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Israel denies ‘dragging’ US into war – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

After Tehran strikes, Trump says Israel won't attack Iran gas fields anymore

Trump's comments came hours after he green-lit an Israeli strike on Iran's main natural gas facility.

Axios

‘Israel violently lashed out’: Trump says US ‘knew nothing’ of South Pars gas field strike; warns Iran after Qatar LNG hub hit

Israel struck Iran's South Pars gas field, prompting retaliation against Qatar's energy facilities. US President Donald Trump blamed Israel for the initial strike and warned of massive US retaliation if Qatar is attacked again. Iran also targeted UAE energy sites. Global energy markets are experiencing significant price surges due to…

The Times of India

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Qatar expels Iranian military, security attachés and staff after strikes on key energy facilities

Qatar expelled key Iranian military and security officials following missile strikes on its energy infrastructure. The Qatari Foreign Ministry declared the attachés and their staff persona non grata, citing repeated Iranian aggression and violations of sovereignty. This diplomatic fallout follows significant damage to the Ras Laffan Industrial City, a critical…

The Times of India

Qatar condemns 'brazen' Iran missile attack as conflict rages on

Qatar’s interior ministry has confirmed that Ras Laffan Industrial City suffered “extensive damage” after being hit by missile attacks

Evening Standard

‘Extensive damage’ to Qatar refinery after Iran revenge strikes

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The Independent UK

Qatar gas hub hit by missile, fire erupts at key LNG facility: Ras Laffan attack shakes global energy markets amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A missile attack on Qatar's vital gas facility, a shared energy lifeline with Iran, has triggered a fire and damage, escalating the ongoing Iran vs US–Israel war. This strike targets critical global energy infrastructure, raising fears of widespread supply disruptions and economic instability. The incident marks a dangerous shift towards…

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Middle East war: why tit-for-tat attacks on gasfields are a major escalation

Strikes on South Pars and Ras Laffan are first time fossil fuel energy production facilities have been hit. Why is it significant?

The Guardian - UK

Iran threatens Gulf energy facilities after Israeli attack on its largest gasfield

Revolutionary Guards say they will strike infrastructure in Saudi Arabia, UAE and Qatar after South Pars field hit

The Guardian - UK

Choke on Strait of Hormuz hurts many nations, US is not one of them - in fact, it profits

President Donald Trump's recent appeal to Asian allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions in the war against Iran, bluntly brought to focus their outsized reliance: "Countries that receive oil through the Strait of Hormuz must take care of that passage — China, Japan, South Korea…

The Times of India

Eid truce: Pakistan and Afghanistan temporarily halt military operations after deadly Kabul strike

Pakistan has temporarily halted military operations against Afghanistan for Eid, following requests from Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. This pause comes amid escalating border tensions after a deadly Kabul attack, which Pakistan claims targeted a site used for drone storage and training suicide bombers.

The Times of India

Tesla makes supercharging free across UAE and gulf stations during ‘tough times’

Tesla has activated free Supercharging across its UAE network and select Gulf locations, a move reserved for challenging times. This temporary relief for electric vehicle owners applies to numerous charging points in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah, and Saudi Arabia and Qatar. The company has not…

The Times of India

Eid ul Fitr 2026 alert in the UAE, Kuwait, Qatar: No open grounds, prayers only inside mosques as Gulf countries announce new guidelines amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Eid ul Fitr 2026 prayers in the UAE will be held exclusively inside mosques nationwide, suspending traditional outdoor prayer grounds. This significant shift aims to enhance public safety and streamline organisation amidst heightened regional sensitivities due to the ongoing Iran vs US-Israel war. While the venue changes, the timing and…

The Times of India

Israel launches new strikes on Tehran and Lebanon as Iran hits back and fires on Gulf neighbors

Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions as air defenses worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire

The Independent UK

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Sports Illustrated

How Nike Leaned on USMNT Player Input for 2026 World Cup Kits

Many U.S. players were left underwhelmed with the kits for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

Euronews

Qatar rejects Iran's denial of civilian targets as attacks continue

Qatar said no conflict mediation was under way as Iranian attacks continued, with almost all threats intercepted so far. Doha hailed Europe's defence support, calling for "important increase in our defence and security partnerships with Europe."

International Business Times UK

Iran's Economic War Targets Gulf Wealth — Global Investors Rethink Risk

Iran's economic war targets banks, data centres and Gulf hubs, forcing investors to rethink risk as Dubai, UAE and Qatar face growing instability.

The Independent UK

Upcoming ‘Finalissima’ between Lionel Messi’s Argentina and Spain cancelled

The match was due to be played on 27 March in Qatar, but it has been cancelled due to the conflict in the region

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Euronews

Regional tensions delay F1 and MotoGP races and Finalissima in Qatar cancelled

Formula 1 has cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix, Qatar’s MotoGP race has been postponed to November and the Spain-Argentina Finalissima in Qatar has also been canned.

The Times of India

Qatar news: 7-day Eid Al Fitr 2026 holiday announced for public sector employees

Qatar has announced a seven-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector employees, running from March 17 to March 23, 2026. This extended break allows government workers to celebrate the end of Ramadan with family and participate in festivities. The private sector is expected to offer at least three paid…

Autosport

MotoGP postpones Qatar GP to November due to Middle East conflict

MotoGP reshuffles calendar and reveals late-season date for the postponed Qatar event

The Times of India

Iran war fallout: CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in seven Middle East countries

CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This decision follows a review of the situation and inputs from local schools and authorities. Previously postponed exams are also nullified. The board will announce the method for declaring results…

The Times of India

Force majeure explained: Why Gulf countries are invoking it amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Middle East conflict triggers force majeure declarations from Gulf energy producers like Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Attacks and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted oil and gas exports, causing global price spikes and supply chain concerns amid Iran vs US-Israel war. This legal clause highlights the immediate…

The Independent UK

Yesterday Dubai – tomorrow, who knows? How Iran conflict could change UK travel plans once and for all

Dubai, seen for decades as a safe and serene haven, now finds itself on the Foreign Office no-go – along with Abu Dhabi, just down the road in the UAE, and Doha in Qatar. So what does this mean for the future of tourism in the Gulf? Simon Calder finds…

Euronews

Qatar repels overnight Iran raid as evacuations announced, officials outline supply readiness

Missile interceptions and precautionary evacuations in Doha highlight rising regional tensions as Qatar activates emergency preparedness plans and reassures residents about supply chains.

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