US President Donald Trump has vetoed a resolution passed by the US Congress to end American involvement in the conflict in Yemen.
The US is a key arms supplier to the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Iran-backed Houthis in the country.
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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.
US Army chief of staff ousted by Hegseth
US Army Chief of Staff Randy George was fired on Thursday by Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, two defence officials and a source familiar with the matter told Reuters, in the latest purge among the Pentagon's most senior ranks.
The UAE's Ministry of Defence has announced on Friday that its air defence systems are responding to missile and drone threats from Iran.
Authorities in Dubai have denied reports that Iran carried out a strike on an Oracle data centre in the emirate.
Several churches located in Dubai have announced their temporary closure and suspension of in-person services starting April 3 until further notice.
