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A luxury residential high-rise in the Dubai Creek Harbour district was struck by a drone on Wednesday (Mar 11), sparking a blaze that triggered emergency evacuations across the waterfront neighbourhood. Scroll down for video and more.

Chelsea's Pedro Neto shoving the ball boy vs PSG in Champions League R16 match triggred a righfully angered reaction from the PSG players who scolded the visiting footballer for his actions which sent the ball boy tumbling down towards the advertising boards.

Arsenal snatched a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen to preserve their unbeaten record in Europe this season, while Bodo/Glimt continued their fairytale run with a 3-0 win over Sporting. Alvaro Arbeloa's record 15-time European champions avenged their loss to City in the league phase as Valverde struck three times in the first half to hand Madrid full control.

MEA confirms death of two Indians in the West Asia war; one remains missing after attacks on merchant vessels. India sets up 24/7 control room for Gulf diaspora.

Did Iran just attack US-linked oil tankers in the Persian Gulf? Tehran has claimed responsibility for twin tanker explosions near Iraq after an underwater drone strike triggered a massive fire at sea. But what exactly happened, and why were these ships targeted? Scroll down to find out.

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s strikes on Gulf states and Jordan. The measure passed with 13 votes in favour, while China and Russia abstained during the vote. The resolution was introduced by Bahrain on behalf of six Gulf nations and Jordan, calling for condemnation of the attacks and reaffirming the need to protect regional security and stability. Bahrain said the resolution has received backing from 135 countries, signalling broad international support for the move.

US law enforcement agencies in California have been briefed on a potential drone threat possibly linked to Iran, according to reports citing an FBI intelligence bulletin. The alert warned that Iran may have aspired to launch a surprise attack using unmanned aerial vehicles from an unidentified vessel off the US West Coast.

The United States will release 172 million barrels of oil from its Strategic Petroleum Reserve, according to the US Department of Energy. Officials said the release would take around 120 days to complete as the government moves to stabilise energy markets. The measure comes amid volatility in global oil supplies linked to the ongoing war in West Asia and concerns over disruptions to key shipping routes and energy infrastructure.

Dubai has paused its long-held Ramadan cannon tradition amid rising tensions from the Iran war. The cannon blast, historically used to signal the end of the daily fast during Ramadan, has been replaced with the sound of drumming to avoid panic during the conflict. The Ramadan cannon is a centuries-old tradition across parts of the Muslim world, used to mark the time of iftar when fasting ends at sunset. Authorities made the change after concerns that the loud cannon fire could be mistaken for an attack during the ongoing regional war. The move reflects how the conflict is beginning to affect everyday cultural traditions in the Gulf.

European nations are cautiously increasing their military presence in West Asia as regional tensions escalate. France is leading the effort, deploying an aircraft carrier strike group to the Mediterranean as part of a broader move to strengthen European naval readiness. The deployment comes as the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States continues to raise security concerns across the region. European governments say the increased presence is aimed at monitoring developments and protecting strategic maritime routes.

The United States has taken the first steps toward potential new global trade penalties by launching a probe into what it calls “unfair trade practices.” US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the investigation could lead to responsive actions by Washington, including the possibility of new tariffs. The move signals a tougher US approach to global trade enforcement as officials examine whether foreign policies are harming American industries.

'We know where Iranian 'sleeper cells' are', claims Trump as FBI issues alert in California for likely drone attack

LPG prices in India have surged amid rising tensions and conflict in West Asia. The increase comes as global energy markets react to disruptions linked to the ongoing war in the region. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens not to panic, saying the government is closely monitoring the situation and taking steps to manage the impact on domestic fuel supplies.

The UN Security Council has adopted a resolution condemning Iran’s strikes on Gulf states and Jordan. The measure passed with 13 votes in favour, while China and Russia abstained during the vote. The resolution was introduced by Bahrain on behalf of six Gulf nations and Jordan, calling for condemnation of the attacks and reaffirming the need to protect regional security and stability. Bahrain said the resolution has received backing from 135 countries, signalling broad international support for the move.

The US-Israel war on Iran has entered day 12, with Tehran saying the death toll in the country has surpassed 1,300 people since the start of the attacks. Iranian officials claim thousands more have been injured and large numbers of civilian sites have been damaged during the strikes. Iran’s UN ambassador has accused the United States and Israel of targeting civilian infrastructure during the campaign, allegations both countries have rejected. The conflict has triggered rising humanitarian concerns as strikes continue across Iranian territory and tensions escalate across the wider Middle East.

The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) says it has saved about $215 billion in US government spending through contract cancellations, workforce reductions and other cost-cutting measures. However, the figures have been widely disputed by analysts and watchdog groups who say the calculations may be inflated or difficult to verify. The claims come as the Trump administration faces growing scrutiny in Congress over the rising cost of the war with Iran, with lawmakers questioning the financial burden of the conflict. Critics argue that even if DOGE savings are accurate, the escalating military spending could offset those gains.

If an Iran-linked drone is launched at California, even if it is successfully intercepted and shot down by the US Navy over the Pacific, it fundamentally rewrites the rules of engagement

Former US National Security Adviser John Bolton has criticised President Donald Trump over calls for regime change, warning that public approval for the war is at its lowest level since World War II. Bolton said support for the conflict among Americans has dropped sharply, raising concerns about the political and strategic implications of the ongoing war involving the United States and Iran.

Iran has criticised the UN Security Council resolution that condemns its strikes on Gulf states, calling the decision a misuse of the international body. Tehran’s UN envoy said the resolution ignores the realities of the conflict and unfairly targets Iran. The Security Council resolution, introduced by Bahrain and backed by more than 130 countries, demands that Iran immediately halt all attacks on Gulf states, including Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Jordan. It passed with 13 votes in favour, while China and Russia abstained. Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations described the move as a distortion of facts, arguing that the broader crisis began after US and Israeli strikes on Iranian territory.