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Saudi Arabia intercepts drones, ballistic missile in its eastern region

Saudi Arabia intercepts drones, ballistic missile in its eastern region

Aerial threats detected and destroyed by air defense systems before reaching their targets, Defense Ministry says

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Iran permits safe passage through Strait of Hormuz to vessels not involved in 'aggression'
25.03.2026

Iran permits safe passage through Strait of Hormuz to vessels not involved in 'aggression'

'Non-hostile' vessels must 'fully comply with declared safety and security regulations,’ says Iran’s UN mission

Kuwait cuts oil output over disruption to shipping in Hormuz Strait
25.03.2026

Kuwait cuts oil output over disruption to shipping in Hormuz Strait

Kuwait Petroleum Corportaion says full production could be resumed within 3-4 months

Most UN Security Council members denounce Israel's 'forcible displacement' of Palestinians
24.03.2026

Most UN Security Council members denounce Israel's 'forcible displacement' of Palestinians

Bahrain, Denmark, France, Greece, Latvia, Pakistan, Somalia and UK demand Israel 'immediately and completely cease all settlement activities in the occupied Palestinian territory'

 Board of Peace envoy warns Gaza situation remains 'very difficult' despite ceasefire progress
24.03.2026

Board of Peace envoy warns Gaza situation remains 'very difficult' despite ceasefire progress

'The health care system is in collapse. There is no functioning economy,' says Nickolay Mladenov

Israeli officials say Trump ‘serious’ on Iran deal, but prospects uncertain
24.03.2026

Israeli officials say Trump ‘serious’ on Iran deal, but prospects uncertain

Officials say US terms expected to address nuclear program, missiles and proxies as skepticism persists