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How the Middle East war is impacting humanitarian aid to Africa

Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, disrupted trade routes have caused delays to the delivery of medicines and other humanitarian aid to crisis zones such as Sudan and Mali.

Radio France Internationale

France rolls out 'flash fuel loans' to shield small firms from oil price spike

France is preparing to roll out a rapid financial lifeline for small businesses grappling with soaring fuel costs, as the economic fallout from the war in the Middle East continues to ripple across key sectors.

Radio France Internationale

Ukraine seeks defence ties in Middle East as Zelensky visits Damascus

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met with Syria’s new leader Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus, in a visit that underscores Kyiv’s growing diplomatic push across the Middle East as it seeks fresh security partnerships amid its ongoing war with Russia.

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‘I’m actually so impressed’: Woman orders custom dress from United Arab Emirates Instagram shop. Then the war breaks out

War broke out between the United States and Iran in February 2026, leading to widespread changes in how the Middle Eastern countries import and export goods. Thousands of textile manufacturers have felt the impact of strict sanctions and a restrictive trade embargo. On top of that, many businesses in the…

The Mary Sue

Trump Extends Iran Strike Deadline While Golfing — Tehran Brands POTUS 'Delusional'

As military threats loom in the Middle East, Trump spends Easter golfing, drawing international attention. Tehran dismisses his threats, while critics accuse him of market manipulation.

International Business Times UK

Israel isn’t just responding to threats – it’s reshaping the Middle East

Discussions about Israel’s role in the Middle East still revolve around threats and responses. Yet recent developments suggest that Israel isn’t only reacting to events, but is increasingly shaping the conditions in which they occur.

The Conversation

Aid groups warn Iran war is hindering food and medicine from reaching millions

Aid groups are warning that the war in the Middle East has upended their ability to get food and medicine to millions in need and that more people will suffer if the violence continues

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‘I was beaten and tortured’: how a British father and son made a fortune in Dubai then became wanted men

As the Middle East is drawn into war, expats and influencers are under pressure to only share the positive side of the UAE. In reality many are at risk of being put behind bars, and often find the UK government has little interest in helping them get out

The Guardian - UK

Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV marked Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, with the Middle East war casting a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar.

Radio France Internationale

Iran conflict to forefront of UK religious and political leaders’ Easter messages

Archbishop of Canterbury to issue urgent call for peace, as PM exhorts Britons to ‘choose community over division’

The Guardian - UK

Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa, major report warns

The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

Euronews

Abu Dhabi International Airport Open Today With Limited Operations Amid Regional Recovery

Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi is open and handling flights on Saturday, April 4, 2026, operating on a reduced schedule as the facility continues its phased recovery from weeks of disruptions caused by regional geopolitical tensions and airspace restrictions across the Middle East.

International Business Times

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He’s also raising money for his own firm

The president’s son-in-law is acting as an envoy even as he looks to secure billions for his company from foreign governments

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Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes

Iraq is turning to Turkey as an alternative route for its oil exports, as the war in the Middle East continues. The Iraqi move comes as Ankara steps up efforts to capitalise on the shifting diplomatic, economic and security landscape in the region.

The Conversation

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would fiercely resist a US ground invasion. History proves it

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has long exerted a strong, often underestimated power in the Middle East. With around 190,000 members, plus an estimated 450,000 reserves in the Basij paramilitary, the largest component of Iran’s Armed Forces also controls much of the country’s politics, intelligence and economy.

The Guardian - UK

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The US-Israeli war will have a lifelong impact on millions of children across the Middle East

The Independent UK

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Fortune

Jamie Dimon defends U.S. decision to wage war in Iran, and says the West may have actually waited too long to fight it

America’s top banker says the war’s ultimate potential upside would cancel out the current volatility, and he’s speaking for a big constituency.

Euronews

Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

Evening Standard

Keir Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

Tehran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East overnight as the war nears the end of its fifth week.

The Times of India

'Why we love this place!': Dubai government's gesture for Scottish expat stuns netizens online

Amid the ongoing regional tension in the Middle East, the government authorities have been working in all aspects to ensure that the residents are protected and safe. From public appearances to online assurance, ministries and officials have left no stone unturned to ensure that life in the UAE remains normal…

The Times of India

Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge cancel exams in UAE: Know new grading rules, results and more

Following the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the effects of the US-Israel-Iran war, numerous boards across the Gulf have cancelled examinations for students and stuck to alternative evaluation methods for the assessment of their results. Now, UK boards have also cancelled exams for students in UAE.

The Independent UK

Iran fires on targets across Mideast while Israel and US hit Tehran as war shows no signs of slowing

Iran fired on targets across the Middle East while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic as the war neared the end of its fifth week unabated

Kiplinger

Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today

Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East.

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