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PM confirms ADF links to conflict amid fresh flights to Australia from Middle East hub

After considerable questioning, PM confirms three ADF personnel were on a US submarine that sank an Iranian warship.

SBS - Top Stories - 2 minutes ago

Iran launches heavy attacks on Qatar and continues airstrikes on Middle East neighbors

Officials said the attack began around 11:51 a.m. local time, with Qatari forces successfully shooting down 13 of the incoming missiles and drones.

New York Post - Sports - 13 minutes ago

Liberal MPs to hold call Friday as caucus raises concerns about Carney's shifting Iran position - Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government's position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's initial statement regarding the U.S.-Israeli strikes, CBC News has learned. Politics - | 1 hour ago

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand is set to brief Liberal MPs on Friday morning about the government's position on the war that has now engulfed Iran and surrounding countries in the Middle East, after some both privately and publicly raised concerns about Prime Minister Mark Carney's initial statement regarding the U.S.-Israeli strikes, CBC News has learned.

CBC News - Politics - 21 minutes ago

I covered the Middle East when Saddam was US's friend. The bloodletting hasn't stopped

Iranians deserve better than the ayatollahs – and they deserve better than an illegal war waged by a felonious, feckless president with no plan for what follows.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 32 minutes ago

Airlines weigh risks in Mideast skies filled with 'hot pieces of flying metal'

Confusing advice and on-again-off-again airport closures are complicating the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of foreigners stranded in the conflict zone around the Persian Gulf. In a region that has seen tragic mistakes resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilian air passengers, decisions on whether to fly remain fairly ad hoc and can come down to the judgment of an individual pilot.

CBC News - Politics - 40 minutes ago

I covered the Middle East when Saddam was America's friend. The bloodletting hasn't stopped

Iranians deserve better than the ayatollahs – and they deserve better than an illegal war waged by a felonious, feckless president with no plan for what follows.

Sydney Morning Herald - Opinion - 41 minutes ago

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney in Australia calls for rapid Middle East de-escalation

Canada and Australia have agreed to deepen ties as Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney called on middle powers to work together in a fractured rules-based global order. Calling the two countries “strategic cousins,” Carney and Australian PM Anthony Albanese said like-minded nations must cooperate…

SBS - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Australia-bound flights fleeing the Middle East arriving with empty seats

Flights carrying Australians home from the Middle East are arriving with empty seats, the result of late confirmations and safety concerns.

SBS - World - 1 hour ago

Middle East - Emotional scenes in Dublin as first flight brings Irish people home from Middle East warzone; US Senate blocks bid to halt Trump's Iran war

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Independent.ie - World - 1 hour ago

Politics Insider: Canadian troops to be relocated from Middle East operations

And, Secretary of State for Defence Procurement, Stephen Fuhr, says Ottawa still plans to pick one builder for new submarine fleet

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Top US commander in Middle East says strikes on Iranian navy have 'intensified.' Follow live updates.

It’s the second diplomatic mission to fully suspend operations since start Iran war.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

Tankers at sea bombarded after U.S.-Iran war spreads in Middle East

More tankers came under attack in Gulf waters on Thursday as the U.S.–Iran war escalated, and Iranian drones entered Azerbaijan, threatening to spread the crisis to more oil producers in the region.

CTV News - Business - 3 hours ago

Why has Hezbollah joined Middle East war?

Hezbollah has been attacking Israel as it pummels southern Lebanon and parts of Beirut.

Aljazeera - World - 3 hours ago

US asked Ukraine for support in drone protection in Middle East: Zelenskyy

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said he has ordered expert support after receiving a request from the US to help counter Iranian drones.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

Trump demands say on Iran's next leader as Middle East war spirals

Iran’s regime shows scant signs of losing grip on power as it continues to fire at Israel and Gulf states

Irish Times - World - 4 hours ago

'If they rise, they rise': Trump on gas prices amid Middle East conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday he was not concerned about rising U.S. gas prices driven by the widening Iran conflict, telling Reuters in an exclusive interview that the U.S. military operation was his priority.

