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Iran war will increase small boat arrivals, National Crime Agency chief warns

Graeme Biggar said the Middle East conflict could drive more arrivals as he issued his annual assessment of threats facing Britain – including soaring drugs deaths

The Independent UK

Australia prepares fuel plans if Mideast war drags on

Australia is preparing for all scenarios should the war in the Middle East go on indefinitely and the fuel crisis escalates, the prime minister says.

AAP

Treasurer warns of major economic damage from Iran war

Fresh modelling shows oil price shocks and soaring prices for other commodities will have a lasting impact on Australia's economy.

AAP

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Trump said no one could have predicted Iranian attacks on other Middle Eastern countries. His advisers had warned him

The president said Iran wasn’t ‘supposed to go after all these other countries in the Middle East’

The Independent UK

Who is Joe Kent? Trump’s counterterrorism chief resigns amid US‑Iran war

A senior US counterterrorism official has resigned in protest against the Trump administration’s handling of the war with Iran, becoming the most senior figure to break ranks amid rising tensions in the Middle East.

The Times of India

ZEW index: German investor confidence collapses on Middle East tensions

German investor morale has plunged to its lowest level in almost a year, with sentiment in the eurozone also deteriorating, as the Middle East conflict rattles European markets.

Euronews

Easter holiday flights to Spain and Portugal fill up as families drop plans to visit Dubai amid war

British Airways says it has suspended flights to Dubai, Amman, Tel Aviv and Bahrain until June

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Is Russia using the war in the Middle East to spread disinformation about Ukraine?

Russia has consistently spread disinformation about Ukraine since the start of its full-scale invasion. Now, analysts say the Kremlin is shifting its messaging strategy by exploiting narratives about the war in the Middle East. The Cube debunks some of the false claims.

Euronews

‘Leave immediately’: UK puts 14 countries on ‘do not travel’ list amid Middle East tensions

Amid escalating instability in the Middle East, the UK government has issued its strongest travel warning, placing 14 countries on its “do not travel” list, urging British nationals to leave immediately if they are currently in these regions.

The Times of India

Why developing nations could be the first to suffer as the Middle East conflict raises food prices

Geopolitical tensions rarely stay confined to the battlefield. They ripple through global markets – particularly energy and food. The war between the US, Israel and Iran is a reminder of how quickly conflict can affect food security far beyond the region.

The Conversation

How Eid al-Fitr is being celebrated under the shadow of war in the Middle East

Eid al-Fitr 2026 is being observed with heightened security and subdued celebrations across the Middle East due to ongoing regional conflicts and humanitarian crises. From Saudi Arabia's increased precautions to scaled-back events in the UAE and displacement in Lebanon, the festival's traditional joy is overshadowed by war and instability, impacting…

The Times of India

Stock Index Futures Muted as Oil Prices Resume Advance After Iran Strikes, FOMC Meeting in Focus

March S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESH26) are down -0.02%, and March Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQH26) are down -0.04% this morning, pointing to a muted open on Wall Street after a tech-led rebound in the prior session as attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East sparked a fresh…

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'We were shocked': Trump reacts to Iran hitting US Gulf allies — was there prior warning?

US President Trump expressed shock at Iran's expanded strikes across the Middle East, despite US intelligence anticipating such retaliation. The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iranian attacks on US positions and allied infrastructure, disrupting vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns are mounting over the…

The Times of India

RBA narrowly votes to lift interest rates. The Middle East war may determine if there’s more to come

The Reserve Bank of Australia (RBA) has lifted official interest rates for the second time this year as it struggles to bring inflation under control, saying inflation is “likely to remain above target for some time”.

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AAP

Coal miner reaps price rise from Middle East conflict

Coalminer New Hope is experiencing a price lift for the black mineral from the war in the Middle East, after posting a sharp fall in interim profit.

The Times of India

'Trying to drive a wedge': JD Vance pushes back on questions about differences with Trump on Iran

US Vice President JD Vance on Monday (US local time) pushed back against what he described as attempts to “drive a wedge” between him and President Donald Trump over the war in the Middle East.

Bangkok Post

Fuel pump panic continues in many areas

Queues again formed at petrol stations on Monday as drivers rushed to fill up their tanks and many pumps posting out-of-stock signs, amid the supply disruption caused by the war in the Middle East.

AAP

Fuel ration push parked as crisis talks target pricing

Ministers say they're focused on getting more petrol into the market in response to the Iran war, rather than limiting how much motorists can buy.

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Scientists Identified 7 US States Most Likely to Survive Nuclear Fallout—Is Yours One of Them?

With conflict in the Middle East taking over headlines, nuclear war is at the forefront of many people’s minds. Most people hope nothing like that...

The Times of India

Dubai, Doha travel alert: Oman Air cancels flights to 9 cities until March 31 amid airspace disruptions due to Iran vs US-Israel war

Oman Air has extended flight suspensions to nine international destinations until March 31 due to ongoing Middle East airspace restrictions. The airline cited evolving security situations and flight safety as reasons for the cancellations, impacting major hubs like Dubai and Doha. Passengers are advised to check bookings as disruptions continue…

International Business Times

NASDAQ Stages Strong Rebound as Tech Stocks Lead Gains Amid Easing Oil Prices and Geopolitical Optimism

The tech-heavy NASDAQ Composite surged more than 1% on March 16, 2026, snapping a string of recent losses as investors welcomed signs of cooling tensions in the Middle East and a pullback in crude oil prices.

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Airfare Could Rise Soon as Iran War Pushes Jet Fuel Prices to New Highs

If you have been eyeing that summer vacation or a trip home for the holidays, you might want to buy those tickets now. The geopolitical tension in the Middle East has finally reached a breaking point, and the shockwaves are hitting the aviation industry hard. You are likely seeing the…

The Conversation

Real estate powered Dubai’s rise as a magnet for expats. Can its brand survive this war?

Once a small fishing and pearling village, Dubai has grown to become a major financial, commercial and tourism hub in the Middle East.

The Guardian - UK

One day Keir Starmer might say what he really thinks of Trump. But not today

The PM’s natural instinct to stay out of the Iran war has been a good one, but he is left speaking in code about US relations

AAP

Sending Australian navy to Middle East not a priority

The closure of one of the world's most important oil corridors continues to wreak economic havoc but Australia's navy is unlikely to join efforts to reopen it.

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