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PV Sindhu withdraws, ATP cancelled, Formula One and football friendlies under threat: US-Israel war on Iran hits Middle East sports travel

Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are significantly disrupting the global sporting calendar, leading to cancelled tournaments, stranded athletes and postponed events amid Iran-US-Israel war. Major aviation hubs in the Gulf are crucial for international sports travel and their disruption forces organisers to rethink logistics and prioritise athlete safety amidst…

The Times of India

Iran's strikes on Gulf energy sites rattle markets and raise recession fears

Iran’s apparent erratic strikes all over the Gulf and now Azerbaijan, together with its stranglehold of the vital Strait of Hormuz, have resulted in a growing strain on the world’s global energy supplies with incalculable consequences ahead.

Euronews

Bahrain International Airport shuts down flights, airspace closed: What stranded travellers need to know amid US-Israel war against Iran

Bahrain's airspace closure has halted flights, impacting thousands of passengers amid escalating regional tensions. This disruption, linked to the 2026 Iran war, has forced multiple Gulf states to restrict airspace, causing widespread cancellations and rerouting. Recovery plans are underway but experts warn of prolonged global travel impacts due to the…

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Iran denies attacking Saudi Arabia and Oman – their explanation for who did it reveals a much bigger game being played

Geopolitical chess going on here.

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'If They Rise, They Rise' — Trump Shrugs Off Surging Pump Prices as Qatar's Energy Minister Warns Oil Could Hit $150 a Barrel

As the US-Iran conflict intensifies, oil prices are skyrocketing, with potential global economic impacts. Discover how the Strait of Hormuz tensions are affecting energy markets.

International Business Times UK

Qatar Issues Dire Energy Warning For 'Economies of the World' As U.S. Iran War Intensifies

Qatar is warning that the Iran war could force the shutdown of Gulf oil and gas exporters, driving oil prices to $150 a barrel.

International Business Times

Iran war pushes oil price above $90, threatening rise in global inflation

Reports Kuwait was cutting output pushed up cost of barrel of Brent crude to highest weekly gain since Covid pandemic began

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How people in the Gulf are reacting to the Iran war

Iran immediately responded to US-Israeli strikes on February 28 by launching coordinated missile and drone attacks against US military installations in the Gulf region. Since then, its targeting has expanded to airports, seaports, hotels and oil refineries. The debris from missile interceptions has produced several casualties.

The Conversation

Saudi Arabia And Gulf Allies Reportedly Discussing Withdrawing From US Contracts Amid Rising Iran Tensions

Gulf nations are reviewing their investment commitments to the US due to the ongoing Iran conflict, impacting global economies.

International Business Times UK

US Navy Destroys 30+ Iranian Warships in 'Operation Epic Fury' as Conflict Intensifies

Operation Epic Fury sees the US Navy destroy over 30 Iranian warships, raising concerns about regional stability and global shipping routes.

International Business Times UK

UAE Billionaire Publicly Slams Donald Trump After Iran War Turns the Gulf Into Battlefield

Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, a prominent UAE businessman, publicly criticises Donald Trump for the military campaign against Iran, highlighting regional tensions.

International Business Times UK

Why has India chosen US-Israel over Iran? A West Asia expert explains the shift

While Prime Minister Modi was quick to condemn Iran's strikes in the Gulf, New Delhi largely maintained a notable silence regarding the assassination of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. By withholding both a formal condemnation of the US-Israeli strikes and any expression of condolence until the Foreign Secretary finally signed the condolence…

Newslaundry

Oil prices jump after Qatar warns disruption could push crude to $150

Oil prices surged on Friday after warnings from Qatar that the war will force Gulf to stop energy exports "within days".

Euronews

'Who gave you authority to drag us into war?': UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor questions Trump over Iran strike

UAE billionaire Khalaf Al Habtoor has penned an open letter to US President Donald Trump, questioning his authority to involve the Gulf and Middle East in the conflict with Iran. Al Habtoor highlighted the region's vulnerability and the financial burden on Americans, demanding accountability for imposed tensions and losses.

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UAE Mulls Freezing Iranian Assets: WSJ Reports Potential Billions Freeze as Iran-U.S.-Israel War Escalates

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates is actively considering freezing billions of dollars in Iranian assets held within its territory, a potential economic countermeasure that could severely disrupt Tehran's access to foreign currency and global trade networks, according to a report published Thursday by The Wall Street Journal.

Fortune

Iran is turning out to be a more effective enemy than many thought, and U.S. allies are losing their patience with the war

Everything you need to know before you get to the office today.

The Times of India

Watch: US rains precision strikes on Iran as Middle East war enters Day 7

The Middle East conflict intensifies as it enters its seventh day. United States forces conduct precision strikes on Iranian assets. Israel launches new attacks targeting regime infrastructure. Missile launches from Iran trigger air-raid alerts in Israel. Gulf nations report drone and missile threats. Humanitarian concerns rise with displacement and casualties.

Evening Standard

America will have to put 'boots on ground' in Iran for Donald Trump to choose new Supreme Leader, says UK

Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy believes American troops would have to be deployed in Iran for the US president to be able to decide who leads the country

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The Guardian - UK

Influencers sold the world a fantasy Dubai – and now it’s gone in a puff of missile smoke

The city was portrayed as an aspirational place to live, but now those who moved there are realising the precarity that comes with being an economic migrant, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff

The Independent UK

US offers India 30-day waiver to buy Russian oil amid Strait of Hormuz disruption

Indian refiners, whose supplies were stuck in the Gulf, have started buying Russian oil

The Times of India

Left to fend for themselves? Gulf allies claim US gave no warning before strikes

The Trump administration is facing growing frustration from its allies in the Gulf, who claim they were not adequately warned about the scale of Iranian retaliation following US-Israeli strikes on Tehran, news agency Associated Press reported.

Newslaundry

‘How can we believe he’s dead?’: As Gulf war traps Indian sailors, a family waits

Anshu last spoke to her husband on the night of February 28. Their five-year-old son was starting at a new school the next morning, and Captain Ashish Kumar had asked her to call him after the admission – let him know how it went.

The Independent UK

Trump faces pressure as Gulf countries angry with lack of notice about Iran strikes

Soem suggest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dragged President Donald Trump into a needless war

The Times of India

Flights resume at Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport: What travellers must know now amid Iran-US-Israel war

Abu Dhabi's Zayed International Airport has resumed limited flight operations, offering relief to thousands of stranded passengers after days of severe travel disruptions amid Iran-US-Israel war. This cautious reopening follows widespread flight suspensions triggered by escalating geopolitical tensions, with authorities prioritizing passenger safety and operational readiness during the gradual recovery.

The Times of India

UAE opens ‘safe air corridors’ amid US-Israel war on Iran: Airlines allowed 48 flights per hour as Middle East tensions escalate

The UAE has opened 'safe air corridors' allowing up to 48 flights hourly to stabilise regional aviation amidst geopolitical tensions and the Iran-US-Israel war. This initiative aims to restore connectivity, evacuate thousands of stranded passengers and support tourism and business sectors. Limited commercial services have resumed, with authorities planning further…

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