UAE Defense Ministry denied media reports that Al Minhad air base was struck by missiles, saying the reports are false and that it is on high alert and ready to respond to any threats to protect national sovereignty and security.

FT analysis: since the US launched a war against Iran in February, rising global bond yields have pushed up borrowing costs for major developed economies. Yield moves have added roughly $16 bln to locked-in sovereign financing costs for G7 governments; if the trend continues through end‑Q1 next year the extra cost could reach about $34 bln. Almost all G7 government yields across maturities now exceed February levels. The US has borne the bulk of the increase—about $10.6 bln so far and an estimated $21.7 bln if yields remain elevated through end‑Q1 2027—while energy-importing G7 economies including the UK, Italy, Germany and Japan have also been hit; other G7 countries account for slightly more than one-third of the additional cost.

United Airlines (UAL.O) will resume service between Tel Aviv and San Francisco on March 27, 2027, operating three weekly flights.