The United Arab Emirates said it has not changed its defensive posture after a report claimed it was considering joining strikes against Iran. The country emphasized it is not a party to the conflict and has not allowed its territory to be used for attacks.

A loud explosion was reported in Beirut shortly after midnight as Israel and Hezbollah continue to exchange strikes. The escalation follows renewed attacks by the Tehran-backed group after the killing of Iran’s supreme leader.

Energy bills could rise by more than £500 if Middle East tensions continue to disrupt global oil and gas supplies. Surging prices have sparked fears of higher inflation and fuel costs in the United Kingdom.

United States and Israeli strikes on Iran entered a fourth day, targeting military and political sites as casualties mount. Iran has retaliated with regional missile and drone attacks and threatened shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

Iran's Assembly of Experts is deliberating on a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei after his death, with his son Mojtaba emerging as the front-runner. His potential appointment signals a possible shift toward more hard-line leadership and has raised concerns about public backlash.

More than 870 people have been killed after the United States and Israel attacked Iran, sparking a regional conflict. Civilians, soldiers and foreign nationals are among the dead as fighting spreads across multiple countries.

A Ludhiana businessman and his son remain stranded in Dubai after unrest led to flight cancellations. The family has urged the government to arrange evacuation as tensions continue.

The Islamic Group in Lebanon said its Sidon headquarters was destroyed in an airstrike by the Israel Defense Forces. The military said it targeted Hezbollah and Hamas infrastructure in the area amid escalating tensions in southern Lebanon.

Trump signaled uncertainty about Iran's future as United States strikes continue and the regional conflict widens. Midterm primary contests began in Texas, and a Georgia father was convicted in connection with a school shooting carried out by his son.

Aid has reached Gaza for the first time since Israel sealed the borders amid joint strikes with the United States against Iran. A senior envoy said essential supplies are now being delivered to families in urgent need.

A judge has preliminarily approved a $35 million settlement between Jeffrey Epstein's estate and accusers in a class action lawsuit. The agreement would resolve claims that two of his advisers enabled his sex trafficking operations.

An Iranian missile struck the United States base at Al-Udeid in Qatar, though no casualties were reported. One of two missiles was intercepted, according to Qatar's Defense Ministry.