Middle East

UAE says its air defense is intercepting ballistic missiles, drones launched from Iran

UAE says its air defense is intercepting ballistic missiles, drones launched from Iran

Defense Ministry says sounds heard come from air defense systems intercepting missiles and drones

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European Council president calls for ceasefire in Lebanon, protection of civilians
26.03.2026

European Council president calls for ceasefire in Lebanon, protection of civilians

Antonio Costa calls situation ‘appalling,’ urges Hezbollah to halt attacks and Israel to stop military operations

Kuwait says it foiled ‘Hezbollah-linked’ plot targeting state leaders
26.03.2026

Kuwait says it foiled ‘Hezbollah-linked’ plot targeting state leaders

Interior Ministry says 6 suspects arrested; network includes 5 Kuwaiti, 2 Iranian, 2 Lebanese nationals

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3, injures 4
26.03.2026

Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon kills 3, injures 4

Airstrike targets town of Kounin in Nabatieh governorate as attacks on Lebanon continue

Medical group accuses RSF of displacing 3,000 in Sudan’s Blue Nile
26.03.2026

Medical group accuses RSF of displacing 3,000 in Sudan’s Blue Nile

Group says fighters destroyed Al-Kurmuk hospital; governor says situation stable along border

Israeli soldiers torture baby in Gaza to force father’s confession: Report
26.03.2026

Israeli soldiers torture baby in Gaza to force father’s confession: Report

Infant abused during interrogation near Al-Maghazi camp, later released while father remains detained