CTV News - Top Stories - 4 hours ago

The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

The forecasts were made before the conflict in the Middle East broke out which could have a "very significant" impact, the OBR said.

BBC News - Business - 5 hours ago

Other Sports -- Two-time Olympian Liam Jegou amongst Irish canoeists stranded in Middle East after training trip

Ireland’s top canoeists are amongst those battling to find a way home from the Middle East.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 5 hours ago

MrBeast's company fired a video editor after Kalshi accused the employee of insider trading

Beast Industries fired a MrBeast video editor this week following accusations of insider trading by the prediction market operator Kalshi.

CTV News - Entertainment - 5 hours ago

World - / Mar 6, 2026 - US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: Tanker hit by 'large explosion' off Kuwait, causing oil spill; Iran launches missiles at Israel - US-Israel-Iran War Live Updates: The US-Israel war on Iran is rapidly widening, with missile exchanges, naval strikes and regional spillover pushing the Middle East into one of its most volatile crises in decades. Iran has launched fresh missiles at Israel, while Israel has expanded strikes to Hezbollah targets in Lebanon. A US submarine has sunk an Iranian warship in the Indian Ocean, marking a dramatic escalation at sea.Casualties continue to mount, with more than 1,000 reported dead in Iran and dozens killed in Lebanon and Israel. Tehran is under sustained bombardment, and the search for a successor to Ayatollah Ali Khamenei adds further uncertainty to Iran's political future. The United Nations says tens of thousands have fled the capital.In Washington, Senate Republicans blocked an effort to limit President Trump's war powers, signalling strong political backing for continued operations. The White House maintains that US ground troops are not part of the current plan but has not ruled out future options.The conflict is also disrupting global trade and energy supplies. Missile attacks in and around the Strait of Hormuz have sharply reduced tanker traffic, sending oil prices higher and unsettling financial markets. Shipping giants are suspending routes as security risks grow.Stay with this live blog for real-time updates, key statements, battlefield developments, diplomatic moves and economic fallout as the crisis unfolds.

Times of India - World - 6 hours ago

At Least 9 Vessels Attacked in Gulf Since Iran War Began

Around 300 oil tankers remain in the Strait of Hormuz as attacks mount, raising fears of major disruptions to global oil supplies and energy markets.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

ICE is re-evaluating the future of Camp East Montana, its largest detention facility

“DHS is reviewing this facility and contract. No decisions have been made related to contract extension, termination, or award,” the agency said about the detention center.

NBC News - Health - 7 hours ago

Oil prices spike again and shares fall as Middle East crisis deepens

Energy group Greencoat Renewables was the standout performer in Dublin as it climbed 6.7% despite revenue fall

Irish Times - Business - 7 hours ago

Fact check: AI-generated and miscaptioned Middle East war imagery

Round-up of fact checks from the last few days compiled by Full Fact.

Evening Standard - Politics - 7 hours ago

Have Britons in the Middle East been abandoned?

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Sky News - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

Analysis:Down but not out: Emerging markets could endure Middle East shocks, investors say

LONDON, March 5 : The rush of cash out of risk assets has rattled emerging markets since war engulfed the Middle East, but some investors are betting that economic fundamentals and fragmented geopolitics will allow a year-long rally to resume. The United States and Israel's bombardment of Iran pressed e

Channel NewsAsia - Business - 7 hours ago

US woman flees Middle East to reach critically ill husband in California

Judith Wilson of Walnut Creek, California, had been stranded in Dubai amid the Iran operation, while her husband, Doug, prepared for emergency heart surgery back home.

New York Post - Top Stories - 7 hours ago

More flights take off despite continued fighting in Middle East

PARIS — Fewer commercial flights were cancelled Thursday in the Middle East despite continued military strikes, with more than 100 flights taking off from the United Arab Emirates, according to a specialist data firm.

Manila Times - World - 8 hours ago

American stuck in Middle East ESCAPES

A California woman who was stranded in Dubai amid Iran airstrikes is rushing home as her husband faces emergency heart surgery. Judith Wilson secured a last-minute flight.

