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Emirates extends suspension of Dubai flights as Middle East Airspace shuts down

Emirates has extended its flight suspension to and from Dubai until March 3, 2026, due to ongoing regional airspace closures. Escalating US-Israel-Iran tensions have led multiple countries to shut their airspace, impacting over 1,800 flights and major hubs like Dubai International Airport. Operations will resume once safety is confirmed by…

The Times of India

Oil prices jump and markets slide after strikes across Middle East

International financial markets also opened weaker in the face of the growing conflict between Iran and US-Israeli forces.

Evening Standard

UAE gold prices jump over Dh10 as US–Iran tensions escalate in Middle East

Gold prices in the UAE surged dramatically on March 2, 2026, by over Dh10 per gram, mirroring global anxieties over escalating Middle East conflicts. This safe-haven rally, fueled by geopolitical tensions and persistent inflation, saw 24K gold reach Dh646.45 per gram. Analysts predict continued strength for gold as a hedge…

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Thousands of flights cancelled as world faces worst travel chaos since Covid crisis

Hundreds of thousands of passengers remain stranded, with key air hubs in Middle East closed amid fallout from US-Israeli strikes on Iran

The Guardian - UK

US F-15 down in Kuwait? Iran shares video showing fighter jet engulfed in flames, pilots ejecting

US F-15 Fighter Jet Crash: An American F-15 fighter jet crashed in Kuwait amid escalating Middle East tensions following the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader. While Iran's state media claimed the jet was shot down, the exact cause remains unconfirmed. Both crew members reportedly survived and were handed over to…

The Times of India

Afternoon Update: Australians in Middle East travel limbo; Pauline Hanson censured again; and Christina Applegate on life with MS

Penny Wong says travellers should be prepared for ‘serious flight disruptions’ with about 115,000 Australians trapped in the region

The Guardian - AU

US-Iran war spreads: Israel bombs Hezbollah targets in Beirut; Gulf nations vow to defend themselves — key points

A joint US-Israeli strike has killed Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, igniting regional retaliation. Israel and Hezbollah exchanged fire, while Gulf states braced for attacks. Global markets plunged amid escalating fears of a wider conflict, with travel disruptions and stock market crashes reported across the Middle East.

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The Latest: Iranian-backed militias join fight as war on Iran widens

Iran’s attacks are spreading across the Middle East as Tehran fires missiles and allied militias are joining the fight against Israeli and U.S. strikes on the Islamic Republic

The Independent UK

Iran war: Hezbollah fires at Israel; US releases IRGC HQ strike video - 10 key points

The war between the United States and Iran has entered a volatile new phase, with President Donald Trump signalling a shift in his projected timeline for the conflict. Speaking to NBC, Trump said that the campaign could last “around four weeks”, describing it as one of the most complex offensives…

The Times of India

Trump news at a glance: Congress divided on Iran attack as Trump appears to link operation to 2020 election loss

US president says he is willing to speak to Iran’s remaining leadership as war spreads across Middle East – key US politics stories from 1 March 2026

The Guardian - US

Trump on US Soldiers Dying in Iran: 'That's the Way It Is' — Warns of More Casualties

US President Donald Trump warns of more American casualties in the escalating Middle East conflict, while exploring diplomatic talks with Iran's interim government.

International Business Times UK

Iran's bleak vision of World Cup following US attacks

Iran's football federation president says "we can't be expected to look forward to the World Cup" in the US after the eruption of conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

UK prepares emergency evacuation plan for Britons stuck in Middle East

British nationals have been advised to follow the instructions of local authorities

The Independent UK

Jobs, Geopolitics and Other Key Things to Watch this Week

Markets enter March following another losing week that saw airline stocks hammered after President Trump's threats against Iran escalated Middle East tensions, while a surprisingly hot inflation reading dragged equities lower as February trading wrapped up.

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The Independent UK

UK terror threat level under review amid Iran strikes, defence secretary says

John Healey said the UK’s ‘vigilance is high’ amid the Middle East crisis

Evening Standard

Almost half of Heathrow-Middle East flights cancelled

Twenty-four of the 56 flights that were scheduled to depart from the London airport on Sunday for the region have been axed.

Euronews

EU set to discuss repatriation of citizens from the Mideast, as thousands of flights cancelled

EU ambassadors and foreign ministers hold emergency talks on the Iran war, with the repatriation of European nationals on the agenda as thousands of flights are cancelled in the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Situation in Middle East ‘deeply concerning’, says Angus Robertson

He said anyone concerned for family members, or anyone in affected areas, can seek consular support.

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The Guardian - AU

Joe Montemurro hopes focus is on football for Iran’s women at Asian Cup

Joe Montemurro wants the focus before his Australia team’s match against Iran on Thursday to be on football, not the Middle East conflict

Evening Standard

Graeme Souness describes hearing explosions while trapped in Middle East

The former footballer and manager was due to fly from Zayed International Airport in Abu Dhabi.

The Independent UK

‘Panic and uncertainty’ in Dubai as people shelter from barrage of Iranian missile and drone attacks

Global air travel heavily disrupted as continued air strikes keep major Middle Eastern airports closed

Evening Standard

UK travellers face chaos as Middle East airspace shuts after US-Israel strikes on Iran

Explosions were reported across the Middle East before Iran and Iraq moved to shut their skies

The Independent UK

Middle East airports closed and thousands of travelers stranded after attack on Iran

The attack on Iran by the U.S. and Israel has disrupted flights across the Middle East and beyond

The Guardian - AU

‘Middle East in flames’: what the papers say about the war on Iran

Strikes on Iran by the US and Israel, as well as Donald Trump’s announcement that the supreme leader Ali Khamenei had been killed lead the news pages

The Guardian - UK

Hundreds of thousands of travellers stranded or diverted by airspace closures in Middle East

UK plans evacuation of more than 76,000 Brits as key transit hubs in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha close

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