Dubai, Bahrain, Doha, Kuwait, Beirut Live Updates: Follow real-time developments as the US-Israel war with Iran intensifies across the Middle East, triggering missile exchanges, drone attacks, air defence interceptions and rising regional tensions. Track the latest battlefield developments, evacuation advisories, aviation disruptions and diplomatic reactions from Bahrain, Kuwait, Egypt, Lebanon, Iran, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Israel, Gaza, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Jordan, the United Arab Emirates and Yemen.Iranian Drone Attack On Bahrain: At least 32 people were reportedly injured after an Iranian drone strike targeted locations in Bahrain, according to Al Jazeera. While multiple injuries were reported, authorities have not confirmed any fatalities so far. The incident highlights the widening regional spillover of the conflict.Qatari Jets Intercept Iranian Bombers: Iranian Su-24 bombers reportedly approached the region’s largest US military installation in Qatar before being intercepted by Qatari F-15 fighter jets, raising tensions around one of Washington’s most critical bases in the Gulf.17,500+ Americans Evacuated From Middle East: The US State Department said more than 17,500 American citizens have been evacuated from the region since the conflict escalated following US-Israeli strikes on Iran beginning February 28.Trump Claims Iran Leadership ‘Collapsing’: US President Donald Trump said joint US-Israeli military operations against Iran will continue, claiming that Tehran’s leadership structure is “collapsing”.Private Jet Prices Surge Amid Gulf Airspace Crisis: According to an Associated Press report, wealthy travellers are paying up to €200,000 (around ₹1.9 crore) for private charter flights to Europe as major aviation hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha face disruption. Charter prices that typically average €100,000 have reportedly doubled due to soaring demand and restricted regional airspace.Iran Continues Attacks Across Middle East: Iran launched another wave of strikes targeting Israeli and US interests across the region. Explosions were reported near the US diplomatic compound in Dubai and at a port facility in Fujairah in the United Arab Emirates on March 8.Hormuz Crisis Deepens: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has warned that the Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, escalating concerns over global oil supply routes. In response, Donald Trump said the United States is prepared to deploy naval escorts to protect commercial tankers transiting the strategic waterway.Russia Signals Energy Shift: Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Moscow could reduce energy supplies to Europe and redirect exports to Asian markets, adding another geopolitical dimension to the widening Middle East crisis., Middle East News, Times Now

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The recent events in the Middle East caught most political commentators, observers and thinkers by surprise. Who would have imagined that a non-state actor like Hamas could launch an attack on Israel and create such a complex condition for a powerful state, heavily supported by the USA and Western powers? However, crises in the Middle East often escalate unpredictably, defying calculations and expectations. This paper argues that since October 7th 2023, not only in the Middle East but also in several other regions worldwide, major rival powers have been struggling with crises that are leading to reshape the global order. The paper argues that the realms of Economy, Security, and Diplomacy among the primary global powers are all under scrutiny as they navigate the crises that have intensified significantly towards altering the global order.

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