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Iranian women footballers rejoin teammates to fly to Oman after Australia asylum U-turn

The majority of Iranian players who sought asylum in Australia have reversed their decisions and rejoined their teammates

The Independent UK

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

Donald Trump rejects Middle East mediation to end Iran war: Report

Middle Eastern allies' diplomatic efforts to end the two-week Iran war were rebuffed by the Trump administration, with both Washington and Tehran appearing set for an extended conflict. Iran rejected any ceasefire until US and Israeli strikes ceased, while the US focused on weakening Tehran's military capabilities. The war has…

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2 Indians killed, 10 injured in Iranian drone attack in Oman, says MEA

Two Indian nationals have died and 10 others were injured in an attack in Sohar city, Oman. Five of the injured have been discharged from the hospital, while the remaining five are receiving medical treatment. Indian authorities are in contact with Omani officials and are providing assistance to the affected…

The Times of India

Expat exodus: Are Brits leaving Dubai for good?

As missiles fall across the Gulf, those who moved to the UAE in search of sun, glamour and zero tax are questioning their future. What could a mass return mean for London?

Evening Standard

Iran strikes neutralise record IEA reserves release as oil tops $100

Oil spiked above $100 a barrel on Thursday following fresh Iranian attacks on Omani oil storage facilities, reversing any downward pressure from the IEA's record release of 400mn barrels announced the previous day.

Euronews

Nearly 20,000 French nationals brought home since start of Middle East war

Nearly 20,000 French nationals have been repatriated from the Middle East since war erupted on 28 February, according to the government. Some 400,000 French citizens lived in or were visiting countries in the Gulf and Middle East when the United States and Israel launched their strikes on Iran.

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Explosions at Oman's Salalah port: Iran drones hit fuel storage oil tanks? Tehran denies role as war with US-Israel engulfs Middle East

Drones struck Oman's Port of Salalah on March 11, 2026, igniting fuel tanks and disrupting vital shipping routes. This attack, part of a wider regional escalation involving Iran, the US and Israel, highlights the growing threat to Gulf energy infrastructure and global trade. The incident underscores the conflict's expansion beyond…

The Times of India

Iran war threatens Easter travel as BA cancels Middle East flights

British Airways will also pause repatriation flights from Muscat, Oman due to ‘reduced demand’

The Independent UK

Irish woman wins £23k in racial harassment claim after boss repeatedly shouted ‘potato’ at her

Bernadette Hayes said the behaviour made her feel like she had ‘suffered a death by 1,000 cuts’

The Independent UK

Six hours through Oman’s desert: How a British father and daughter fled the Middle East crisis

Jamie Mallon, 54 and his daughter Izzy, 27 watched missiles being intercepted over Abu Dhabi skies for five days during Iranian attacks on the Middle East. The duo had arrived in the region for a relaxing getaway as the daughter had just returned from two and a half years of…

The Times of India

Oman announces early release of salaries for public and private sector employees ahead of Eid Al Fitr 2026

Oman is ensuring workers can celebrate Eid Al Fitr without financial stress. Government employees will receive March salaries by March 17, 2026, following strict payroll deadlines. Private sector firms are also directed to disburse March wages by March 18, 2026, to help families prepare for the festive occasion.

The Times of India

Air travel shock: Oman Air cancels multiple flights across key destinations as Iran vs US-Israel war escalates

Oman Air has cancelled numerous flights due to escalating geopolitical tensions and regional airspace closures amid Iran vs US-Israel war. This mirrors a wider aviation crisis across the Gulf, forcing airlines to reroute and suspend services. Passengers face significant disruptions, with schedules remaining fluid as the region awaits stability. The…

The Times of India

Families reunited after chartered flight arrives from Oman amid Middle East conflict

Almost 200 people arrived into Dublin airport on flight chartered from Oman

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Evening Standard

Relieved family reunions at Dublin Airport as chartered flight lands

Almost 200 people were on board the flight chartered by the Irish Government from Oman.

Evening Standard

Irish Government charter from Middle East to touch down in Dublin later

The charter flight to assist Irish citizens in the Gulf region departed Oman on Saturday.

The Guardian - UK

British family stranded in Middle East after Foreign Office errors

Nusaybah Sattar and five relatives were kept off evacuation flight despite holding tickets and UK passports

The Independent UK

US B-1 Lancer bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day

The 146ft B-1 Lancer arrived at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on Friday evening

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US bomber lands in UK as Iran war enters eighth day

A second Government charter flight carrying UK citizens from Oman is expected to arrive in Britain overnight.

We Got This Covered

Iran denies attacking Saudi Arabia and Oman – their explanation for who did it reveals a much bigger game being played

Geopolitical chess going on here.

Evening Standard

Irish Government’s chartered flight from Oman delayed until Saturday – minister

Foreign Affairs Minister Helen McEntee said overnight hotel costs for passengers in Oman would be met by the department.

Euronews

Middle East flights: Dubai airport flights ‘gradually resuming’ after temporary suspension

The Independent UK

Second chartered evacuation flight to UK expected to depart Oman tonight

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The Independent UK

British businessman in Dubai paid £150,000 to charter private jet for ‘easy way out’ as Iran war rages

Samuel Leeds saw debris from a drone fall onto his family’s home – but told The Independent he didn’t take the extraordinary measures to leave the UAE due to the missiles

The Conversation

The Gulf’s delicate balancing act between the US and Iran is now in flames

As Israel and the US continued to bomb Iran after killing the country’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei, Iran lashed out at its neighbours. Among the targets of Iranian drone strikes were a hotel in Dubai, a port in Oman, gas facilities in Qatar, and multiple US bases and embassies in…

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