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Australians evacuate Lebanon on flight to Cyrus

The first chartered flight of Australians fleeing war-torn Lebanon has landed in Cyprus, with passengers set to head to Sydney soon.

AAP

What Happens Next In Iran-Israel Conflict?

Israel's invasion of Lebanon this week and Iran's missile attack on its regional foe, all while war rages on in Gaza, have heightened the risk of a high-intensity conflict across the Middle East.

International Business Times

A year after Hamas attack, more continuity than change for the Palestinians and Israel

The rapid pace of unfolding events between Israel and the Palestinians, and more broadly in the Middle East, can make people think change is inevitable.

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UAE Official Calls For Arab Unity And Nation State Respect

UAE emphasizes unity, sovereignty, and peace in the Middle East, advocating for an Arab project that respects nation-states and rejects militias.

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Question Time audience slams Labour for continuing arms exports to Israel

TWO audience members received applause on the BBC's Question Time show after demanding to know why the UK was still exporting arms to Israel ..

The National (Scotland)

Israel's Economy Resilient Amid Escalating Conflict

Israel's economy faces strain amidst escalating tensions and conflict in the Middle East.

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Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise after Middle East tensions weigh on Wall St

Asian shares are trading mostly higher after worsening tensions in the Middle East sent shares lower on Wall Street

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Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon closed by Israeli strikes, says UN

Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon have been forced to close amid Israel's air strikes, a UN agency said on X on Friday. The news came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a rare sermon in which he praised his country’s recent missile strikes on Israel and vowed…

France 24

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.

AAP

World Update: Middle East conflict escalating rapidly – there’s no telling where it will end

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The Conversation

Oil Market Remains Calm Amidst Middle East Chaos

Learn about the potential impact of Middle East conflicts on global oil markets and the interconnectedness of geopolitics and energy markets.

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How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election – and why Arab Americans in swing states might vote for Trump

As we near the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel, the conflict in the Middle East has escalated significantly. Iran just launched nearly 200 missiles on Israel, and Israel has continued its fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza.

The Conversation

Oil Prices Rise, Stocks Fall On Middle East Tensions

Oil prices rose and major stock markets mostly retreated Thursday as investors reacted to fears of widening conflict in the Middle East and awaited a key US jobs report.

International Business Times

Dubai travel advice: is it safe to visit right now?

The Foreign Office does not warn against travel to the UAE following missile attacks in the Middle East

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Middle East Tensions Rise, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.32%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.45% this morning as risk-off sentiment prevailed due to the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and remarks from a…

The Guardian - UK

The Middle East is on the brink of all-out war – so why is the EU still navel-gazing?

A decade ago, Europe helped broker the Iran nuclear deal. Now, it seems at a total loss, absent from efforts to stop the unfolding crisis

France 24

Keir Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts, including cost of Taylor Swift tickets

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 3: The Israeli press urges caution as tensions heighten in the Middle East, whereas the Iranian press strikes a more bullish tone. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts after a donations row. He also visits Brussels for his first…

The Guardian - AU

Middle East crisis: IDF intercepts ‘hostile aircraft’ from east – as it happened

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Whether it’s Trump or Harris in office, Starmer will need an incredible US ambassador. Here’s my vote

Escapist and trivialising solutions are the Johnson and Truss legacy – but that won’t do now. The stakes are too high, the world too volatile, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Aussie shares edge higher amid growing Mideast conflict

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent higher, with attention still focused on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

Leave Lebanon now, but for some, it's not that easy

Lebanese Australians are watching on in horror as Israel bombs southern parts of Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, levelling buildings and killing hundreds.

The Guardian - UK

Global supply chains are under pressure again. Will inflation start rising?

Conflict in the Middle East, a strike at US ports, problems at the Panama Canal … a rush of problems could create a crisis for exporters

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Pelosi Urges Caution In Dealing With Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden express concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing international cooperation to address Iran's actions an...

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on US leadership: war in the Middle East accelerates American decline

Editorial: The Biden administration has squandered the authority it rebuilt, but a second Trump term would be still more destructive

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Israel Warns Of Retaliatory Strikes On Iran

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff issues warning on potential retaliatory attack on Iran, emphasizing Israel's military capabilities in the Middle East.

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