Amid the Iran war, Dubai’s International Financial Centre witnessed a security scare after debris from an intercepted Iranian drone sparked a fire on the facade of a building in the district. Authorities confirmed that the drone was successfully intercepted and the incident caused only minor damage, with no injuries reported. However, thick smoke rising from the area triggered security alerts across Dubai’s financial hub. The incident comes amid escalating tensions in the Middle East after Iran threatened to target economic and financial centres linked to the United States and Israel. The IRGC had warned that banks and technology infrastructure connected to US and Israeli entities could become new targets in the conflict.

Israeli strikes across southern Beirut and its suburbs have left multiple casualties, according to Lebanon’s Health Ministry. A strike in the town of Aramoun reportedly killed three people and wounded a child, while another powerful blast along the Beirut waterfront in Ramlet al-Baida left eight people dead and dozens injured. Authorities say the figures remain preliminary as rescue teams continue search operations following the attacks. The strikes come as Israeli forces intensify operations across Lebanon amid rising tensions involving Iran and Hezbollah. WATCH