International
The United Arab Emirates has denied any involvement in an alleged strike on an Iranian desalination facility, pushing back against claims that Abu Dhabi had expanded its role in the widening regional conflict. The denial came as tensions remained high across the Gulf, with governments trying to contain fallout from the ongoing Iran-US-Israel war and […]
International
The United Arab Emirates issued a fresh public safety advisory after authorities said they were responding to an incoming missile threat, as the wider Iran-linked conflict continued to spill across the Gulf. Residents were told to remain in safe locations and follow official updates, underlining the seriousness of the alert as air defence systems were […]
International
Saudi Arabia sharpened its warning to Iran early Monday after a fresh drone threat near the Shaybah oil field, saying Tehran would be the “biggest loser” if it continued attacking Arab states. The statement signalled growing Gulf concern that the Iran-US-Israel conflict is expanding beyond its main fronts and placing key regional energy infrastructure under […]
International
Kuwait said fuel storage facilities at Kuwait International Airport were targeted in a drone attack as regional tensions linked to the Iran conflict continued to spread across the Gulf. The strike added to growing security concerns around critical infrastructure and airspace safety in the region. Kuwait Airport Fuel Tanks Targeted In Drone Attack Kuwait’s defence […]
Op-Eds Opinion
The past few weeks in West Asian geopolitics have offered a telling contrast. On one hand, the Saudi Arabia–Pakistan defence understanding generated headlines, political messaging, and familiar alliance-style signalling. On the other, India and the United Arab Emirates quietly announced a defence partnership framework that avoided dramatic language altogether. Yet it is
International
Several Arab Gulf countries, led by Saudi Arabia, have privately warned the United States against carrying out a military strike on Iran. Gulf leaders told Washington that attacking Tehran could destabilise the region, disrupt oil markets and trigger wider conflict. Reasons For Caution Gulf states have expressed concern that a US strike could fuel instability […]
Entertainment
The Hindi spy thriller Dhurandhar has been denied theatrical release across all major Gulf Cooperation Council countries, dealing a blow to its overseas box office prospects. Authorities in markets including the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman and Bahrain did not grant clearance for the film, effectively blocking its screening in the region. […]