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Update issued on Cristiano Ronaldo following unrest in Saudi Arabia

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The Independent UK

China calls for vessels in strait of Hormuz to be protected amid soaring shipping costs

Beijing’s foreign ministry urges ‘all parties’ to avoid escalation as number of crossings drops 60% in one day

The Guardian - UK

US closes 3 Gulf embassies, urges Americans to leave Middle East; is Donald Trump planning something big?

US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have closed following drone attacks, with Americans urged to leave 14 Middle Eastern nations. President Trump signaled intensified military action against Iran, not ruling out ground troops. The conflict has widened, impacting oil supplies and causing market turmoil, with significant casualties reported.

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Cristiano Ronaldo remains in Saudi Arabia despite conflicting reports on jet departure

The Portuguese superstar’s team Al Nassr are due to host Neom on Saturday in Riyadh

The Independent UK

Cristiano Ronaldo still in Saudi Arabia amid reports his private jet has left

Ronaldo’s Al Nassr side host Neom on Saturday in Riyadh.

The Independent UK

US embassy in Saudi Arabia warns of 'imminent' missile and drone threats in Dhahran; urges citizens to avoid consulate

The US Embassy in Saudi Arabia issued a warning of imminent missile and UAV attacks over Dhahran, advising American citizens to shelter immediately. The alert follows escalating regional tensions after US and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian sites, leading to retaliatory attacks by Iran on Israeli territory and US bases in…

The Times of India

Cristiano Ronaldo returns to Madrid, amid ongoing Middle East conflict

Flight-tracking information showed Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet flying back to Spain on Monday

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Ronaldo's jet leaves Saudi Arabia for Spain after Iran war sparks AFC pause

Cristiano Ronaldo's private jet left Riyadh for Madrid as the AFC suspended West Region matches amid the Iran war, following drone and missile attacks in the Gulf.

Euronews

Iran war today: What happened in Middle East overnight as Israeli troops deployed to Lebanon

Israeli troops have been deployed to southern Lebanon to boost defences against the Iranian proxy group Hezbollah in a major escalation of the war in the Middle East. The Israeli military also says it is conducting "simultaneous targeted strikes against military targets in Tehran and Beirut"; plumes of smoke were…

The Independent UK

Saudi Arabia: King Salman orders full hospitality for stranded GCC citizens; 2,500 hotel rooms allocated in Makkah

Saudi Arabia is hosting stranded GCC nationals in Makkah with 2,500 hotel rooms allocated by the Makkah Chamber of Commerce. This initiative, a directive from King Salman, ensures comfort and facilitates safe return, reflecting the Kingdom's commitment to regional unity and hospitality during travel disruptions.

The Times of India

Iran targets U.S. allies, hits American Embassy in Riyadh

The U.S. Mission to Saudi Arabia issued a "shelter in place" notification for Riyadh and 2 other Saudi cities in response.

Axios

Australia says air base near Dubai hit in Iranian drone attack

Defence minister Richard Marles says all personnel are ‘safe and accounted for’

The Independent UK

US Embassy Riyadh Hit by Iranian Drones: Fire Erupts as Americans Ordered to Shelter in Place Across Saudi Arabia

Iranian drones attack US Embassy in Riyadh, marking the first strike on US diplomacy in Saudi Arabia since 2004. Discover the implications for Gulf security and the response from US and UK officials.

International Business Times UK

US embassy in Riyadh comes under Iranian drone strike as war enters fourth day

Strikes hit oil routes and cloud servers as rival claims over nuclear weapons deepen fears of a drawn-out war

The Independent UK

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The Times of India

New satellite images capture aftermath of Iran's strike on Saudi Aramco oil refinery

Iran launched a barrage of drones and missiles at Gulf states, targeting energy installations in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, including the Ras Tanura Refinery. The US Embassy in Riyadh was also attacked. These strikes, continuing into Tuesday, mark a sharp escalation in regional conflict following the death of Supreme Leader…

International Business Times UK

US Embassy Riyadh Attacked: Trump Vows Swift Response as Drones Hit Capital, Fuels WW3 Fears

Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh, causing fires and prompting a warning from Trump. The attack raises fears of escalating conflict.

The Guardian - UK

Airlines in Middle East rule out services resuming before Thursday

Some repatriation flights depart as governments around the world work to extract their citizens from the region

International Business Times UK

US-Israel-Iran War Escalates After British Military Base in Cyprus Targeted: What We Know So Far

The US-Israel-Iran conflict has intensified, drawing in multiple countries and raising concerns of a broader war.

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International Business Times

Saudi Arabia's Largest Oil Refinery Shuts Down As Iran Targets Oil, Gas, Infrastructure

Drone strikes led to the closure of Saudi Arabia's largest oil refinery as the war with Iran widened throughout the Middle East.

Latin Times

Lindsey Graham Says 'Cuba Is Next' After Iran Bombing: 'Their Days Are Numbered'

Graham also outlined his next priority after the Iran strikes: advancing normalization between Saudi Arabia and Israel

Sports Illustrated

Boxing Notes: Big Fights Ahead for Emanuel Navarrete After KO of Eduardo Núñez

Navarrete wants to be part of a high profile show in Saudi Arabia. Plus, when will Edgar Berlanga return?

Axios

Iran attack on giant Saudi refinery pushes up oil prices

"The attack on Saudi Arabia's Ras Tanura refinery marks a significant escalation," one analyst said.

AAP

F1 chartering flights to Australian GP amid conflict

Australia's GP appears safe but there are doubts over F1 races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia while other events in the Middle East are being called off.

Newslaundry

Western coverage of Iran is like a masterclass in saying everything except who did it

A day after Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was confirmed killed in joint US-Israel strikes, Iran hit back hard. American jets crashed in Kuwait. Saudi Aramco's oil facilities were struck. Missiles and drones swept across Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, the UAE, Iraq, and Israel.

Evening Standard

Saudi Arabia's biggest domestic oil refinery hit by Iranian drone strike

Oil and gas output across the Middle East has been disrupted by Iranian strikes in retaliation to the attack by the US and Israel

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