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'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

World’s rarest sea turtle washes ashore in dire need of aid

A rare sea turtle is getting the help it needs after beachgoers found it stranded on a beach in bad shape and called for help. They came across the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, an adult female, in Galveston and called Texas’ sea turtle hotline. Photos shared by the Gulf Center…

The Independent UK

Trump winning militarily, losing politically in Iran war: Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer argues the US-Iran conflict's battlefield successes diverge from political failures, with military actions harming Iran but not achieving Trump's desired regime change. This miscalculation has led to a more dangerous and expensive war, with Iran signaling defiance rather than compromise.

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Did Mojtaba Khamenei Lose His Legs? New Iran Supreme Leader Vows Revenge Despite 'Coma', Injury Reports

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows unrelenting revenge against US and Israeli strikes via state TV, amid explosive reports he's comatose and legless after brutal bombings. The son's fiery message, mourning his slain family, threatens Hormuz blockade and asset seizures as Gulf attacks intensify.

International Business Times UK

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries, including Iran and Lebanon. The conflict has already targeted the region’s civilians, natural resources, tourist destinations and U.S. military bases.

The Conversation

Gold Crash Alert: Why Prices Suddenly Fell Today

When global tensions rise, investors usually move toward safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver. That is why the recent market reaction surprised many observers. Even as tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, gold prices moved downward instead of rising. The April futures contract on COMEX dropped sharply, catching investors off…

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Iran war enters Day 14: As conflict completes two weeks, what we know so far - Tehran explosions, Israel strikes, US aircraft crash

The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies. Missile strikes and drone attacks continue across the Middle East. Oil prices surge and global markets react to the growing instability. Regional powers are increasingly drawn into the fighting. The war has spread across multiple fronts, with casualties mounting.

The Times of India

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French soldier killed, Gulf under drone assault in Iran war escalation

A French soldier was killed in Erbil, and four US crewmembers died in a refuelling aeroplane crash in Iraq as Iran's drones hit Gulf states and US-Israeli strikes target Tehran.

Euronews

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

The Independent UK

Iran’s UN ambassador denies Tehran attacked civilian sites in the Gulf region despite evidence

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denied that his country struck civilian targets in the Gulf region despite existing evidence, and in turn accused the US and Israel of the attacks, saying Tehran only goes after military targets.

Euronews

British expats who fled the Gulf desperate to avoid being hit with huge tax bills after returning to London

The tax implications of a return to the UK are ‘troubling’ expats who have flown back to the UK from tax havens like Dubai

Evening Standard

Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

Iran has launched launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases

The Independent UK

Meet the stoic Aussies staying put in the warring Gulf

The Middle East's latest fracas has not rattled some Australian expats who have built lives and raised families in the Emirates.

AAP

Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route

The Foreign Secretary arrived in the country on Thursday in a show of solidarity with Gulf states hit by Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.

Evening Standard

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Bahrain news: Drone strike sparks fire at airport fuel tanks during Iran vs US–Israel war

An Iranian drone strike reportedly targeted fuel storage facilities near Bahrain International Airport, igniting a large blaze and highlighting the growing threat to critical civilian infrastructure in the Gulf. This incident, occurring amid escalating Iran vs US-Israel conflict, underscores the region's vulnerability to drone warfare and its potential impact on…

The Times of India

Dubai news: Missile debris hits Sheikh Zayed Road building after UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai faced a tense moment as debris from intercepted aerial threats struck a building on Sheikh Zayed Road, underscoring the escalating Iran vs US-Israel conflict's impact on Gulf states. UAE air defences successfully neutralised numerous missiles and drones, preventing direct hits, yet fragments caused minor damage, highlighting the unpredictable risks…

The Times of India

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge

Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating. The region's diversified economies, fiscal strength and strategic location continue to attract capital, even as markets grapple with conflict-driven volatility and energy price surges. Financial hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi…

Euronews

Global Baku Forum opens with Iran war raging across the border

As a supplier of gas to the EU, Azerbaijan has been increasing its deliveries to help fill the gap from the shutdown of the shipments from the Gulf as a result of the Iran war, said President Ilham Aliyev's chief foreign policy advisor.

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Qatar news: Travel influencer drives across Doha desert to Riyadh, viral video shows escape route amid Iran vs US-Israel war

A travel influencer's viral video documents a lengthy desert journey from Doha to Riyadh by land due to flight disruptions caused by the Iran vs US-Israel war. The experience highlights how travellers are improvising escape routes, with many opting for overland travel to reach operational airports amidst widespread airspace closures…

Evening Standard

Terrorists threatening to target Britons in Gulf, warns Foreign Office as Trump's war against Iran rages on

UK citizens in Iran conflict zone being urged to be ‘aware of your surroundings at all times’

The Independent UK

‘Abrupt reality check’ of Iran war has Britons fleeing Dubai for ‘safety’ of London

London property agents have told The Independent they are seeing a rise in demand for property in London from those who had moved to the United Arab Emirates and other Gulf nations

Euronews

Global banks tighten security in Gulf hubs after new Iran threat

Precautionary moves by global lenders highlight growing concern that regional tensions could disrupt banking operations in the Gulf, as Iran is signalling that it may diversify its attacks.

Euronews

Iran oil shock splits the world as exporters pocket windfall and importers buckle

As oil prices surge, one question is emerging as the key determinant of economic vulnerability: does a country sell energy, or buy it?

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer ‘working to de-escalate the war’ as Iran vows to avenge its dead

Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has also threatened to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz, driving up oil prices.

International Business Times UK

Middle East Tourism Bleeds Hundreds Of Millions A Day As Iran War Scares Travellers: Figure Revealed

The ongoing conflict involving Iran is causing significant financial losses in the Middle East's tourism sector, with the region losing $600 million daily in visitor spending.

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