Fox News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

UK sending more fighter jets to the Middle East, says Starmer

Four extra Typhoon fighter jets are being deployed to Qatar, with two Wildcat helicopters armed with drone-busting missiles heading for Cyprus.

Sky News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Trump Admin Gives Update on Americans Evacuated from Middle East

The State Department said nearly 20,000 Americans have been evacuated from the Middle East amid the Iran war as of Thursday.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Carney says Canadian military participation in Middle East war can't be ruled out

Prime Minister Mark Carney says Canada can’t rule out military participation in the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

CTV News - Politics - 9 hours ago

London marine insurers still offering Middle East cover as war risk rates rise

MARINE insurers in the London market continue to offer cover in the Middle East, despite rising war risk premiums driven by escalating conflict in the Gulf, insurance broker Gallagher's Marine Divisional Director Angus Blayney said on Wednesday.

Manila Times - Business - 9 hours ago

Relief and uncertainty for Singaporeans in the Middle East as repatriation flights beckon

While most Singaporeans CNA spoke to felt relatively safe, some were anxious about the situation worsening.

Channel NewsAsia - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

IMF warns of repercussions of conflict in Middle East on global economy

Bangkok: The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), warned of the repercussions of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East on the...

Peninsula Qatar - World - 9 hours ago

Extra British fighter jets will deploy to Middle East, Keir Starmer announces

The Prime Minister also told a Downing Street press conference that a delayed Government-chartered flight from Oman had taken off.

Evening Standard - Politics - 9 hours ago

Iran war exposes global dependence on Middle East energy

The conflict with Iran has disrupted one of the world's most important energy chokepoints. China, Europe, and India face mounting supply risks, while Russia could gain from soaring prices and shifting trade flows.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Azerbaijan vows to retaliate after Iranian drone attack, as war widens in the Middle East

Foreign Ministry said an Iranian drone crashed near the airport in Nakhchivan, and another one hit near a school

The Globe and Mail - World - 10 hours ago

Big East coach already told he's fired even with time left in horrendous season

Barring a miraculous run in the Big East Tournament, English will have failed to made the NCAA Tournament in any of his three seasons after replacing Ed Cooley.

New York Post - Sports - 10 hours ago

Analysis -- Airlines weigh risks in Mideast skies filled with 'hot pieces of flying metal' -- Evan Dyer -- News -- - -- Politics

Confusing advice and on-again-off-again airport closures are complicating the evacuation of hundreds of thousands of foreigners stranded in the conflict zone around the Persian Gulf. In a region that has seen tragic mistakes resulting in the deaths of hundreds of civilian air passengers, decisions on whether to fly remain fairly ad hoc and can come down to the judgment of an individual pilot.

CBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

Stranded Britons in Middle East - what you need to know as first charter flight takes off

Thousands of people in the Middle East are stranded as the war between the US, Israel and Iran continues. Here's the latest travel advice and expert analysis on how a mass evacuation could play out.

Sky News - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

Irish News -- 'This is the fourth flight I rebooked, I didn't think I was going to get out' – relief as first Irish flight from Dubai touches down since Middle East crisis began

There was relief and tearful reunions at Dublin Airport on Thursday as the first flight from Dubai touched down since the crisis began in the Middle East.

Independent.ie - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

First UK government flight departs Middle East after delay -- The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

The plane was due to leave Oman on Wednesday but remained grounded due to problems getting passengers on board.

BBC News - World - 10 hours ago

The three Indian airlines that have the largest exposure to war-ravaged Middle East -- 3 min read

These Indian carriers have a very high dependency on the Gulf, which will hurt their balance sheets towards the end of the year.

First Post - Top Stories - 10 hours ago

US and Mideast Countries Seek Kyiv's Drone Expertise as Russia-Ukraine Talks Put On Ice

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones.

Military.com - US News - 11 hours ago

US and Mideast Countries Seek Kyiv's Drone Expertise as Russia-Ukraine Talks Put On Ice -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine's...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones.

Military.com - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

'Outrageous' fuel price hikes in Ireland amid Middle East conflict, Dail told

Reports of dramatic increases to fuel costs, such as home heating oil and motor fuel, have been sent to TDs.

