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Intercepted missile shrapnel kills Pakistani national in Bani Yas area: Abu Dhabi Govt

Mar 17, 2026

The authorities in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi responded to an incident resulting from the fall of shrapnel in the Bani Yas area, following the interception of a ballistic missile by air defenses, which resulted in the death of a person of Pakistani nationality.

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Trade and energy anchor Brazil-Bolivia ties, says Brazilian President Lula da Silva

Mar 17, 2026
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Qatar intercepts missiles, falling debris sparks "limited fire" in industrial zone; no injuries reported

Mar 17, 2026
A person rides a scooter as smoke billows from the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after debris from a drone intercepted by air defences triggered a fire, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates (Photo/Reuters)

UAE repels Iranian missiles and drones as air defence systems engage targets

Mar 17, 2026
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US embassy, hotel in Baghdad, south Iraqi oilfield targeted by Iranian drones

Mar 17, 2026
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Kuwait military neutralises drone threat to safeguard critical infrastructure

Mar 17, 2026
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Taiwan detects 2 PLA aircraft, 8 PLAN vessels, 1 official ship around its territory

Mar 17, 2026
A man walks at the site of a drug users rehabilitation hospital destroyed in what the Taliban said was a Pakistani air strike in Kabul, Afghanistan(Photo/Reuters)

UN Special Rapporteur expresses concerns over Pakistani airstrikes in Afghanistan; urges de-escalation

Mar 17, 2026

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Russia urges end to Middle East hostilities, condemns US-Israel actions

Mar 17, 2026

The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday issued a strong statement condemning the recent escalation of violence in the Middle East, blaming the United States and Israel for what it described as a "treacherous and unprovoked attack on Iran" and calling for an immediate end to hostilities.
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Human Rights Focus Pakistan urges for family safety of slain Christian labourer

Mar 17, 2026

Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP) has expressed deep concern over the death of a young Christian labourer, Marqas Masih, who was brutally harmed and killed while working under exploitative conditions at a rural farmhouse.

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Saudi air defences intercept, destroy hostile drones in latest wave of aerial threats

Mar 17, 2026

Saudi Arabia "intercepted and destroyed" several drones in its eastern region. This follows a call yesterday between the UAE President and Saudi Crown Prince, who discussed "blatant Iranian attacks" and "grave threats" to stability, stressing the need for "prioritising serious dialogue" and an "immediate cessation" of military escalation.
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Tanker hit by "unknown projectile" near Fujairah; UKMTO confirms "no injuries"

Mar 17, 2026
Smoke rises in the Fujairah Oil Industry Zone after debris from a drone intercepted by air defences fell in the area, according to the Fujairah media office, amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates. (Photo/Reuters)

Drone strike triggers fire at Fujairah Oil Industry Zone; "no casualties" reported

Mar 17, 2026
Iranian Navy Chief Rear Admiral Shahram Irani (Image Source: Iranian state media)

"Deadly retaliation" awaits enemies over killing of sailors in Indian Ocean, warns Iran Navy chief

Mar 17, 2026
Missiles on display at the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Aerospace Force Museum in Tehran, Iran. (Photo/Reuters)

IRGC launches 57th wave of strikes on US bases and "occupied territories"

Mar 17, 2026
US Vice President JD Vance (Photo/Reuters)

"Trying to drive a wedge between me, President": JD Vance when asked about previous comments on Middle East

Mar 17, 2026
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UAE reopens airspace as flight operations return to normal after "comprehensive assessment"

Mar 17, 2026
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Pakistani airstrike on Kabul drug rehabilitation centre kills over 400 civilians: Afghan authorities

Mar 17, 2026
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UAE shuts airspace following Iranian missile, drone strikes

Mar 17, 2026
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Photo: x/@IsraeliPM)

"Light will triumph over darkness, good will triumph over evil": Israeli PM Netanyahu wishes 'happy holiday season' to Iran

Mar 17, 2026
India's Permanent Representative to the UN Harish Parvathaneni (File Photo/ANI)

"Violence in name of religion must be condemned": India's UN Envoy at International Day to Combat Islamophobia

Mar 17, 2026
High Commissioner Pranay Verma (Photo/High Commission of India, Dhaka)

India, Bangladesh focus on LOC, power exchange market

Mar 17, 2026
US President Donald Trump (Photo/Reuters)

"It'll be wrapped up soon and we are going to have a much safer world," says Trump on Iran-US war

Mar 17, 2026
Afghan Taliban members in a holding area or shelter amidst escalating tensions between Pakistan and Afghanistan (Photo: x/@IHRF_English)

Over 400 killed in Pakistani airstrike on Kabul rehabilitation centre, says Taliban govt

Mar 17, 2026
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"Distorted, selective picture of India": MEA on USCIRF's recommendation to sanction RAW, RSS

Mar 16, 2026
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Trump says Israel 'would never' use nuclear weapon against Iran

Mar 16, 2026