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Middle East crisis may divert millions of tourists to Europe

The blow to tourism in the Middle East and Gulf opens up both an opportunity and a risk for Europe.

Euronews

Iran continues targeting energy sites: Key Kuwait oil refinery on fire again after drone strike

Kuwait's Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery faced another Iranian drone attack on Friday. Fires erupted at several units. This follows a similar incident a day earlier. Firefighters are working to control the blaze. The attacks are part of a wider escalation in the Gulf region. Energy supplies and global markets are…

The Times of India

'I am alive', 'Israel acted alone': 10 takeaways from Netanyahu’s address after Iran hits Gulf energy hubs

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has delivered one of his most expansive defences of the ongoing war with Iran, framing it as a defining global struggle rather than a regional conflict. Speaking amid intensifying strikes and mounting economic fallout across the Gulf, Netanyahu repeatedly cast Israel’s actions as part of…

The Times of India

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The Latest: Iran retaliates against Gulf energy sites as stocks sink worldwide

Israel hit the Iranian capital Tehran with airstrikes Friday, with activists reporting sounds of strikes around the city

The Independent UK

Eid ul Fitr 2026: South Africa announces official date; why is Eid on different days explained

South Africa will mark Eid ul Fitr on Saturday, March 21, 2026, a day after many Gulf nations and countries in the West, due to local moon-sighting traditions and astronomical data. This highlights the global diversity in determining Islamic festival dates, influenced by regional interpretations and scientific calculations, creating a…

The Times of India

US approves $16 billion funding in military sales to Gulf nations affected by Iran conflict

The United States on Thursday approved $16.46 billion in military sales to the United Arab Emirates and Kuwait, as Gulf states contend with the fallout from the ongoing conflict with Iran.

The Times of India

Qatar PM after Gulf energy attacks: 'This war must be stopped immediately'

Qatar’s prime minister has called for an immediate end to the conflict after missile strikes hit energy facilities across the Gulf, including the country’s key Ras Laffan hub. Doha is demanding Iran halt the attacks, as gas prices surge and international pressure grows for de-escalation.

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Iran oil attacks trigger 35% gas price spike – and warning of interest rate rises

Iran’s attacks on energy facilities across the Gulf threaten to drag war into new phase

The Independent UK

Dubai to host Eid ul Fitr 2026 prayers in over 900 mosques, confirms timing in UAE emirate amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Dubai is set for a massive Eid ul Fitr prayer gathering across over 900 mosques, a shift from traditional open-ground prayers. This move prioritises safety and order amid regional security concerns. The coordinated 6:40 am prayer time aims to ensure a unified spiritual experience, reflecting a broader Gulf-wide trend towards…

The Times of India

Strike on Iran gasfield exposes US-Israel rift as Trump claims he did not know

US president says he told Netanyahu ‘don’t do that’ as he distances himself from attack that has angered Gulf allies

The Guardian - US

The targeting of key Gulf energy infrastructure raises the risk of long-term disruption

Escalating attacks on key oil and gas facilities in the Persian Gulf have increased the risk of an extended bout of higher prices for everything from gasoline and electricity to computer chips and food

The Independent UK

Targeting of energy facilities turned Iran war into worst-case scenario for Gulf states

The U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran took a dangerous turn on March 18, 2026, with tit-for-tat strikes on critical energy infrastructure that amount to the most serious regional escalation since the conflict began.

The Conversation

Why Iran is attacking Gulf energy infrastructure

Iran targeted energy facilities across the Middle East on March 18, including the world’s largest liquefied natural gas hub in Qatar, in retaliation for Israeli strikes on an Iranian gas field hours earlier.

The Conversation

Oman claims Israel pushed US into Iran war when deal was possible

Foreign minister claims Israel convinced Donald Trump to make ‘grave miscalculation’ of waging war on Iran

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Euronews

Major Gulf airlines change loyalty requirements as Iran war impacts flights

Etihad and Qatar Airways have modified their loyalty programme requirements reflecting the reduction in air travel.

Euronews

Strikes on Gulf energy hubs threaten global LNG supply for months

Strikes on key Gulf energy sites are becoming more frequent and more damaging, beginning to unsettle supply and expose vulnerabilities across the region.

Axios

Seven U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition

The U.K. led the charge, but the statement is only symbolic for now.

The Independent UK

EasyJet urge people to book holidays early amid Gulf crisis concerns

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The Independent UK

Starmer and European allies condemn Iran attacks in joint statement

The leaders expressed their ‘deep concern’ about the escalating conflict, calling on Iran to ‘cease immediately its threats’

International Business Times UK

Trump Appears To Blame Israel After Iran Gas Field Strike Sparks Gulf Fears, Claiming They Acted Alone

Donald Trump seeks to distance the US from Israeli strikes on Iran's South Pars gas field as Gulf tensions rise and energy infrastructure comes under attack.

Evening Standard

Iranian strikes on energy sites serious escalation of conflict, says John Healey

The Defence Secretary was speaking during a visit to Dreghorn Barracks in Edinburgh.

International Business Times UK

Iran Missile Attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Threatens Global LNG Supply and Energy Security

Iran's missile attack on Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City, a key LNG hub, raises urgent global energy security concerns amid escalating Gulf tensions.

The Times of India

Russia, the quiet winner? How Middle East war may be boosting Putin’s war chest

As Middle East tensions escalate, Russia is quietly positioning itself to benefit from the ensuing chaos. While global powers focus on the conflict, Moscow is leveraging diplomacy and energy markets to expand its influence. The crisis has boosted Russia's energy revenues and shifted international attention away from Ukraine, creating a…

The Times of India

'Uncontrollable consequence': Iran hits Saudi's Aramco and Kuwait refinery following Israel attack on South Pars

Iran escalated attacks on Gulf energy sites, hitting Saudi Arabia's SAMREF refinery and facilities in Qatar and Kuwait. These strikes, following an Israeli attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, caused global fuel prices to surge. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE condemned the actions, while the US warned of…

The Independent UK

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