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The Latest Breaking News from the Middle East

War in Iran Threatens Higher Fuel Prices, Renewed Inflation

With much of the Middle East's critical oil and gas exports cut off from global markets, rising energy costs could give inflation new momentum.

Kiplinger

US citizens: Trump had no ‘backup’ plan to help them leave Middle East after Iran strike

Americans criticise US state department, with one person saying she felt ‘betrayed’ and treated like ‘an afterthought’

The Guardian - US

Fears over French art loans to the Louvre Abu Dhabi as war rages in the Middle East

The museum, which opened in the United Arab Emirates in 2017, has so far escaped damage from nearly 1,800 Iranian drone and missile strikes since the conflict began last month.

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Trump in new tirade against Starmer over Iran war as his plan to open Hormuz Strait flounders

The US president hit out as Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan and Australia declined to jump to his request to send warships to the Middle East

Evening Standard

Newsletter: EU ministers to mull bolstering naval mission under US pressure

Also in this newsletter: Belgian Prime Ministers calls on Europe to cut deal with Russia on war in Ukraine, and EU diplomats expect tensions over the closed Druzhba pipeline to play out until after April's Hungarian elections.

Euronews

Dozens of petrol stations around Australia run out of fuel as panic-buying continues

NRMA says record-high fuel may be here to stay in Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane after prices soared early in the Middle East conflict

The Guardian - AU

UAE March 16 flight update: Emirates suspends flights from Dubai, Etihad Airways and Air India announce limited schedule

The escalating tensions amid the Iran vs US-Israel war, have left much of the Middle East in a crisis. From flights to roadways and even markets, every aspect of daily life has been affected while the authorities work their best to monitor the situation and calm it.

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War in Iran, chaos in the Gulf, repression in the west: and the thread that binds them all is Palestine

In the Middle East, the occupation is the original sin. And those who banked on this US-backed ‘stability’ now find it giving way beneath them, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik

The Guardian - UK

Iran-US war latest: US embassy in Iraq attacked while Trump lashes out after Nato rejects Strait of Hormuz demand

The US president said it is only appropriate that those who benefit from oil coming through the waterway help to free it

The Independent UK

Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks

France is ramping up its military push in the Middle East as President Emmanuel Macron calls the effort strictly defensive

The Independent UK

Energy markets face uncertain environment: oil producer

The war in the Middle East is having wide-ranging impacts on markets, oil and gas producer Woodside has told investors at its annual sustainability briefing.

AAP

Fuel tax cut urged to avoid fruit 'rotting on trees'

As some country towns face major petrol shortages, pressure is mounting on the federal government to intervene to bring down fuel prices.

AAP

Middle East conflict hits tourism in Phangnga

The war in the Middle East is affecting the tourism industry, with Phangnga province reporting a sharp decline in European arrivals and estimated losses of nearly 1.7 billion baht, the Phangnga Hotel Association said.

Bangkok Post

Thailand steps up screening of ‘suspicious’ foreigners

The Thai Immigration Bureau has denied entry to more than 30 foreigners deemed suspicious after using increased screening measures during the conflict in the Middle East.

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The Guardian - AU

Oil prices rise after Trump claims US ‘totally demolished’ Iran’s Kharg Island export hub

Another weekend of violence compounded global market concerns over war in the Middle East, following US strikes on the vital oil hub

The Independent UK

Starmer rejects Trump’s threats after US president warns Nato faces ‘very bad’ future

Senior cabinet minister Pat McFadden said Britain was not obliged to enter the US’s ‘war of choice’ and that the Iran conflict had nothing to do with the alliance

Evening Standard

PM pledges cost of living help after resisting Trump’s call for warships

Sir Keir on Sunday did not answer calls from Mr Trump to deploy warships to secure the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil trade route in the Middle East.

The Independent UK

Starmer to pledge support for UK’s poorest homes to help with soaring energy bills

Vowing to support working people ‘whatever challenges lie ahead’, the PM will use a press conference on Monday to set out support for those facing soaring energy bills

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Keir Starmer to pledge cost-of-living support amid Middle East crisis

The Prime Minister will on Monday say that helping families with living costs is ‘my first priority’.

The Conversation

The Iran crisis is hitting KiwiSaver balances – but market volatility can work for you too

As well as checking the news for updates on events in the Middle East, many New Zealanders are also nervously checking their KiwiSaver balances.

Evening Standard

Starmer and Trump discuss ‘importance’ of reopening Strait of Hormuz

Tehran’s stranglehold on oil tankers passing through the narrow sea passage has driven energy prices up across the world.

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3 Grocery Chains That Give Seniors a “Gas Bonus” for Every $50 Spent

Grocery prices continue to climb, and with conflict in the Middle East coming to a head, gas prices are reaching new heights, too. Thankfully, there...

AAP

Oil shock further reason for tax reform, spending cuts

An economic downturn might be needed to bring inflation back to target, economists warn, but the government can help with spending cuts and productivity reform.

The Independent UK

Pope Leo demands Middle East ceasefire after deadly Iran school attack

Pope Leo made his strongest comments on the war in the Middle East on Sunday

The Times of India

“Second home”: Expats praise UAE’s stability and leadership amid US-Israel-Iran conflict

As regional tensions continue to create uncertainty across parts of the Middle East, residents in the UAE are showing calm and resilience, with many members of the expatriate community expressing strong confidence in the country’s leadership and its commitment to keeping people safe.

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