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The site scans more than 16,000 luxury listings above 4 million AED and found cuts averaging 4.7%, including a 15.4% slash on a five-bedroom Expo City villa. Amid US-Israel strikes on Iran and UAE market closures, some online voices called it proof of a crash with aggressive dumping. Skeptics noted the drops hit only a tiny fraction of listings, while Dubai's market started 2026 strong with record January sales of AED 72.4 billion and analysts predicting short-term pauses but no collapse.

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Developer Matias Dorta launched panicselling.xyz on March 2 to track price drops on high-end Dubai properties. Just one day later, it spotted 25 reductions totaling $4.6 million on listings over $1 million.

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Sayyid Badr bin Hamad al Busaidi called for an immediate ceasefire and a return to diplomacy, noting off-ramps remain available despite the war that began February 28 with US and Israeli strikes killing Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei. Iran has hit back with missiles and drones on Israel, US bases, and Gulf energy sites, causing over 787 deaths in Iran alone and strikes spilling into Lebanon and Oman. As a neutral mediator with recent progress in US-Iran nuclear talks, Oman faces its own attacks but persists in pushing for de-escalation amid rising oil prices and leadership turmoil in Tehran.

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Oman's Foreign Minister thanked a global wave of support before renewing his plea for peace on day four of the deadly conflict.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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In their Group D finale at Suez Canal Authority Stadium in Egypt, Chiefs fell 2-1 to Zamalek, with Juan Bezerra and Abdallah El Said scoring before Glody Lilepo's late reply. The defeat dropped Chiefs to third on 10 points behind Zamalek's 11 and Al Masry's 10, ending their continental campaign despite topping the group earlier. Coach Bruce Bvuma's gritty squad couldn't overcome away struggles, mirroring early exits in domestic cups, as fans voiced frustration over the coaching and collapse.

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Kaizer Chiefs needed just a draw to advance, but Zamalek struck twice in the second half at Ismailia, leaving the South African side stunned and out of the quarterfinals.

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Bahrain's security forces clashed with demonstrators in Shia-majority areas after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last month, sparking Iranian missile retaliation that damaged sites near Bahrain's US naval base. Videos showed fires and tear gas in places like Aali, with Saudi-led GCC troops crossing into Bahrain for the first time since 2011. Interior Minister Rashid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa warned those loyal to Iran over Bahrain to leave, as the Sunni-ruled nation grapples with deep sectarian divides and hosts key US forces. No deaths are confirmed, but arrests continue amid fears of broader instability.

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Chants for Iran rang out in Bahrain's Shia villages as protesters hurled Molotovs at police cars, flames lighting up the night amid rising regional tensions.

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Qatar’s Football Association halted all tournaments and matches starting March 1 due to U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, retaliatory missiles, and airspace closures. The Finalissima, pitting World Cup winners Argentina against Euro 2024 champions Spain, now faces relocation talks with cities like London, Miami, Rome, Madrid, and Paris in consideration. FIFA called the original date unlikely, while UEFA, CONMEBOL, and both federations push for alternatives ahead of packed 2026 World Cup schedules. Coaches and outlets remain optimistic for a quick resolution.

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Lionel Messi’s Argentina was set to face Lamine Yamal’s Spain in a generational clash at Doha’s Lusail Stadium on March 27. Qatar’s sudden suspension of all football events has left the showdown in limbo.

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The strikes targeted military sites and air defenses amid failed nuclear talks and anti-government protests, also killing Khamenei's family members. Iran retaliated with ballistic missiles on the USS Abraham Lincoln and Gulf targets, causing deaths in Israel, UAE, and Kuwait, while ongoing clashes disrupt oil flows and shipping. Russia and China condemned the attacks as murders and violations but provided no military support, citing no defense pacts and their own constraints like Russia's Ukraine war and China's economic priorities—prompting widespread online doubt about their alliances.

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Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's Supreme Leader, died in U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Tehran on February 28, leaving his nation reeling from the shock.

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The image, shared by @NoContextHumans, shows American-style strip malls replacing Iran's regime, racking up nearly 40,000 likes amid vows of revenge and a 40-day mourning period from President Masoud Pezeshkian. Users joked about Buc-ee's beaver in a keffiyeh and streets glowing with Applebee's, tapping into fantasies of post-regime consumerism despite U.S. sanctions blocking direct brands. Iran already has knockoffs like Mash Donald's and Kabooki Fried Chicken, while some worry Americanization might swap dense neighborhoods for car-centric sprawl, even with halal tweaks.

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Hours after news broke of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death in a U.S.-Israeli strike, a meme imagined Tehran lit up with Buc-ee's, In-N-Out, and Raising Cane's.

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In a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Attorney General Pam Bondi dated Tuesday, Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed requested an investigation by December 1 into World Liberty Financial's compliance with anti-money laundering rules, sanctions, and governance. The demand stems from a September report by Accountable.US alleging the project sold $WLFI governance tokens to wallets linked to North Korea's Lazarus Group, a Russian sanctions-evasion stablecoin, Iran's NoBitex exchange, and the sanctioned mixer Tornado Cash. DT Marks DEFI LLC, controlled by Donald Trump and his family, holds 22.5 billion tokens and receives 75% of sales revenue, while the project lists Trump family members in prominent roles; World Liberty Financial maintains it has robust compliance measures with no evidence of wrongdoing.

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Senators Elizabeth Warren and Jack Reed have fired off a letter urging a federal probe into World Liberty Financial, the Trump family's crypto project, over alleged sales to North Korean hackers and sanctioned entities.

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