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The World Economic Forum is the latest to postpone Gulf conference in Saudi

WEF is committed to returning to the Gulf. Business and political leaders there know that the need for conversation and the hunt for solutions is now paramount.

Fortune

Trump Begins Shifting Iran War Blame To Pete Hegseth—Says He Was First To Say 'Let's Do It'

Explore political tensions as Donald Trump credits Pete Hegseth for pushing Iran military action amid backlash over Operation Epic Fury and missed intelligence warnings.

International Business Times UK

Is Saudi Arabia calling the shots? Crown Prince MBS urging Trump to keep Iran war alive - report

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is reportedly urging US President Trump to escalate military action against Iran, viewing it as a chance to reshape the Middle East. He believes removing Iran's current government is key to addressing the threat to Gulf nations. However, Riyadh officially denies pushing for war,…

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US set to deploy airborne troops amid Trump claims of ‘very good’ Iran talks

Israel and Gulf states targeted by Iran in latest strikes while Tehran denies any negotiations with US to end war

The Guardian - UK

Strikes hit Iran and Tehran targets Israel and Gulf states amid mixed signals over talks to end war

Airstrikes battered Iran and Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel’s Tel Aviv and sites across the Mideast, even as President Donald Trump said the United States was in talks with the Islamic Republic to end the war

The Independent UK

Kuwait International Airport's New Terminal 2 Not Opening Today; Full Operations Targeted for Late 2026

Kuwait International Airport did not open a major new terminal Tuesday despite circulating social media speculation, with officials confirming the landmark Terminal 2 remains on track for completion by November 2026 as part of a massive modernization drive aimed at transforming the Gulf nation into a regional aviation hub.

International Business Times

UK travel firm spends £1m to rescue stranded holidaymakers from Asia

Exclusive: Lancashire company Distant Journeys chartered an Airbus A350 to ferry 400 passengers home from Sri Lanka

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Iran launches strikes against Israel and Gulf states after denying talks with US

Tehran continued to launch strikes against targets in the region, after denying the US president's claims of "very good" talks between the two sides to end the Iran war.

Euronews

Middle East travel alert: Qatar Airways suspends services to 12 major destinations in Asia and Europe, Kolkata flights resumed

The regional tensions in the Gulf show no signs of winding down as the Iran-US-Israel conflict continues to persist. Along with affecting global trade and lives, the geopolitical situation has affected one of the most vital sectors in the Middle East, the airways.

The Times of India

‘Stop this savage being’: Iranians fear postponed Trump attack is merely disaster delayed

Some inside Iran believe threat was designed to divert attention from desire to seize islands in strait of Hormuz

The Guardian - UK

Iran has finally exposed the limits of Trump’s power

ANALYSIS: A five-day ‘pause’ allows Gulf nations to find dwindling air defences, buys Iran’s decentralised military system respite and gives Trump the chance to reflect on how to get out of a quagmire Tehran prepared for him, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley

The Independent UK

How Teruel Airport in Spain became a global hub for grounded aircraft

Due to the conflict in the Gulf region, Qatar Airways has relocated 20 of its aircraft to the remote airport in eastern Spain.

Euronews

OPINION - Here are ten ways to survive Armageddon. It means learning to love a new word...thrift

The crisis in the Gulf means we need to love economical wartime ways.

Evening Standard

‘At their own peril’: GOP Senator demands Trump close U.S. bases after ‘outrageous’ refusals spark a major rift

If only bases were that easy to move, I feel a few of the Gulf countries might be happy to give them up.

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The Guardian - UK

Why Iran’s threat to destroy water facilities could spell disaster for Gulf countries

Desalination infrastructure is crucial in arid region with very little rainfall and few rivers or lakes

Euronews

Trump says Iran 'means business' in peace talks as Tehran officials deny negotiations

Trump didn't clarify who has been involved in the talks but Iran's parliament speaker and foreign minister denied any such negotiations have happened.

The Times of India

New UAE–Saudi Arabia trade bridge launched to improve cargo flow and supply chain continuity amid regional tensions

A new logistics link between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is being put in place as regional supply chains face pressure from ongoing geopolitical tensions linked to the US–Israel–Iran conflict. Saudi Ports has announced a trade bridge connecting Sharjah with Dammam, aimed at making cargo movement across the Gulf faster…

Evening Standard

British expats risk drones in Dubai rather than big tax bills in London as HMRC urged to clarify rules

Accountants say there is a lack of clarity over how the UK tax authorities will treat people affected by the escalating Iran war

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The Independent UK

Israel launches new wave of attacks on Tehran and Iran threatens to start hitting Gulf power plants

Israel has launched a new wave of attacks against Tehran and a top American commander is telling Iranians to remain in shelters for the foreseeable future as the war in the Middle East showed no sign of abating in its fourth week

The Times of India

Bigger US strike on Iran today? Trump’s 'mild' warning as 48-hour deadline expires today

US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran. He demands the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours. Failure to comply will result in severe consequences, including the obliteration of Iran's power plants. Iran has responded with its own threats. Tehran vows to target US-linked…

The Conversation

Iran can’t ‘win’ this war. But it can force a US retreat using these 4 insurgency tactics

Iran knows it is militarily much weaker than the United States. The US accounts for 37% of military spending worldwide, while Iran accounts for less than 1%. On paper, we’d expect the US to easily win a military confrontation with Iran.

The Guardian - UK

Energy shock talk grabs headlines but the Iran war is also driving the world towards a food crisis

Growers face soaring fertiliser and fuel costs as shipping choke point of the strait of Hormuz hits supply chains

The Times of India

Strait of Hormuz on edge as Saudi Arabia opens King Fahd Air Base to US forces amid Iran tensions

Saudi Arabia has granted the US access to King Fahd Air Base amid escalating tensions with Iran. This strategic move aims to bolster regional security and safeguard vital shipping lanes, particularly the Strait of Hormuz, which faces critical threats. Western allies are framing this as a defensive measure to deter…

The Times of India

'Technical malfunction during routine duty': Qatari helicopter crashes amid Middle East tensions

The Times of India

Iran launches missiles in 'failed bid' to hit Diego Garcia in India’s backyard, Indian Ocean base key to US power projection

NEW DELHI: The cross-firing of missiles in the Gulf region between Iran and Israel-US reached India’s backyard when two ballistic missiles were launched by Tehran towards Diego Garcia, a strategically important joint US-UK base, in the Indian Ocean.

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