Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:56am on 17 Mar 2026,Tuesday International
A Pakistani national was killed after debris from an intercepted missile fell in Abu Dhabi’s Bani Yas area, officials said. The Abu Dhabi Media Office said air defence systems stopped the missile before impact. Debris later struck the ground and caused the death. The incident comes as the US-Israel-Iran conflict spreads across the Gulf. Explosions were reported in Doha and Dubai. US President Donald Trump said Washington was “shocked” after Iran targeted countries like Kuwait and Bahrain. Tensions are rising near the Strait of Hormuz. Some US allies have refused to send warships to protect oil tankers. Markets remain tense over fears of supply disruption. (PC: India Today)
