Paris' Eiffel Tower has been evacuated, a spokesman for the company operating it told Reuters on Wednesday, confirming a security source report.
The company declined to comment on why the tower had been evacuated and could not confirm whether there had been a bomb threat, as some media reported.
Kuwait reports Iranian attack at power, desalination plant
Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water, and Renewable Energy has reported material damage to a power and water desalination plant due to an Iranian attack on Friday.
Trump threatens to strike Iran's bridges and electric power plants
US President Donald Trump has warned late on Thursday about striking and destroying bridges and electric power plants in Iran in his latest threat to hit the country's infrastructure.
Fire breaks out at Kuwaiti refinery following drone attack
The Kuwaiti Petroleum Corporation (KPC) has reported a drone attack that targeted its Mina al-Ahmadi refinery early on Friday, which resulted in a fire breaking out at its operating units, with no injuries reported.
Bangladesh cuts working hours to save energy amid Middle East crisis
Bangladesh has launched fresh measures to curb energy consumption, cutting office hours and trimming public spending as conflict in the Middle East disrupts global fuel markets and strains power supply in the South Asian nation.
UN to vote on Hormuz resolution as China opposes authorisation of force
The UN Security Council is to vote on a Bahraini resolution to protect commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz, diplomats said on Friday, but veto-wielding China made clear its opposition to authorising any use of force.
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to a fire that broke out at Habshan gas facilities on Friday due to fallen debris from a successful interception, with the facility suspending its operations.
Abu Dhabi authorities are responding to an incident involving fallen debris from a successful interception at its Ajban area on Friday.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Friday that its air defence systems are responding to a new wave of missile and drone threats from Iran.
