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UK faces weaker economic growth and higher inflation due to Iran war – OECD

The conflict has worsened the outlook for many of the world’s largest economies, the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development said.

Evening Standard

Pentagon weighs redirecting Ukraine-bound weapons to Middle East as Iran war strains US munitions: Report

The Pentagon is reportedly considering rerouting some weapons, including air defence interceptors, originally destined for Ukraine to the Middle East due to strains on US stockpiles from the ongoing Iran war. This move highlights the difficult choices Washington faces in balancing support for Kyiv with its operational needs in the…

The Times of India

Facing European cold shoulder, Ukraine turns to Middle East partners

Amid blocked EU aid and stalled diplomatic talks with the US and Russia, Ukraine is looking for new partners in the Middle East and the Gulf region, where the countries are seeking Kyiv’s help.

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Iran war: How many European citizens has the EU repatriated?

Thousands of Europeans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid ongoing conflict. How are EU countries coordinating these operations, and what role is Brussels playing?

Euronews

Iran war has raised risk of attack in Britain, top terror chief warns

‘I think it would be very surprising if the events in the Middle East didn’t have an impact on the UK’ - Assistant Commissioner Laurence Taylor

Evening Standard

Cypriot authorities stress that the country is safe, wanting to prevent a possible decrease in tourist flows due to the war in the Middle East.

Euronews

Next warns shoppers of higher prices if Iran conflict drags on till summer

Next’s UK sales have been “encouraging” so far this year and strong overseas “up to the point the conflict began in the Middle East.”

Evening Standard

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Iran-US war latest: Trump extends pause on energy plant strikes and says talks with Tehran going ‘very well’

The US may send an additional 10,000 troops on top of the thousands of service members already dispatched to the region, according to a new report

The Independent UK

‘Trump doesn’t bluff’: White House warns Iran, says ‘will unleash hell’ against 'any miscalculation'

The White House issued a stern warning to Iran, stating President Trump is prepared to "unleash hell" if Tehran rejects a deal to end the Middle East conflict. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt asserted that Iran has been militarily defeated and will face intensified strikes if it fails to…

The Times of India

CBSE introduces new grading system in Gulf countries: What UAE students and parents must know

With the escalating regional tensions across the Middle East, Class X and XII students have been surrounded by a consistent air of confusion about their academic future. Parents and children have been worried about the cancelled exams and most importantly the grading system, since the marksheet would affect their entrances…

The Times of India

'Will ⁠attack ⁠infrastructure': Iran on reports that 'enemies' preparing to occupy island with help from 'regional' country

Iran warns of potential island seizure by "enemy countries" with regional support, vowing "relentless" strikes on vital infrastructure. This comes amid a significant US military buildup in the Middle East, with analysts suggesting the UAE might be involved and Kharg Island as a potential target.

The Times of India

Escalation in the Middle East - Not Europe's war? MEPs go head-to-head in The Ring

In this new edition of The Ring, broadcast from the European Parliament in Brussels, MEPs Riho Terras (EPP) and Özlem Demirel (The Left) debate Europe’s role in the ongoing war in the Middle East.

Euronews

Nat-Gas Prices Recover on Concern Over Tighter Global Supplies

April Nymex natural gas (NGJ26 ) on Wednesday closed up +0.009 (+0.31%). Nat-gas prices recovered from a 3.5-week low on Wednesday and settled slightly higher after Iran rejected a peace plan from the US, which could keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and curtail nat-gas supplies from the Middle East....

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All the bills going up in April as households face over £200 in extra costs

Cost of living concerns have grown in the UK amid crisis in the Middle East

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Iran claims to have 'successfully targeted' American F-18 fighter jet, shares video

Iran on Wednesday claimed that it shot down as US fighter jet amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

International Business Times UK

Is Barron Trump Eligible for the Draft? Jesse Ventura Delivers Brutal Military Challenge to Melania's Son

Former Minnesota governor Jesse Ventura has challenged Barron Trump to enlist in the US military, as anger over troop deployments to the Middle East fuels calls to 'send' the president's youngest son to war.

The Independent UK

Iran pushes back on Trump’s peace plan: ‘It’s not even beautiful on paper’

US troops are to be deployed to the Middle East as mixed messages about peace talks continue

Euronews

Save Our Sites: UNESCO warns 'priceless' Iranian heritage is being destroyed by war

As the war in the Middle East continues, cultural and historical sites in the region are increasingly under threat sparking renewed calls from Middle East states and UNESCO for help protecting heritage sites.

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Italy: Middle East crisis pushes the Meloni government away from the US

The situation in the Middle East represents a negative framework for Italy, which, like its European partners, is a mere spectator watching a conflict that it does not endorse.

The Independent UK

British army so depleted it could only ‘seize a small market town on a good day’

General Sir Richard Barrons issues stark assessment amid concerns over UK’s lack of preparedness for war

International Business Times UK

US Troops Told To 'Get Ready' For Iran As Conscientious Objection Requests Surge '1,000%' And Fears Grow Among Ranks

US service members are increasingly filing for conscientious objector status as tensions rise with imminent deployments to the Middle East.

Evening Standard

Inflation holds at 3% in ‘calm before the storm’ of Iran war

The Office for National Statistics said the rate of Consumer Prices Index inflation was unchanged from the 3% level reported in January.

The Times of India

Majority of Americans view US strikes on Iran as excessive; gas price fears rise: Poll

A new poll reveals a majority of Americans believe recent US military actions against Iran have gone too far, despite growing concerns over rising fuel costs. While preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons is a key objective, most oppose further escalation, including ground forces, as the US deploys additional troops…

The Times of India

US deploys 2,000 paratroopers from ‘Immediate Response Force’ to Middle East amid escalation: Report

Around 2,000 elite paratroopers are heading to the Middle East, bolstering US military options as President Trump explores diplomatic avenues with Iran. This deployment, alongside thousands of Marines, signals a significant escalation. The troops could be positioned for operations near Iran's oil hub, Kharg Island, or to secure vital shipping…

International Business Times UK

What Is the 82nd Airborne Division? America's Elite Paratroopers Deployed to the Middle East Explained

As tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, officials say at least 1,000 paratroopers could deploy within days, joining tens of thousands of US troops already in the region.

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