The US is cancelling delivery of equipment for its fighter jets to Turkey because of the country's plan to buy a missile defence system from Russia.
The US and NATO allies, which also own the jets, are worried that the Russian system will learn how to track and spot them, making them vulnerable in other parts of the world.
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US considering 'winding down' military efforts in Iran, says Trump
President Donald Trump said on Friday the US was getting very close to meeting its objectives as it considers winding down its military efforts in the Iran war and called on countries that use the Strait of Hormuz to guard and police it "as necessary".
Fire at Korean car parts factory kills 14, injures 60
Fourteen people died and 25 were seriously injured in a fire at a car parts factory in the South Korean city of Daejeon, fire authorities said on Saturday.
Iran ready to let Japanese vessels transit Hormuz, Kyodo reports
Iran is ready to let Japanese-related vessels pass through the Strait of Hormuz, a vital artery for global oil supplies, Kyodo news has reported, citing Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi.
Putin tells Tehran: Russia stands by Iran
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Iranian leaders on Nowruz and said Moscow remained a loyal friend and reliable partner to Tehran, the Kremlin said on Saturday.
Israeli military says it is striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut
The Israeli military said early on Saturday it was striking Hezbollah targets in Beirut, after issuing an evacuation warning for seven neighbourhoods in the southern suburbs of the Lebanese capital.
UAE air defences have intercepted 3 ballistic missiles and 8 drones launched from Iran on Saturday, an update from the Ministry of Defence confirmed.
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has marked Mother's Day by paying a special tribute to mothers of fallen heroes, highlighting how their sacrifices "contributed to the stability and advancement" of the nation.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police have announced that trucks will continue to be permitted to use all Dubai roads 24|7 until "further notice" to boost supply chain operations.