Evening Standard - Politics - 11 hours ago

Iranian bombers came within 'two minutes' of striking largest US base in Middle East before Qatari air force shot aircraft down: report

The SU-24 planes from Iran's Revolutionary Guard had targeted al-Udeid Air Base Monday – which is home to around 10,000 US service personnel – until they were intercepted by a Qatari F-15 jet...

New York Post - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Sri Lankan economy 'at great risk' from Middle East crisis – former minister

The US attack on an Iranian frigate will put pressure on ships crossing Sri Lankan waters, Harin Fernando has told RT India

Russia Today - World - 11 hours ago

Worries mount as attacks in the US-Israeli war on Iran spread beyond Middle East

Fears are mounting that the US-Israeli conflict with Iran could spiral beyond the Middle East. That’s after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship near Sri Lanka, killing at least 84 people. Tehran has vowed that Washinton will “bitterly regret” the strike, even as another Iranian vessel heads towards Sri Lankan

Channel NewsAsia - World - 11 hours ago

Starmer to update on Middle East war as Defence Secretary travels to Cyprus

Britain has been facing criticism for failing to have enough military assets in the Middle East region.

Evening Standard - Politics - 11 hours ago

Ottawa arranges charter, commercial flights to help evacuate Canadians from Middle East

Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said she expects flights to leave for UAE in the next 72 hours

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 12 hours ago

Missile strikes, no flights: Middle East conflict disrupts global sport

With tournaments postponed and players stranded away from home, major sport events have been struck by crisis and chaos.

Aljazeera - Sports - 12 hours ago

Stranded travelers share firsthand accounts from the Middle East

The US and Israel’s war with Iran has stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers amid flight cancellations and airspace closures.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Italy ready to mitigate economic impact of Middle east crisis, says Antonio Tajani

While looking up to the current scenario, Italy has recently announced that it will mitigate huge economic impact of the Iran crisis. Italian foreign minister Antonio Tajani said on Thursday, March...

International The News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Ukraine postpones peace talks with Russia as Mideast War rages

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Thursday that Ukraine has discussed with the United States the possibility of delaying the next round of trilateral...

Daily Sabah - World - 13 hours ago

As Ottawa refuses to say exactly how many Canadian troops are in the Middle East, here's what we know

As Ottawa refuses to say exactly how many Canadian troops are in the Middle East, experts are questioning the government’s claim it has had no role in the American attack on Iran.

CTV News - Politics - 13 hours ago

Ukraine offers drone warfare expertise to US in Middle East to counter Iran

Ukraine is prepared to send military experts to the Middle East to help the U.S. and its partners counter Iranian drones, the country’s president said.

Stars and Stripes - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Israeli forces kill at least 12 in Lebanon strikes, ground invasion

At least 12 people were killed Thursday as Israel extended its offensive in Lebanon into a fourth day, carrying out airstrikes and ground incursions in...

Daily Sabah - World - 14 hours ago

The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

The majority of flights to key Middle Eastern hubs have been cancelled for Monday as the conflict continues.

BBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

Markets react as the conflict in the Middle East intensifies and concerns grow over how long it will last.

BBC News - Business - 14 hours ago

Anand says government pursuing options for Canadians to exit Middle East war zone

Anita Anand said Canada is pursuing multiple options to help more than 2,000 Canadians who have requested assistance to leave the Middle East, as some Canadians in the region are calling on the government to do more to help them get home.

CTV News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Singapore to mount repatriation flights on Saturday and Sunday to bring citizens home from Middle East

MFA has deployed crisis response teams to Oman and Saudi Arabia as it works to secure further evacuation options.

Channel NewsAsia - World - 15 hours ago

Tracking deaths in Iran, wider Middle East as conflict rages on -- Sara Jabakhanji

Just days into the U.S. and Israeli strikes that targeted Iran and escalated into a broader regional conflict, more than 1,000 people have been killed — mainly in Iran, with the remaining deaths scattered across neighbouring countries in the Middle East.

