The latest confrontation around the Strait of Hormuz threatens regional shipping security and comes despite renewed diplomatic efforts to stabilize multiple Middle East conflicts.

Both countries, however, warned that they were ready to launch retaliatory attacks if provoked. The renewed hostilities raised concerns that the Middle East could plunge back into a full-scale war.

Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, explosions were reported over Jerusalem, and Iranian state media reported blasts in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan.

Air raid alerts sounded across Israel, explosions were reported over Jerusalem, and Iranian state media reported blasts in Tehran, Tabriz and Isfahan.

The U.S. Treasury said the sanctions cover 12 entities, including companies based in the Marshall Islands, the United Arab Emirates and China, as well as several vessels allegedly involved in disguising Iranian LPG shipments as originating from Oman.

The Arab League, meanwhile, warned that Israeli occupation policies and military actions across Palestinian, Lebanese and Syrian territories undermine peace efforts and regional stability.

The measure establishes a new cybersecurity clearinghouse involving federal agencies and industry partners, reflecting growing concerns about advanced AI systems' potential to expose critical software vulnerabilities.

Iran's Revolutionary Guards Corps, meanwhile, said it had launched missile and drone attacks against the headquarters of the U.S. Fifth Fleet, as well as an airbase and helicopters in a regional country.

The meeting in Washington follows U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he had received commitments from both sides aimed at reducing tensions.

Iran said it fired on a U.S. military base in the region, while the United States reported strikes on Iran’s Bandar Abbas port. Later, Axios reported that Washington and Tehran had agreed on a memorandum of understanding to extend their ceasefire for 60 days.

Governance, accountability and validation processes emerge as critical requirements for translating growing AI investment into measurable operational and security outcomes, according to the KPMG report.

Israeli and US officials had initially viewed former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad as a potential figure to lead Iran following the outbreak of war, according to a report by The New York Times.

Iran, which said its proposals presented to Washington included sanctions relief, the release of frozen funds, warned it would “open new fronts” against the United States if attacks resumed.

Pakistan is continuing to play a behind-the-scenes diplomatic role between the United States and Iran as tensions remain high over the ongoing conflict and negotiations.

The incident came hours after India condemned an attack on an Indian-flagged vessel off Oman’s coast, calling continued assaults on commercial shipping “unacceptable”.

The Pentagon on Tuesday revised the estimated cost of the war on Iran to nearly $29 billion, roughly $4 billion higher than the figure presented two weeks ago during Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s earlier testimony before Congress.

Shipping disruptions, sanctions and worsening humanitarian fears deepen global anxiety as Washington rejects Tehran’s latest peace proposal over nuclear concessions.

The United States on Friday announced a fresh round of sanctions targeting people and companies in China, Hong Kong, Belarus, and the United Arab Emirates for allegedly helping Iran acquire supplies and military equipment for its missile and drone programs.

The AI and Cyber: Empowering Defenders report, developed in collaboration with KPMG, highlights measurable gains in cost reduction, response speed and resilience.

The airline said it now operates to 137 destinations across 72 countries, with more than 1,300 weekly flights, representing about 75% of pre-disruption capacity. Services have resumed progressively across the Americas, Europe, Africa, West Asia and Asia-Pacific.

Mohammad Jafar Asadi's remarks came after Trump's assertion that he was dissatisfied with Iran’s latest offer, delivered through Pakistani mediators. Trump said he preferred a negotiated settlement but made clear military action remained an option.

The Wall Street Journal reported that U.S. officials said President Donald Trump had instructed aides to prepare for a sustained blockade of Iranian ports to increase pressure on Tehran. The move came after Iran warned of "unprecedented military action" if Washington continued seizing Iran-linked vessels.

The decision marks one of the most significant ruptures in the producer group's recent history. Long viewed as one of OPEC's most influential Gulf members after Saudi Arabia, the UAE said the move reflects a reassessment of its long-term energy strategy and production ambitions.

Eight technology domains, including AI, robotics, engineering biology and advanced materials are no longer advancing in isolation.

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Iran is in a “state of collapse” and said Tehran has approached Washington seeking relief from the US blockade on Iranian ports.

The exchange came as regional tensions remained high and Iran intensified diplomatic efforts to secure a broader halt to hostilities, dispatching Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to Pakistan and preparing for talks in Moscow.

Dubai, UAE -- A humanoid robot completed a half-marathon in China in a time faster than the human world record, according to state media and industry reports, highlighting rapid advances in robotics. The robot, widely referred to as “Lightning” or “Flash,” finished the 21.1-kilometer race in 50 minutes and 26...

