Analysis

A drone strike near Dubai International Airport ignited a fire at a fuel storage facility on March 16, forcing authorities to temporarily suspend all flights at one of the world’s busiest aviation hubs. Emergency teams quickly contained the blaze, and officials confirmed there were no reported injuries, though several incoming flights were diverted while operations were halted. The incident was part of a wider wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks across Gulf states, targeting countries hosting U.S. military facilities. The disruption added to growing pressure on regional aviation and security as the broader conflict continued to spread across the Middle East.

Muskan Zahra

Mar 163 min

Israel launched a fresh wave of airstrikes on Tehran and Beirut as the regional conflict involving Israel, Iran, and Hezbollah entered its seventeenth day, further escalating hostilities across the Middle East. Israeli officials said the strikes targeted Hezbollah command centers in Beirut’s southern suburbs and military-linked infrastructure in Iran, including an aircraft associated with the late Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at Tehran’s Mehrabad Airport. The continued attacks come amid expanding Israeli ground operations in southern Lebanon and sustained air campaigns against Iranian-linked targets. Lebanese authorities report hundreds killed and more than 830,000 displaced, while Iranian officials say over 1,400 people have died in strikes since the conflict began on February 28, highlighting the growing humanitarian and regional impact of the war.

Muskan Zahra

Mar 163 min

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on several major powers — including China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the United Kingdom — to deploy warships to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions with Iran continue to disrupt global shipping. Trump argued that countries heavily dependent on Middle Eastern oil should help protect the strategic waterway rather than relying solely on the United States. The demand comes after Iranian actions effectively restricted tanker traffic through the strait following U.S.–Israeli strikes on Iran, sending oil prices above $100 per barrel. While Washington is pushing for a multinational naval coalition to escort commercial vessels, none of the named countries had publicly committed warships as of mid-March, leaving the security situation in the critical energy corridor unresolved.

Muskan Zahra

Mar 164 min

Iranian strikes on the UAE have killed Pakistani workers and threatened billions in remittances. Here's how the Iran-US-Israel war is devastating Pakistani families who depended on the Gulf dream.

Yasir Rai

Mar 148 min

Britain refused to join US-Israel strikes on Iran in March 2026. Here's why PM Keir Starmer held back, what legal and political pressures shaped his decision, and how Trump responded.

Yasir Rai

Mar 149 min

The Prince and Princess of Wales have visited the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) to praise the work of its lifesavers Further details about the specific location or timing of the engagemen

ISN MEDIA

Mar 141 min

King Charles has instituted new measures for his brother, Prince Andrew, who is preparing to move into a new home after being required to vacate the Royal Lodge in Windsor The relocation is the latest

ISN MEDIA

Mar 142 min

A significant military conflict in the Middle East has now entered its third week, prompting international analysis of its potential trajectory and broader geopolitical implications The war, which beg

ISN MEDIA

Mar 142 min