CBC News - World - 16 hours ago

Israeli strike hits Beirut hotel as Israel-Hezbollah clashes escalate - Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict. 04/03/2026

Video. Israeli strikes hit a Beirut hotel and areas southeast of the city, killing several people as Israel and Hezbollah traded fire amid a widening regional conflict.

Euronews - World - 17 hours ago

Middle East conflict threatens Iraq's participation in World Cup playoffs

Iraq are scheduled to play in the playoff final on March 31 in Mexico but the team's participation remains uncertain.

Aljazeera - Sports - 17 hours ago

The Middle East is on fire. Will this gulf become another oil haven?

Constricted global oil supply lines might elevate the Gulf of Guinea to a new strategic importance

Russia Today - Opinion - 17 hours ago

IMF chief warns latest Mideast war threatens global growth

Global economic resilience was being tested yet again by the latest war in the Middle East, Kristalina Georgieva, the head of the International Monetary...

Daily Sabah - Business - 17 hours ago

Iran war enters sixth day as flights due to bring Britons home from Middle East

Some 138,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East.

Evening Standard - Politics - 18 hours ago

How to fly from Ireland to Australia, New Zealand or Asia during the Middle East war

There are many options, but air travellers face higher prices, longer journeys and added stopovers

Irish Times - Top Stories - 18 hours ago

Mideast war chokes flows of oil and natural gas, poses energy security risks for Asia

BANGKOK — Global energy trade is in turmoil as war around the Persian Gulf chokes off oil and natural gas shipments, causing prices to soar.

Manila Times - World - 19 hours ago

Politics -- Most vulnerable will be prioritised in first Irish airlift from Middle East

The Government will charter flights to airlift Irish citizens stranded in the Gulf in the wake of Donald Trump’s airstrikes on Iran – with the most vulnera...

Independent.ie - World - 19 hours ago

Middle East -- Emotional scenes in Dublin as first flight brings Irish people home from Middle East warzone; US Senate blocks bid to halt Trump's Iran war

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Independent.ie - Top Stories - 19 hours ago

Singaporean students in Middle East safe, minimal disruption to studies amid conflict in region: Faishal Ibrahim

Authorities are also monitoring the situation closely and providing the students the "necessary guidance and support on the ground".

Channel NewsAsia - World - 20 hours ago

Carney won't 'rule out' Canadian military involvement in Middle East

Speaking to Australian MPs and senators, the Prime Minister expanded on his address at Davos where he talked of a rupture in the international order

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 21 hours ago

Albanese sharpens stance on de-escalation in Middle East, joining Canadian PM

The prime ministers have responded to questioning about their initial statements of support for Israeli-US strikes on Iran.

SBS - World - 22 hours ago

Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis touches down

Passengers described seeing missiles overhead in the UAE city as they arrived at Dublin Airport.

Evening Standard - Politics - 23 hours ago

'War risk' premium hitting businesses, consumers as Middle East conflict affects shipping

Knock-on effects could trickle down to consumers purchasing imported food, tech and clothes

The Globe and Mail - Business - 1 day ago

Politics Insider: Ottawa working to help Canadians stranded in Middle East, Anand says

And, Carney says Canada-Australia critical minerals alliance shows the kind of coalition middle powers can build

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

Thousands of Americans are stranded in Middle East since start of Iran war — with no clear way out

“After four days of adrenalin and constant fear, I feel demoralized and abandoned by our government,” wrote Ranjan, who is co-founder and CEO of a fraud payments company called Sardine in...

New York Post - Business - 1 day ago

US Citizens Seek Their Own Way Out Of Middle East

Alyssa Ramos cried tears of relief Wednesday after getting out of the Middle East.

Inside Edition - US News - 1 day ago

US Citizens Seek Their Own Way Out Of Middle East -- News

Alyssa Ramos cried tears of relief Wednesday after getting out of the Middle East.

Inside Edition - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Second flight to Ireland from Middle East expected on Thursday – McEntee

The Minister for Foreign Affairs said she is in ‘constant engagement’ with airlines.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Christina Applegate reveals the mistake she made after her double mastectomy for breast cancer

"Frankly, I was disgusted by what came out of my mouth,” Applegate wrote in her new memoir.

