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  • Published: Tue Mar 31, 2026, 7:39 AM

US ready to curtail Iranian attacks on region; Israel forging new alliances against Iran

By:Poojaraj ManiyeriBahni BandyopadhyayElizabeth GonzalesLaraib Anwer
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Key Events

Summary

  • Trump said was willing to end war even if Strait of Hormuz remains closed: Wall Street Journal
  • Dubai confirmed no oil leakage, no injuries after Kuwaiti tanker fire
  • UAE extended remote learning for private and public schools till April 17; Dubai's KHDA also announced the extension for all private educational institutions
  • Dubai confirmed 4 injured after debris from interception fell on homes in the emirate's southern area
  • UAE announced fuel prices, with April rates seeing an increase compared to March
  • UAE air defences engaged 12 missiles, 36 UAVs on March 31; injuries at 188
  • US issued Level 3 travel advisory for UAE
  • UAE higher education to remain online until April 17
  • The US military said it was prepared to curtail any attacks by Iran on the region after Iranian threats against US companies
  • Netanyahu said Israel is forging new alliances with countries in the region
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  • 10:57 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 10:45 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 10:44 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 10:31 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 9:30 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 9:17 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 8:24 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    EU says 'necessary' to reduce fuel demand

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  • 8:06 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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    South Africans rush to fuel pumps

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  • 6:42 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 6:34 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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    Saudi Arabia intercepts two drones

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    Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Pakistanis

  • 4:56 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 4:48 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    More vessels are flowing through Strait of Hormuz: Hegseth

  • 4:30 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    4 expats injured in Dubai

  • 4:20 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 4:14 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 4:09 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 3:45 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 3:02 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 2:58 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    Qatar suspends visa-on-arrival for Pakistanis

  • 2:50 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 2:43 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    EU condemns Israel death penalty law as 'clear step backwards'

  • 2:34 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 2:28 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 2:19 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    Qatar announces April fuel prices

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  • 1:39 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 1:27 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 12:54 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 12:32 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 12:25 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 12:11 PM, Mar 31, 2026

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    Dubai confirms sounds heard due to interception operations

  • 12:06 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    China expresses 'gratitude' after three vessels transit Hormuz strait

  • 12:03 PM, Mar 31, 2026

    EU tells members to prepare for 'prolonged disruption' to energy markets

  • 11:55 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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    Explosion heard near Iraq's Erbil airport: AFP journalist

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  • 11:32 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 11:24 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 11:21 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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    quote    This is yet another baseless, dishonest smear designed to mislead the public.

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  • 10:20 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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  • 9:31 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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    Indonesia urges respect for international law after peacekeepers killed

  • 8:42 AM, Mar 31, 2026

    South Korea to start crude oil swap with local refiners, ministry says

  • 8:36 AM, Mar 31, 2026

    Japan PM says to work closely with Indonesia on energy security

  • 8:24 AM, Mar 31, 2026

    UAE ambassador to India says Emirates will defend itself

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  • 8:11 AM, Mar 31, 2026

    Oil slips, stocks rise: AFP

  • 8:04 AM, Mar 31, 2026

    South Korea proposes $17.3-billion extra budget

  • 7:54 AM, Mar 31, 2026

    Israel military says four soldiers killed in south Lebanon

  • 7:49 AM, Mar 31, 2026

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