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Summary

  • Falling debris after a missile interception in Abu Dhabi killed an Indian and a Pakistani national. The incident also resulted in injuring an Emirati, a Jordanian, and an Indian.
  • On March 26, UAE air defences dealt with 11 drones and 15 ballistic missiles.
  • Trump said that Iran is begging to make a deal, offering 10 oil tankers to the US 'as a present'.
  • Israel military says carried out 'wide-scale strikes' in Iran; air defences later responded to incoming missiles from Iran.
  • Pakistan says 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place' via Islamabad.
  • 1:00 AM, Mar 27, 2026

    End of Day 27

  • 12:45 AM, Mar 27, 2026

    Trump's pause extended

  • 11:22 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Grossi calls for maximum restraint

    quote    Given that it is an operating nuclear power plant with a large amount of nuclear material, DG Grossi warns that damage to the facility could result in a major radiological accident affecting a large area in Iran and beyond

    IAEA on X

  • 11:17 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Saudi Arabia intercepts drone in the Eastern Region: Ministry

  • 10:53 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Second Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon

  • 10:40 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Kuwait activates early warning system on smartphones

  • 10:22 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Look: US Air Force F-35 Lightning II refuels mid-air while on combat mission

  • 10:17 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    World Bank says ready to help

  • 9:55 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Hezbollah denies any presence in Kuwait

  • 9:45 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Look: Israelis mourn fallen soldier

  • 9:34 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Resilient supply chains in the UAE

  • 8:47 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Blasts in Iran: State media

  • 8:31 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Indian embassy in UAE issues statement

    quote    Embassy of India expresses its deepest condolences at the tragic demise of an Indian national due to falling debris in Abu Dhabi today. The Embassy is closely coordinating with the UAE authorities to render all possible support and assistance.

    Indian embassy in UAE

  • 8:25 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    1 dead, 25 injured in Israel

  • 8:16 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Iraq rejects any 'attack, targeting' of Gulf states, Jordan

  • 8:11 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    French initiative on re-opening Hormuz

  • 7:50 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Iran allowed passage of oil tankers as a 'present': Trump

  • 7:46 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    No radiation leaks in Kuwait: Ministry

    quote    All readings recorded to date, thankfully, fall within the natural baseline limits, and no unusual radiological indicators or changes that would warrant concern have been detected

    Spokesman for Kuwait's ministry of health

  • 7:35 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Why is Pakistan involved in efforts to stop the war?

  • 7:28 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Houthis warn of 'military response'

  • 7:25 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Zelenskyy in Saudi Arabia

  • 7:17 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    How Kuwait engages hostile targets

  • 6:52 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Iran must make a deal: Trump

  • 6:49 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    6 hostile ballistic missiles enter Kuwaiti airspace

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    US claims Iranian IRGC naval commander killed

  • 6:36 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Operational update from Qatar Airways

  • 6:31 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Bahraini ministers visit the injured

  • 6:23 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    France holds talks on freedom of navigation

  • 6:12 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Pakistani embassy in UAE offers condolences

  • 5:54 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Iran responded to 15-point proposal: Tasnim

  • 5:47 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Bahrain shares update

  • 5:37 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Iran 'better get serious' in talks: Trump

    quote    They better get serious soon, before it is too late, because once that happens, there is NO TURNING BACK, and it won't be pretty!

    US President Donald Trump

  • 5:33 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Israel says it killed IRGC navy commander

  • 5:28 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Jordan condemns Abu Dhabi attack

    quote    The ministry stressed Jordan’s full solidarity with the UAE in confronting the Iranian attacks and its complete support for any measures the country takes to protect its sovereignty, security, and the safety of its citizens and residents.

    Jordan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs

  • 5:00 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    The Phillipines acts to improve fuel security

  • 4:50 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Award dedictaed to Sheikh Mohamed, frontline workers

  • 4:39 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    UAE deaths at 11

  • 4:25 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Oil jumps

  • 4:21 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Kuwait defence minister visits the airport following attack

  • 4:12 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    14 referred to criminal court in Bahrain

  • 3:55 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Malaysian vessels to be allowed to cross Hormuz

  • 3:29 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Indian, Pakistani killed in Abu Dhabi shrapnel incident 

  • 3:14 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Kuwait Airways provides service for submitting visa requests to Saudi Arabia

  • 3:12 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Pakistan says 'US-Iran indirect talks are taking place'

  • 2:55 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Trump says US 'needs nothing from NATO'

  • 2:54 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Canada urges G7 to 'collectively' back Iran de-escalation: minister to AFP

  • 2:51 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Trump says Iran must act quickly to salvage talks

  • 2:39 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    US Army raises maximum enlistment age to 42

  • 1:48 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Saudi Arabia intercepts, destroys 3 drones

  • 1:24 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Dubai Police issue reminder on debris

  • 1:18 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Pentagon considers diverting Ukraine military aid to the Middle East, Washington Post reports

  • 12:12 PM, Mar 26, 2026

    Israeli soldier killed in south Lebanon fighting

  • 11:41 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Asian Cup 2027 draw postponed

  • 11:31 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Israel took Iran's Araghchi, Qalibaf off hit-list on Pakistan request, Pakistani official says: Reuters

  • 11:01 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    2 dead, 3 injured after shrapnel falls in Abu Dhabi

  • 10:43 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Number of wounded rises to 6 in Iranian missile attack in Israel

  • 10:32 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Oman Air flights to Dubai remain cancelled till April 15

  • 10:12 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    UAE deals with second wave of incoming missile, drone threats from Iran

  • 10:07 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Why is the Indian rupee sliding so sharply?

  • 10:03 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Israel medics say Iranian missile attack leaves 2 wounded

  • 9:02 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Israel says air defences responding to Iranian missiles

  • 8:39 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    UAE authorities say situation safe

  • 8:30 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Philippines suspends electricity market due to Middle East conflict

  • 8:24 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    What to do when you receive an emergency alert

  • 8:12 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    UAE air defences currently dealing with missile threat

  • 7:58 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Saudi Arabia intercepts 3 drones in eastern region

  • 7:53 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Japan says beginning release of state oil reserves

  • 7:43 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Israel military says carried out 'wide-scale strikes' in Iran

  • 7:42 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Adnoc CEO Sultan Al Jaber says weaponising Hormuz strait is 'economic terrorism'

    quote    No country can be allowed to destabilise the global economy in this way. Not now. Not ever.

    Sultan Al Jaber

  • 7:35 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Kuwait downs two drones

  • 7:31 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    What has happened so far?

  • 7:25 AM, Mar 26, 2026

    Day 27 begins with strikes in Iran, drone attacks in GCC