Iranian projectiles continue to strike Gulf countries' infrastructure
March 8, 2026: 23 Marina building damaged by drone Debris in Dubai's MarinaEmma Graham, CNBCGulf states reported more damage to...
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China says 'thorough preparations' needed as Trump-Xi meeting hangs in the balance amid Iran war
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi attends a press conference on China's foreign policy and external relations on the sidelines of...
Trump looks to turn attention to Western Hemisphere, at least for a moment, at a regional summit
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after arriving in Corpus Christi, Texas, U.S., Feb. 27, 2026. Elizabeth Frantz...
Iran's president vows not to hit neighbors as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue
Smoke and fire rise from the site of airstrikes at Mehrabad International Airport in Tehran on March 7, 2026. (Photo...
Trump says no deal with Iran to end war without 'unconditional surrender'
U.S. President Donald Trump takes questions from the media during a bilateral meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval...
The Tech Download: Data centers become military targets as Iran war rages on
This report is from this week's The Tech Download newsletter. Like what you see? You can subscribe here.Banking, payments, enterprise and...
Iran's Shahed drone: How 'the poor man’s cruise missile’ is shaping Tehran’s retaliation
A Shahed-136 drone is displayed at a rally in western Tehran, Iran, on February 11, 2026.Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty...
UAE mulls freezing Iranian assets as Middle East conflict escalates: WSJ
The Damac Heights real estate development, right, in the Dubai Marina in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on Friday, Feb. 20,...
Deflation and tariff-hit China reportedly sets lowest growth target on record at 4.5% to 5%
Xi Jinping, China's president, center, attends the opening session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great...
Anthropic 'made a mistake' in Pentagon talks and should 'correct course,' FCC boss says
Anthropic "made a mistake" in its dealings with the Department of Defense, Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr told CNBC...
Iran war live updates: U.S. closes embassies in Saudi Arabia, Kuwait
U.S. closes embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait The US embassy headquarters in Riyadh is pictured on March 3, 2026,...
The digital front: Iran’s internet blackout enters fourth day amid reports of cyberattacks
Mirsad Sarajlic | Istock | Getty ImagesIran has entered its fourth day of an internet shutdown impacting its population of...
OpenAI's Sam Altman admits ‘rushed’ deal with Defense Department after backlash
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman addresses the gathering at the AI Impact Summit, in New Delhi, India, February 19, 2026. Bhawika...
Why Iran should not count on allies Russia and China to come to its aid
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi (C) welcomes Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov (L) and Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister Kazeem...
Why India looks especially vulnerable as conflict rages in Middle East
India's GDP growth is expected to reach 6.4% in 2024, and will hit 7% in 2026, according to S&P Global.Kriangkrai...
Khamenei's death raises questions about Trump's China trip
A monitor plays footage of US President Donald Trump announcing US and Israeli strikes against Iran in the James Brady...
European stocks fall sharply markets react to U.S., Israeli strikes on Iran
Plumes of smoke rise following reported explosions in Tehran on March 1, 2026, after Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei,...
Live updates: Iran security chief Ali Larijani rejects U.S. talks, blames Trump for 'chaos'
Blasts heard in Dubai, Abu Dhabi for a third dayLoud blasts were heard for a third day in Dubai and...
Iran conflict: Where things stand, global responses — and what comes next
People protest against the US and Israeli strikes on Iran, ICE immigration raids, and in support of Palestinians during a...
Live Updates: Israel says it has struck Tehran again, following death of Khamenei
Israel says it has carried out more strikes in TehranIsrael said Sunday it has carried out more strikes against Iran's...
