A fire erupted near the US consulate in Dubai, following a drone strike, as confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Bystander footage, verified by the BBC, captures an explosion and subsequent flames and smoke emanating from a building adjacent to the consulate. Rubio assured that all personnel were safe, attributing the attack to a parking lot adjacent to the consulate. The incident has sparked concerns, with President Donald Trump warning of potential further US casualties in the Iran conflict. The situation has escalated with Iranian drones crashing in Kuwait and retaliatory strikes from the US and Israel, leading to chaotic scenes in Tehran. Trump's remarks on NATO and the Board of Peace have also sparked debate. The Middle East crisis continues, with trilateral talks between Kyiv, Moscow, and Washington potentially offering a breakthrough in the Ukraine-Russia war. Meanwhile, TikTok's US deal raises questions about its global ambitions.