According to a new UNDP policy brief, the impact is most severe in countries directly affected by the fighting and those reliant on imported energy. However, poorer nations geographically distant from the conflict are also expected to face significant long-term setbacks.

Riyadh, Saudi Arabia -- Saudi Arabia Railways (SAR) has launched five new logistics routes designed to enhance supply chain efficiency and integrate various transport modes.These routes link Arabian Gulf ports with the Kingdom’s central and northern regions, extending to the Red Sea and northern neighboring countries. By utilizing a multimodal...

The strikes hit multiple areas, including parts of Beirut, with emergency teams struggling to reach casualties amid heavy congestion. The health ministry urged residents to clear roads to allow ambulances access as rescue operations continued.

Iran has conveyed a fresh proposal to the United States through Pakistani intermediaries, seeking an agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and bring the ongoing war to an end, according to an Axios report.

If successful, Artemis II will carry four astronauts on a lunar flyby, testing critical systems needed for future missions that aim to land humans on the Moon and eventually establish a sustained presence there.

More than 3,000 rallies were held across all 50 states, with participation estimates ranging from several million to as many as eight million people, reports said.

AI-enhanced fraud is 4.5 times more profitable than traditional methods. “Agentic AI” systems can autonomously plan and execute complete fraud campaigns - from reconnaissance to ransom demands.

Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries continue to strengthen their position in global energy markets, supported by extensive natural resources, advanced infrastructure and sector expertise, according to data released by the GCC Statistical Centre. The data show that the region’s energy strategy is increasingly expanding beyond oil and gas production and...

UNCTAD data shows Brent crude oil prices rose above $90 per barrel, while natural gas prices also increased sharply after the disruption. Between Feb 27 and Mar 9, oil prices rose 27% to $91.8 per barrel, while gas prices climbed 74 percent.

Dubai, UAE -- Airlines has extended the suspension of flights to several Gulf destinations as regional tensions continue to affect aviation operations. The airline said flights to and from Oman, Kuwait, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Bahrain will remain suspended until Thursday while the situation is closely monitored. In a statement...

In a statement following a virtual meeting with International Energy Agency (IEA) Executive Director Fatih Birol, the ministers said they are considering recommendations discussed during talks and remain ready to coordinate potential action.

Opening statements in the first trial began in Los Angeles County Superior Court, where Instagram parent company Meta and Google’s YouTube are facing claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm young users.

Abu Dhabi, UAE — The General Secretariat of the Khalifa Award for Education, one of the institutions of the Zayed Humanitarian Legacy Foundation, announced the launch of the evaluation and judging phase for nominees’ submissions in the 19th cycle for 2026. This phase will be carried out through interviews conducted...

The dollar still functions as the world’s primary safe haven, and in moments of acute geopolitical uncertainty, capital flows toward US assets, particularly when positioning had been stretched against it.

Reports suggest some of Trump’s advisers would prefer Israel to initiate any strike, calculating that American public opinion would be more supportive if Washington were seen as backing an ally rather than acting unilaterally.

Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei described the negotiations as “very intensive” and said there were “constructive proposals” concerning both nuclear issues and sanctions relief.

Snap’s regional chief Hussein Freijeh outlines growth plans across MENA and APAC in an interview with TRENDS, highlighting startups, creators and mobile-first innovation opportunities.

Negotiations between Tehran and Beijing began at least two years ago but gained momentum after a 12-day conflict between Israel and Iran in June, a Reuters report said.

The renewed diplomacy comes as Washington has deployed two aircraft carriers, additional jets and ships, and reinforced air defenses across the region, heightening fears of potential strikes.

Speaking ahead of the weekly cabinet meeting, Netanyahu outlined a plan to establish what he called a “hexagon alliance system” involving India, select Arab and African countries, Greece, the Greek Cypriot administration and several unnamed Asian nations.

Mohammed bin Ahmed Al Yamahi, Speaker of the Arab Parliament, stressed that any talk of control over the occupied Palestinian territories constitutes a flagrant violation of international legitimacy.

Mahmud Qamati, a Hezbollah official, described the strike in the Bekaa Valley as “a new massacre and a new aggression” in remarks broadcast on the group’s Al-Manar television channel.

Indirect talks in Geneva have yielded what officials call “guiding principles” for a possible agreement, but the framework remains skeletal and major gaps still separate US demands from Iran’s red lines.