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“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.

The Times of India

Ed Miliband hints at fuel duty hike U-turn in response to Middle East crisis

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The Independent UK

Meet Fouzia Mahmoudi: The Moroccan "Hope Maker" transforming thousands of lives through Operation Smile

Moroccan humanitarian Fouzia Jbara Mahmoudi has dedicated over two decades to providing free cleft surgeries for children through Operation Smile. Her leadership has enabled over 19,000 surgeries in Morocco and expanded access to vital medical care across the Middle East and North Africa, transforming countless young lives.

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Donald Trump and Keir Starmer hold crisis talks on opening Strait of Hormuz closed by Iran attacks on tankers

Cabinet minister Ed Miliband confirmed that Britain is considering deploying de-mining drones to the Middle East

Evening Standard

Fuel duty hike could be scrapped if Middle East war drags on, Miliband suggests

The Energy Secretary said the Government will ‘stand by the British people’ as ministers consider whether to ditch a planned rise in fuel duty amid surging oil prices

Evening Standard

Oil Prices Surge Again as Middle East Supply Risks Mount, Pressuring Markets

Oil prices continue to act as a major macro driver in the short term, boosting energy sector stocks while dragging on growth‑oriented sectors and reinforcing investor caution across global markets.

International Business Times

Ministers may scrap fuel duty hike if Middle East war drags on, Ed Miliband suggests

The energy secretary says he is ‘sending a clear message’ that the government is ‘going to stand by people in this crisis’

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Iran war fallout: CBSE cancels Class 12 board exams in seven Middle East countries

CBSE has cancelled Class 12 board exams for students in Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. This decision follows a review of the situation and inputs from local schools and authorities. Previously postponed exams are also nullified. The board will announce the method for declaring results…

The Times of India

UK interest rate cut hopes dashed as Iran war sends energy prices soaring

The Bank of England is not expected to cut interest rates amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East

The Independent UK

UK interest rate cut off the table amid Middle East conflict, economists say

It is expected the Bank of England will keep borrowing costs unchanged at 3.75% in March.

Evening Standard

Beyond the strait: why attacks on Kharg Island could keep oil prices high

Oil could pass 2008 record of $147.50 a barrel as damage and field closures risk compounding supply shock caused by Iran war

The Guardian - UK

Turkey warns against drawing Iran's Kurds into Middle East war

The Turkish government is warning the United States and Israel against involving Iran’s Kurdish minority in the war against the Iranian regime. Home to millions of Kurds, Turkey fears any such move could destabilise its ongoing peace process with Kurdish militants calling for an autonomous state.

Radio France Internationale

Middle East War Day 16: UAE and other Gulf countries report fresh attacks; Kuwait airport hit

Explosions rocked Dubai as Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on the UAE's Al Dhafra airbase. Kuwait International Airport also reported drone impacts damaging radar, though no injuries occurred. These actions follow Iran's warnings and accusations of UAE ports being used for attacks on its oil facilities, escalating regional tensions.

The Times of India

‘DM your details’: Travellers warned of scam airline accounts as Iran war disrupts flights

Criminals exploiting Middle East crisis by targeting customers seeking help or refunds from affected carriers

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Formula 1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabia Grands Prix amid Middle East tensions; season cut to 22 races

Formula 1 and the FIA have cancelled the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix scheduled for April 2026 due to escalating Middle East conflict. Safety concerns and logistical challenges prompted the decision, impacting the 2026 calendar and creating a five-week gap before the Miami Grand Prix.

The Times of India

‘Fake news’: Israel rejects rumours on Netanyahu's death after 'six fingers' video goes viral

The Independent UK

Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

The Independent UK

The Latest: Iran threatens UAE as Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz

Iran has warned people to evacuate three major ports in the United Arab Emirates, including the busiest in the Middle East, as its war with the U.S. and Israel enters its third week

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Why Govt Suddenly Stopped LPG Refills for PNG Homes

For many Indian families, a cooking gas cylinder is part of daily life. You book a refill, the delivery arrives, and the kitchen keeps running smoothly. But now, a new rule has quietly changed that routine. The government has announced that households with Piped Natural Gas connections can no longer…

The Guardian - AU

‘Blue-sky flood’ as waters reach outskirts of Longreach – as it happened

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Evening Standard

F1 cancels Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix due to war in Middle East

Formula One now set for five-week gap between Japan and Miami, with no races at all in April

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People in the Middle East are terrified for their lives, but Nancy Mace decided to turn it into a publicity stunt

She is the superhero the world needs ...or says the attention-seeker.

The Times of India

Force majeure explained: Why Gulf countries are invoking it amid Iran vs US-Israel war

Middle East conflict triggers force majeure declarations from Gulf energy producers like Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait. Attacks and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have halted oil and gas exports, causing global price spikes and supply chain concerns amid Iran vs US-Israel war. This legal clause highlights the immediate…

International Business Times UK

Is the US Preparing a Ground Invasion of Iran? 2,500-Marine Rapid Response Unit Sent to the Middle East

The US has deployed 2,500 Marines to the Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate. Learn about the strategic implications and what this means for the region.

The Independent UK

Donald Trump urges UK to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz

The US president piled pressure on Keir Starmer to deepen the UK’s involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East

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