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‘I was beaten and tortured’: how a British father and son made a fortune in Dubai then became wanted men

As the Middle East is drawn into war, expats and influencers are under pressure to only share the positive side of the UAE. In reality many are at risk of being put behind bars, and often find the UK government has little interest in helping them get out

The Guardian - UK

Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast war

Pope Leo XIV marked Easter Sunday for the first time as pontiff, with the Middle East war casting a pall over the most important date in the Christian calendar.

Radio France Internationale

Iran conflict to forefront of UK religious and political leaders’ Easter messages

Archbishop of Canterbury to issue urgent call for peace, as PM exhorts Britons to ‘choose community over division’

The Guardian - UK

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Mideast war presents 'serious risk' for Africa, major report warns

The Middle East war "presents a serious risk to Africa", the African Union and the African Development Bank (AfDB) said in a report seen by AFP Saturday.

Radio France Internationale

Prayers, verses and holy books: How have religious symbols been used in the ongoing war in the Middle East?

The messages exchanged in the Middle East reflect a different face of warfare. Religious rhetoric is being employed in an uncommon and increasing way, with symbols of the three major monotheistic religions overlapping: Judaism, Christianity, and Islam in the middle of war.

Euronews

Abu Dhabi International Airport Open Today With Limited Operations Amid Regional Recovery

Zayed International Airport (AUH) in Abu Dhabi is open and handling flights on Saturday, April 4, 2026, operating on a reduced schedule as the facility continues its phased recovery from weeks of disruptions caused by regional geopolitical tensions and airspace restrictions across the Middle East.

International Business Times

Jared Kushner is seeking peace deals in the Middle East. He’s also raising money for his own firm

The president’s son-in-law is acting as an envoy even as he looks to secure billions for his company from foreign governments

The Guardian - US

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Iraq turns to Turkey for oil exports as Middle East war reshapes routes

Iraq is turning to Turkey as an alternative route for its oil exports, as the war in the Middle East continues. The Iraqi move comes as Ankara steps up efforts to capitalise on the shifting diplomatic, economic and security landscape in the region.

Radio France Internationale

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard would fiercely resist a US ground invasion. History proves it

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has long exerted a strong, often underestimated power in the Middle East. With around 190,000 members, plus an estimated 450,000 reserves in the Basij paramilitary, the largest component of Iran’s Armed Forces also controls much of the country’s politics, intelligence and economy.

The Conversation

Death, displacement and military duties: children plunged into crisis by Middle East war

The US-Israeli war will have a lifelong impact on millions of children across the Middle East

The Guardian - UK

Would you book flights for June via the Middle East?

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The Independent UK

Jamie Dimon defends U.S. decision to wage war in Iran, and says the West may have actually waited too long to fight it

America’s top banker says the war’s ultimate potential upside would cancel out the current volatility, and he’s speaking for a big constituency.

Fortune

Eurasian cargo hub expands to capture Europe-Asia freight flows

A new cargo terminal, expanded fuel storage and a duty-free customs regime aim to cut transit times and costs. The strategy targets airlines and logistics operators seeking alternative routes between Europe and Asia.

Euronews

Keir Starmer condemns ‘reckless’ Iranian attack on Kuwaiti oil refinery

Tehran fired drones and missiles at targets across the Middle East overnight as the war nears the end of its fifth week.

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The Times of India

'Why we love this place!': Dubai government's gesture for Scottish expat stuns netizens online

Amid the ongoing regional tension in the Middle East, the government authorities have been working in all aspects to ensure that the residents are protected and safe. From public appearances to online assurance, ministries and officials have left no stone unturned to ensure that life in the UAE remains normal…

The Times of India

Pearson Edexcel and Cambridge cancel exams in UAE: Know new grading rules, results and more

Following the ongoing regional conflict in the Middle East and the effects of the US-Israel-Iran war, numerous boards across the Gulf have cancelled examinations for students and stuck to alternative evaluation methods for the assessment of their results. Now, UK boards have also cancelled exams for students in UAE.

The Independent UK

Iran fires on targets across Mideast while Israel and US hit Tehran as war shows no signs of slowing

Iran fired on targets across the Middle East while American and Israeli airstrikes hit the Islamic Republic as the war neared the end of its fifth week unabated

Kiplinger

Stocks Are Mixed Despite a Huge Oil Move: Stock Market Today

Stocks and oil continue to rise and fall with the ebb and flow of news from the White House and the Middle East.

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Australia joins oil crisis talks ahead of key UN vote

Australia has joined nations for talks about a vital oil corridor, as the UN Security Council considers whether "defensive" action can be taken against Iran.

Barchart

‘For Every Assassination, an American Tech Company Will Be Destroyed’: What Does That Mean for Tesla Stock?

The IRGC has threatened attacks on several American tech majors, including Tesla.

Radio France Internationale

Macron rejects military plan as allies push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that using military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be “unrealistic”, as more than 40 countries held talks on restoring access to the vital shipping route, compromised by the war in the Middle East.

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Should You Chase the Rally as Micron Stock Bounces Back?

Micron stock rallied yesterday on a constructive GF Securities note and signs of easing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Here’s why MU shares are worth buying into strength.

The Conversation

Bypass the Strait of Hormuz with nuclear explosives? The US studied that in Panama and Colombia in the 1960s

With the world struggling to get oil supplies moving from the Middle East, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich raised eyebrows with a social media post highlighting a radical idea: Use nuclear bombs to cut a new channel along a route that would avoid Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

As oil prices rise, France suggests extra tax could help phase out fossil fuels

As the war in the Middle East drives up prices of petrol and gas, France wants to use additional tax revenue generated to fund the country’s move away from fossil fuels – but some analysts say any extra returns are offset by rising costs and inflation.

The Independent UK

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