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Can we rely on our airline to get us back safely to the UK?

TRAVEL QUESTIONS: Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling home from Cambodia, cancelled flights from Sri Lanka, choosing between refunds and rebookings, and the ETA rules for dual citizens

The Independent UK

Is Kharg Island Iran’s Achilles Heel? Why Trump has designs on tiny oil hub in the Persian Gulf

IN FOCUS: The island holds 94 per cent of Iran’s oil exports and could choke off the country’s economy for years. Maira Butt and James C. Reynolds report

The Independent UK

The escalation trap: how the Iran war could become more costly and complex

Iran’s is trying to create wedges between Gulf states and the US, but Trump is very comfortable on the ‘escalatory ladder’

The Guardian - UK

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Ukraine war briefing: War in the Middle East is bad news for Ukraine, says Zelenskyy

Zelenskyy says urgent need for anti-aircraft missiles, which are used in the Gulf to counter Iranian missiles and drones

The Guardian - AU

Dubai news: ‘Evacuate the office?’ Standard Chartered responds to viral rumours in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Amidst escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, Standard Chartered clarified reports of a Dubai office evacuation, stating it extended existing work-from-home measures as a precaution. The bank emphasised its regional operations remain active. This comes as other financial institutions also implement safety protocols, highlighting Dubai's crucial role as a financial hub…

The Times of India

The US-Israel war on Iran sends Dubai residents fleeing, but what they abandoned in their wake has sparked a new nightmare

A heartbreaking reality is unfolding in Dubai right now as many foreign residents, fleeing the escalating US–Israel war on Iran, are abandoning their pets in record numbers. This sudden exodus, driven by missile strikes spreading across Gulf countries, has left animal shelters completely overwhelmed and a disturbing trail of discarded…

The Mary Sue

Kharg Island, the fragile oil lifeline behind Iran’s war economy

A small island in the Gulf has become a flashpoint in the widening war involving Iran, the United States and Israel. Kharg Island handles almost all of Iran’s oil exports – making it a vital economic lifeline for Tehran.

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Iran and the Arabian Peninsula depend on desalination plants to survive – why water has become a target

The Gulf region has been defined by oil for decades. Tankers, pipelines and refineries have long been seen as the region’s most critical – and vulnerable – assets.

The Conversation

'A perfect storm': Airlines cut flights and increase airfares as jet fuel price spikes

Increased demand on flight routes that avoid Middle East and Gulf stopovers also means flyers are having to pay more.

Euronews

World’s rarest sea turtle washes ashore in dire need of aid

A rare sea turtle is getting the help it needs after beachgoers found it stranded on a beach in bad shape and called for help. They came across the Kemp’s ridley sea turtle, an adult female, in Galveston and called Texas’ sea turtle hotline. Photos shared by the Gulf Center…

The Independent UK

Trump winning militarily, losing politically in Iran war: Ian Bremmer

Ian Bremmer argues the US-Iran conflict's battlefield successes diverge from political failures, with military actions harming Iran but not achieving Trump's desired regime change. This miscalculation has led to a more dangerous and expensive war, with Iran signaling defiance rather than compromise.

The Times of India

Did Mojtaba Khamenei Lose His Legs? New Iran Supreme Leader Vows Revenge Despite 'Coma', Injury Reports

Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vows unrelenting revenge against US and Israeli strikes via state TV, amid explosive reports he's comatose and legless after brutal bombings. The son's fiery message, mourning his slain family, threatens Hormuz blockade and asset seizures as Gulf attacks intensify.

International Business Times UK

When US fights in the Middle East, American Muslim students often face discrimination

The war in the Middle East is rapidly expanding across the Gulf countries, including Iran and Lebanon. The conflict has already targeted the region’s civilians, natural resources, tourist destinations and U.S. military bases.

The Conversation

Gold Crash Alert: Why Prices Suddenly Fell Today

When global tensions rise, investors usually move toward safe-haven assets like Gold and Silver. That is why the recent market reaction surprised many observers. Even as tensions between Iran and Israel intensified, gold prices moved downward instead of rising. The April futures contract on COMEX dropped sharply, catching investors off…

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The Times of India

Iran war enters Day 14: As conflict completes two weeks, what we know so far - Tehran explosions, Israel strikes, US aircraft crash

The conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran intensifies. Missile strikes and drone attacks continue across the Middle East. Oil prices surge and global markets react to the growing instability. Regional powers are increasingly drawn into the fighting. The war has spread across multiple fronts, with casualties mounting.

Euronews

French soldier killed, Gulf under drone assault in Iran war escalation

A French soldier was killed in Erbil, and four US crewmembers died in a refuelling aeroplane crash in Iraq as Iran's drones hit Gulf states and US-Israeli strikes target Tehran.

The Independent UK

Pay three times more to avoid the UAE? I’ll take my chances in Abu Dhabi duty-free

TRAVEL INSIDER: In his latest newsletter, Simon Calder shares his journey from Yogyakarta to London amid Gulf tensions, reflecting on disrupted stopovers, costly detours, and the wider ways the conflict is reshaping global travel

Euronews

Iran’s UN ambassador denies Tehran attacked civilian sites in the Gulf region despite evidence

In an exclusive interview with Euronews, Iran’s ambassador to the UN in Geneva, Ali Bahreini, denied that his country struck civilian targets in the Gulf region despite existing evidence, and in turn accused the US and Israel of the attacks, saying Tehran only goes after military targets.

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Evening Standard

British expats who fled the Gulf desperate to avoid being hit with huge tax bills after returning to London

The tax implications of a return to the UK are ‘troubling’ expats who have flown back to the UK from tax havens like Dubai

The Independent UK

Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel

Iran has launched launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including dozens of drones at Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases

AAP

Meet the stoic Aussies staying put in the warring Gulf

The Middle East's latest fracas has not rattled some Australian expats who have built lives and raised families in the Emirates.

Evening Standard

Yvette Cooper continues Saudi visit as Iran threatens to block key oil route

The Foreign Secretary arrived in the country on Thursday in a show of solidarity with Gulf states hit by Iran’s retaliation to US-Israeli strikes.

The Times of India

Bahrain news: Drone strike sparks fire at airport fuel tanks during Iran vs US–Israel war

An Iranian drone strike reportedly targeted fuel storage facilities near Bahrain International Airport, igniting a large blaze and highlighting the growing threat to critical civilian infrastructure in the Gulf. This incident, occurring amid escalating Iran vs US-Israel conflict, underscores the region's vulnerability to drone warfare and its potential impact on…

The Times of India

Dubai news: Missile debris hits Sheikh Zayed Road building after UAE intercepts 10 ballistic missiles amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai faced a tense moment as debris from intercepted aerial threats struck a building on Sheikh Zayed Road, underscoring the escalating Iran vs US-Israel conflict's impact on Gulf states. UAE air defences successfully neutralised numerous missiles and drones, preventing direct hits, yet fragments caused minor damage, highlighting the unpredictable risks…

The Times of India

Middle East news: HSBC makes bold GCC prediction as Iran vs US-Israel war rattles markets and oil prices surge

Despite escalating Iran vs US-Israel war, HSBC reaffirms strong confidence in GCC economies, signalling global banks are not retreating. The region's diversified economies, fiscal strength and strategic location continue to attract capital, even as markets grapple with conflict-driven volatility and energy price surges. Financial hubs like Dubai and Abu Dhabi…

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