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Iran says ready for anything after Trump warns ‘whole civilisation will die’

Iranian children attending a ceremony marking 40 days since schoolchildren were killed in a strike on a girls' primary school in Minab, in Tehran, Iran, on April 7, 2026.
Iranian children attending a ceremony marking 40 days since schoolchildren were killed in a strike on a girls' primary school in Minab, in Tehran, Iran, on April 7, 2026.

Iran struck US forces relocated on Kuwait's Bubiyan island, military spokesperson says

Kuwait oil facilities, HQ damaged by Iran drone strikes

The attacks come after hits on KPC’s headquarters, which also houses the oil ministry. The ensuing fire has since been extinguished..
The attacks come after hits on KPC’s headquarters, which also houses the oil ministry. The ensuing fire has since been extinguished..

ST Engineering bags $600 million contract to design, supply boat platform systems for Kuwaiti navy

Besides delivering a full suite of platform design, integration and technical expertise, ST Engineering will build three of the vessels at its Singapore shipyard.
Besides delivering a full suite of platform design, integration and technical expertise, ST Engineering will build three of the vessels at its Singapore shipyard.

Drone attack targets Kuwait airport, fuel tanks on fire

Smoke rises from the area of the Kuwait International Airport after a reported drone strike hit a fuel depot.
Smoke rises from the area of the Kuwait International Airport after a reported drone strike hit a fuel depot.

Fire extinguished on Kuwaiti tanker hit by Iranian attack in Dubai waters

A yacht sails past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1.
A yacht sails past a plume of smoke rising from the port of Jebel Ali following a reported Iranian strike in Dubai on March 1.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 29, 2026

Demonstrators protesting in Washington on March 28 hold effigies of US President Donald Trump and Trump administration officials, during the nationwide "No Kings" day of rallies.
Demonstrators protesting in Washington on March 28 hold effigies of US President Donald Trump and Trump administration officials, during the nationwide "No Kings" day of rallies.

Kuwait airport hit by drones, radar system damaged, no casualties reported

Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority said the attacks were carried out by Iran, its proxies and the armed factions it supports.
Kuwait's Civil Aviation Authority said the attacks were carried out by Iran, its proxies and the armed factions it supports.

Fire at Kuwait airport after drones hit fuel tank: Aviation agency

A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10. Drones hit a fuel tank, causing a fire at Kuwait International Airport on March 25.
A man fishes in the Gulf waters off Kuwait City on March 10. Drones hit a fuel tank, causing a fire at Kuwait International Airport on March 25.

UK sending air defence systems to Gulf to help counter Iranian missiles

A damaged building in the aftermath of an Iranian drone strike in Manama, Bahrain on March 10.
A damaged building in the aftermath of an Iranian drone strike in Manama, Bahrain on March 10.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.