The Bahrain Ministry of Interior confirmed in the early hours of Saturday morning that a fire had been brought under control at a "facility" following an attack from Iran.
The ministry added that Bahraini residents should remain calm while they dealt with the situation and head to the nearest safe area.
MOI: Civil Defence distinguished a fire in a facility targeted by the Iranian aggression.
— Ministry of Interior (@moi_bahrain) March 28, 2026
Kuwait International Airport suffers 'significant damage' after drone attacks
Kuwait International Airport has suffered "significant damage" to its radar system after being targeted by multiple drone attacks, according to a statement from Kuwait's General Authority of Civil Aviation.
Yemen's Houthis confirm launching attack on Israel
Yemen's Houthis confirmed on Saturday they had launched an attack on Israel for the first time during the current Israeli-US war against Iran, marking their entry to the conflict and raising the prospects of a broader regional confrontation.
Nepal's former PM arrested over Gen Z protests deaths
Nepal's former prime minister, K.P. Sharma Oli, was arrested on Saturday as police investigate whether he was negligent in failing to prevent dozens of deaths in a crackdown on Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests last September, officials said.
UN establishes task force to address Hormuz navigation challenges
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has announced the establishment of a dedicated task force to address current challenges related to navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, with the aim of securing global humanitarian needs.
Worker injured in drone attack on Oman's Salalah port, crane damaged
An worker was injured in a drone attack on Oman's Salalah port while a crane suffered limited damage, Oman's government said on Saturday.
The UAE air defences systems on Saturday intercepted 20 ballistic missiles and 37 UAVs launched from Iran.
Anwar Gargash, diplomatic adviser to the UAE president, underlined the need for a long-term diplomatic approach to stability in the region on Saturday, and said some media coverage has misrepresented the country’s position, as tensions with Iran continue to escalate.
Dubai Police responded to more than 56,000 emergency calls as heavy rain, thunder, and strong winds affected the emirate over the week.
