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Recent Articles

The Houthis’ entry could further hurt global shipping if they again target vessels in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait off the Red Sea.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the month-old war in the Middle East on Saturday by claiming a missile launch that Israel said it intercepted. Pakistan said regional powers plan to meet Sunday on how to end the war, while Iran expressed …

chicagotribune.com • Mar 28, 2026 Read Full Article →
A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launch missiles toward Israel and raised fears of new attacks on Red Sea shipping CAIRO (AP) — A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi …

inquirer.com • Mar 28, 2026 Read Full Article →
The Houthis said they fired a barrage of missiles at “sensitive Israeli military sites” in southern Israel, their first since the start of the war in the Middle East a month ago. The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

CAIRO (AP) — A missile attack on Israel by Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen on Saturday raises concern that Tehran's proxies may again try to block Red Sea shipping routes, as Iran's chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz keeps another key global trade passage virtually …

sfgate.com • Mar 28, 2026 Read Full Article →
From the scale of the strikes and resulting casualties to the UAE’s calls for accountability, a detailed look at how the past month has unfolded.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

From the scale of the strikes and resulting casualties to the UAE’s calls for accountability, a detailed look at how the past month has unfolded. One month after Iran began launching missiles and drones at the UAE and other Gulf states, Abu Dhabi’s stance remains …

dubaistandard.com • Mar 28, 2026 Read Full Article →
Egyptian director Hosni Saleh has unveiled the first official poster for the film “39 Fighting”, starring the Egyptian artist Mostafa Shaaban, which chronicles the heroics of the martyr Ibrahim Al-Rifai, one of the heroes of the Egyptian armed forces who left a prominent mark on the history of the army.
Tone: Sensationalist Intent: Socialfragility

Egyptian director Hosni Saleh has unveiled the first official poster for the film “39 Fighting”, starring the Egyptian artist Mostafa Shaaban, which chronicles the heroics of the martyr Ibrahim Al-Rifai, one of the heroes of the Egyptian armed forces who left a prominent mark on …

okaz.com.sa • Mar 28, 2026 Read Full Article →
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched toward the country from Iran, in the latest wave of attacks targeting its security and stability.
Tone: Factual Intent: Militarypresence

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched toward the country from Iran, in the latest wave of attacks targeting its security and stability. In a statement, the ministry said its forces successfully …

aawsat.com • Mar 27, 2026 Read Full Article →
U.S. President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which carries about 20% of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, or face the destruction of its energy plants.
Tone: Alarmist Intent: Socialfragility

DUBAI, March 27 (Reuters) - Gulf Arab states are telling the U.S. that any deal with Tehran should do more than end the war, and must permanently curb Iran’s missile and drone capabilities and ensure global energy supplies are never again “weaponized”, four Gulf sources …

huffpost.com • Mar 27, 2026 Read Full Article →
The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched toward the country from Iran, in the latest wave of attacks targeting its security and stability.
Tone: Factual Intent: Militarypresence

The UAE Ministry of Defense announced that its air defenses on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 drones launched toward the country from Iran, in the latest wave of attacks targeting its security and stability. In a statement, the ministry said its forces successfully …

aawsat.com • Mar 27, 2026 Read Full Article →
DMCC builds next-gen landmarks transforming Dubai's southern corridor
Tone: Sensationalist Intent: Economic

DMCC builds next-gen landmarks transforming Dubai's southern corridor Following the recent unveiling of details regarding the 600-metre-plus megatall skyscraper in the Uptown Dubai district, a clearer picture of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)’s unique development philosophy is emerging. At a time when global real estate …

gulfnews.com • Mar 27, 2026 Read Full Article →
DMCC drives transformation of Dubai’s southern corridor with next-generation landmarks.
Tone: Sensationalist Intent: Economic

DMCC drives transformation of Dubai’s southern corridor with next-generation landmarks. Following the recent unveiling of details about the 600-metre-plus megatall skyscraper in the Uptown Dubai district, a clearer picture is emerging of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC)’s distinctive development philosophy. At a time when global …

dubaistandard.com • Mar 27, 2026 Read Full Article →
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