026