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Maritime insurers cancel war risk cover in Gulf: Will it spike energy cost?
Insurers announced they were cancelling war risk coverage after the IRGC said the Strait of Hormuz was 'closed'.
Dubai hotel guests shelter in car park as Iran attacks
Dubai hotel guests were evacuated to a basement car park after Iranian missiles struck UAE targets.
UN chief warns of Israeli-made humanitarian crisis in Gaza amid war on Iran
Crossings have been shut since Saturday as the displaced population of Gaza remains dependent on humanitarian aid.
Is the US arming Mexican cartels?
Eighty percent of weapons seized from Mexican cartels come from the US, according to Mexico’s defence minister.
US Speaker says US had to attack Iran after Israel did
Senior US Republican Mike Johnson told reporters the US had to attack Iran to protect US interests.
Video: Top Democrat says there was no imminent threat to the US from Iran
US Democratic senator Mark Warner says there was no “imminent threat” from Iran to the US.
Iran holds mass funeral for girls, staff killed in US-Israel school attack
Thousands gather in Minab for a mass funeral, chanting against the US and Israel after the school bombing.
Israeli strikes in Beirut as Hezbollah launches drones at Israel
Clouds of smoke rose over Beirut’s southern suburbs as Israel escalated its bombardment of the Lebanese capital.
Could the US run low on weapons for its assault on Iran?
Analysts say the US has already used up about one-quarter of its missile interceptors, crucial for a prolonged assault.
US sanctions Rwandan army and top officials for supporting M23 in DRC
Kinshasa welcomed the sanctions while Kigali said the US move 'unjustly' targets Rwanda.