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A Pakistani taxi driver became the first civilian casualty in Dubai linked to Iran’s military actions. Debris from an intercepted drone struck his vehicle, igniting a fire on a bridge in Al Barsha. The Consulate General of Pakistan is coordinating with local authorities to assist his family.

The underwater search for Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 has concluded without findings, covering over 7,500 square kilometres of the Indian Ocean. Investigators report that the operation was carried out by Ocean Infinity from December 31, 2025, to January 28, 2026. Next steps remain unclear.

Mojtaba Khamenei has been appointed as Supreme Leader of Iran, succeeding his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. As a key figure in Iran’s military strategy, he now oversees the Revolutionary Guard amidst escalating tensions. Stay informed as events unfold.

Oil prices have surged over $100 per barrel amid escalating conflict in Iran, posing significant risks for the UK. With only 1.5 days of demand in reserve, the country faces potential petrol shortages reminiscent of the 1973 crisis. Prepare for potential market impacts as the situation develops.

Daniel and Christy Kinahan, notorious figures from the Kinahan Cartel, were recently spotted at an MMA championship in Dubai, marking their first public appearance in years. Despite a US bounty of £5,000,000 on them, they continue their lavish lifestyle, with the UAE reportedly having frozen their assets.

A tightly packed chamber has unveiled 22 intact painted coffins of Singer Priestesses in Luxor’s Asasif Necropolis. Dating to Egypt’s Third Intermediate Period, the discovery includes rare papyri. Urgent restoration work on the coffins will now commence by the archaeological team.

Professor Xueqin Jiang, dubbed the ‘Chinese Nostradamus’, predicts a potential US invasion of Iran as tensions escalate. His insights, shared through YouTube and Substack, suggest that a military action could occur as early as March 2027 with support from allies. Explore his forecasts further.

As Iranian drones and missiles continue to rain on the Gulf, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) says it is defending…

EUROPE MORNING BRIEFING

This morning we look at the sprawling concerns of young Europeans, findings from the Allianz Foundation reveal that young Europeans predominantly identify with the political centre, especially in Italy and Germany, amidst a general sense of European identity.

Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez has defied Trump’s threats, stating ‘no to war’ amid U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran.