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French citizens 'a priority' as Israel and US strike at Iran - defence chief

France's priority in the wake of air strikes launched by the Israel and the United States on Iran will be to protect its citizens and forces in the Near and Middle East, said defence chief Alice Rufo on Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

US attack on Iran imminent? UK pulls staff, China issues travel warning as tensions in region escalate

Amid escalating Iran tensions, Britain, the US, and China are evacuating non-essential personnel from the Middle East. The US is conducting its largest military build-up in decades, while diplomatic talks continue. Citizens are urged to leave Iran as fears of conflict intensify, despite ongoing negotiations aimed at de-escalation.

The Times of India

‘There’s no chance’: JD Vance rules out years‑long war in Middle East amid possible US strike on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance on Thursday said there is “no chance” that any US military strike on Iran would drag the country into a long, drawn-out war.

The Times of India

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The Independent UK

Can a Turkish Evil Eye Really Protect You from Nazar? The Truth Might Surprise You

You’ve probably seen it hanging somewhere — on a car mirror, a bracelet, a doorway, or even stitched onto baby clothes. A deep blue circle with a white and black centre staring right back at you. The Turkish evil eye, often called nazar boncuğu, has quietly travelled across cultures, continents…

Times Life

'High likelihood' of strikes trigger evacuation orders

Families of Australian officials in the Middle East have been told to leave the region as tensions escalate following a US military build-up near Iran.

AAP

Marco Rubio briefs US lawmakers on Iran as Trump uses State of the Union to threaten nuclear programme

Secretary of state makes rare briefing to so-called ‘gang of eight’ as US deploys largest force of aircraft and warships to Middle East since 2003

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World’s largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R Ford reaches Crete

Washington has built up its biggest military presence in the Middle East in decades as it pushes Iran for concessions on its nuclear programme.

Euronews

Bored of Peace? Mike Huckabee's 'fine if Israel takes Middle East' remark angers Trump's Arab allies

A podcast remark about biblical borders triggers diplomatic backlash, exposing fault lines in Trump’s Middle East strategy and within MAGA itself.

The Times of India

Israeli mom, political commentator, says son is certain about US strike on Iran, refuses to study for Maths test

Israeli political commentator Rachel Gur said her son is refusing to study for his math test as he's certain that the exam is going to get canceled due to an Iran attack or counterattack. "I told him a strike is unlikely before Wednesday," Gur said, adding that Wednesday is also…

The Times of India

Arab and Islamic states protest US Ambassador to Israel’s remarks on Israel land expansion

Tensions rise in the Middle East after US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee suggested Israel could control Arab territories, prompting strong condemnation from Arab and Islamic countries and regional organisations.

Euronews

Combative Carlson-Huckabee interview reveals US right’s chasm over Israel

Parts of Maga view Israel with suspicion, but US ambassador continues to believe in its divine right to much of the Middle East

The Guardian - US

US envoy Mike Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all Middle East land

Rightwing Trump ally tells Tucker Carlson Israel has biblical right to land from ‘wadi of Egypt to the great river’

The Guardian - US

Trump's Board of Peace painted a rosy picture of Gaza's future. On the ground, there is only despair

At the inaugural meeting of his Board of Peace in Washington, President Donald Trump spoke of billions of dollars pledged to rebuild the Gaza Strip and a “new and harmonious” Middle East rising from the ashes of war

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Bulletin world briefing: Trump ‘considering’ Iran military strike and Kenyans fighting for Russia

Here are five of the biggest stories from around the world today. Trump ‘considering’ military strike on Iran as tensions ramp up in Middle East At least 1,000 Kenyans ‘recruited’ to fight for Russia in Ukraine Baby monkey adopts plush toy as surrogate mother at Japanese zoo One survives as…

The Times of India

UAE’s Etihad Rail operator Keolis appoints Yoen Dupuis as CEO ahead of passenger service launch

Keolis has appointed Yoen Dupuis as the new CEO for its Middle East and East Asia regions, based in the UAE. Dupuis will oversee strategic planning and operations for advanced transit networks, including the Dubai Metro and Tram, while driving sustainability and integrating smart technologies for a smoother commuter experience.

Evening Standard

British Museum removes ‘Palestine’ from ancient Middle East displays

The word “Palestine” has been removed from some British Museum displays following complaints from a pro-Israel legal group.

Euronews

Change in power in Iran ‘would be the best thing that could happen’, Trump says

The remarks came shortly after Trump confirmed that he was sending a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East and after he spoke with troops at Ft. Bragg, North Carolina.

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The Independent UK

Trump says regime change in Iran would be ‘best thing that could happen’ amid rising tensions

The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier, is being dispatched from the Caribbean Sea to the Middle East to bolster other warships and military assets already in the region

Euronews

US orders its largest aircraft carrier to Middle East in show of force to Tehran

The USS Gerald R Ford, the world’s most advanced carrier, is redeployed to the Middle East as Washington signals it is keeping military options open on Iran.

The Independent UK

Epstein told Emirati billionaire he ‘loved the torture video’ and shared sex messages, unredacted files reveal

Paedophile financier corresponded with prominent Middle Eastern businessman for years, according to newly unredacted files

The Conversation

Sudan’s latest peace plan: what’s in it and does it stand a chance?

US president Donald Trump’s advisor on Arab and African Affairs, Massad Boulos, announced in February 2026 that Washington and three Middle East states – Saudi Arabia, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (collectively known as the Quad) – were close to finalising a detailed initiative aimed at ending Sudan’s war.…

Evening Standard

William to meet female footballers during Saudi Arabia tour

The future King’s three-day trip aims to strengthen the UK’s ties with one of its key Middle East allies.

Evening Standard

William begins three-day visit to Saudi Arabia

The Prince of Wales’s first official overseas visit of 2026 is his first to the Middle East since a 2023 trip to Kuwait.

The Independent UK

France urges Iran-backed groups to show restraint if US-Iran tensions escalate

France's foreign minister is urging Iran-backed groups in the Middle East to show restraint if tensions escalate between Iran and the U.S. He made the remarks in Beirut on Friday after visiting Syria and Iraq

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