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‘This is Dubai’s ultimate nightmare’: Missile strikes rock safe-haven status of the Las Vegas of the East

“Its very essence depended on being a safe oasis in a troubled region,” said Cinzia Bianco, of the European Council on Foreign Relations.

02.03.2026 2

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This American tourist stranded in Dubai due to Iran’s bombardment doesn’t think she’ll be back — ‘the universe was trying to tell us something’

Louise Herrle said it was her third time trying to visit the area. Previous trips were canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic and the Hamas attack on...

02.03.2026 10

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American, Israeli strike on Iran came 2 days after latest talks, as theocracy struggled with nationwide protests

The nationwide protests began over the economy but turned into anti-government ones. The UN Security Council met in an urgent session.

01.03.2026 10

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‘This will be probably your only chance for generations’: Trump tells Iranians to first take cover, then rise up

At least 57 people were reported killed and 45 others wounded at a girls’ school in southern Iran, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.

28.02.2026 10

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Britain is in talks with NATO to boost Arctic security, agreeing with Trump on Russia and China risks as he continues to eye Greenland

The U.K. agrees with Trump that Russia and China are increasingly becoming more competitive in the Arctic Circle, Alexander said.

12.01.2026 9

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Chris Brown is out on bail after allegedly assaulting a music producer during his last tour. His next world tour starts next month

A prosecutor said Brown punched, kicked, and struck Abe Diaw several times with a bottle. The attack was caught on camera in a club full of people.

21.05.2025 6

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