- In Pakistan, March 23 usually begins with a 31-gun salute, followed by an elaborate display of military pageantry
- Islamabad last week announced it will observe the day with simplicity in solidarity with Middle Eastern countries
- UAE’s air defense systems intercepted ballistic missile in Abu Dhabi’s Baniyas area, says Abu Dhabi Media Office
- Iran has fired a barrage of missiles and carried out drone attacks against UAE since Middle East war began last month
- Police engage in fierce battle with militants during overnight attacks on checkpoints in Bannu district in KP province
- Pakistan is struggling to contain a surge in militant attacks in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa it blames on Afghanistan-based groups
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- New barrage came as Dubai International Airport vicinity also hit by a drone strike
- Over 70 drones were intercepted and destroyed in Al-Kharj, the Eastern Province, and Riyadh Region on Monday
- Turtles, seabirds and dugongs at risk from explosives and oil spills from tankers under attack
- More than 2,000 marine species have been recorded in the warm Gulf waters
- Cuba is struggling under the weight of an US energy blockade that has halted oil shipments to the island over the past 3 months
- The Trump administration is demanding that Cuba release political prisoners and move toward political and economic liberalization
- Several US allies rebuffed Donald Trump’s call on Monday to send warships to escort shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
- The spring days are warming up in north London and the whiff of silverware is in the air as relentless Arsenal’s outstanding season comes to the boil
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- Pakistan says Afghan Taliban attack in Bajaur killed four civilians, injured child
- Afghanistan says Pakistani shelling killed four civilians between Sunday and Monday
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