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March 1, 2026

UAE offers free hotel accommodation to all passengers stranded amid Iranian missile, drone attacks

Thousands of travellers have been stuck in the UAE since Saturday after Iran targeted several parts of the country.

Dubai Airport
March 1, 2026

Killing of Iran’s leader violates moral, international law: Putin

Mr Putin said Mr Khamenei will be remembered in Russia as an outstanding statesman.

Vladimir Putin
March 1, 2026

At least 40 Iranian officials killed in U.S.-Israel strikes

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was listed among the top government officials killed in the attack.

Missile attack on Israel
March 1, 2026

Ghana activates plan to evacuate nationals from Middle East amid U.S.-Israel war on Iran

The ministry on Sunday said assessments are underway to determine the evacuation needs of Ghanaian citizens.

March 1, 2026
Chinese flag
February 28, 2026

UK joins war against Iran

Mr Starmer justified his stance by citing what he described as direct threats posed by the Iranian regime on British soil.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
February 28, 2026

‘There are many signs Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead,’ Netanyahu says

The Israeli prime minister said Israel, in collaboration with the U.S., coordinated the bombing of Iran on Saturday.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Credit: CNN)
February 28, 2026

Bahrain confirms external attacks within its borders, affirms right to respond

The Bahraini government described the external attacks within its borders as a brazen violation of its sovereignty and security.

Flag of Bahrain
February 28, 2026

U.S., Israel strikes on Iran threaten global stability, economies in Africa, AU warns

Mr Youssouf appealed to the warring countries to adopt dialogue and abide by international law and the United Nations Charter.

Mahmoud Youssouf
February 28, 2026

Emirates, Qatar Airways suspend operations amid airspace closure due to U.S., Iran hostilities

Earlier on Saturday, the U.S. and Israel launched deadly airstrikes on Iran. 

Emirates and Qatar Airways