New York Post - Health - 1 day ago

EU warns Ukraine must not be sidelined as Middle East war escalates

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said Wednesday that the war in Ukraine must remain a global priority even as the rapidly expanding conflict in the...

Daily Sabah - World - 1 day ago

Beyond the mammogram: How AI is spotting hidden breast cancer risks

A new tool provides a personalised risk score for developing breast cancer, and can reduce unnecessary investigations.

Sydney Morning Herald - Health - 1 day ago

How might the war in the Middle East end?

In the News podcast: US and Israel are allies in the war with Iran but are their objectives the same?

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Energy bills forecast to rise 10% from July as Middle East war drives up prices

Analysts Cornwall Insight said forecasts for Ofgem’s price cap for July to September had surged to £1,801 a year for a typical dual fuel household.

Evening Standard - Business - 1 day ago

European markets finish higher as traders track Middle East turmoil

European stocks closed higher on Wednesday as markets continue to track developments in the Middle East.

CNBC - World - 1 day ago

More evacuation flights announced for Britons stranded in Middle East

British Airways said it will run two flights, departing from Muscat, Oman, to London Heathrow, on Friday and Saturday.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Harry Styles launches new album pop-up shop in east London

Styles fans can listen to the album and pick up quirky merch including hoodies, hats, polos, clocks, socks, and totes at the Hackney store

Evening Standard - Entertainment - 1 day ago

US Military Planes Transporting Americans From Middle East, Top General Says

C-17 planes are now being used, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine said.

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Anand says Ottawa working to help Canadians stranded in Middle East

There are no immediate plans to send military planes to the region to bring Canadians home, Foreign Affairs Minister says

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 1 day ago

'Sports cold war': How the Middle East conflict could disrupt the World Cup

With Donald Trump saying he doesn't care if Iran participates, the country may be left with no choice but to pull out.

Aljazeera - Sports - 1 day ago

Dow falls 400 points, oil spike moderates amid Middle East tensions

U.S. stocks fell Tuesday as Middle East tensions drive oil prices higher, increasing investor fears of inflation and global trade disruptions.

Fox News - Business - 1 day ago

Middle East conflict poses fresh test to central banks as oil shock fuels inflation

Middle East conflict has posed a fresh test to central banks, with fears of an oil shock and renewed inflation risks changing their bid to shore up growth.

CNBC - Business - 1 day ago

Consultant in Middle East providing online psychiatric care to young people in Kerry

Health committee told seven consultant psychiatrists, none of whom are permanent, covering 3.7 whole-time equivalent roles in county

Irish Times - Politics - 1 day ago

UK service personnel facing 'acute security threats' in Middle East – Swinney

Scotland’s First Minister said he is ‘deeply concerned’ about the situation.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

War in Middle East: Trumps says 'We're going to cut off all trade with Spain'

As smoke rises over Tehran from latest strikes, Trump announced that 'we're going to cut off all trade with Spain' from their refusal to allow bases to be used.

Irish Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

More Britons to return from Middle East as airlines boost flights

The UK Government has said it will charter a repatriation flight from Oman ‘in the coming days’.

Evening Standard - Politics - 1 day ago

Canada is not a middle power – it's a future great power

Carney’s job now is to build a Canada that’s not a vassal to the United States

The Globe and Mail - Opinion - 1 day ago

Qatar Airways confirms flights grounded as more than 130,000 Brits remain in Middle East

Around 130,000 British nationals have registered their presence in the Middle East

WalesOnline - World - 1 day ago

Vulnerable Brits to be evacuated from Middle East first as death toll rises

The most vulnerable British nationals will be evacuated from the Middle East first

WalesOnline - World - 1 day ago

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict.

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries.

Deutsche Welle - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Iraq, caught in the middle, braces for Iran war impact

Iraq is the only country in the Middle East to be targeted by both sides in the current conflict. There, the war could impact everything from the next government to intercommunal violence and civil servants' salaries.

Deutsche Welle - Business - 1 day ago

Retail boost for the south east as new shops set to open in Carlow and Kilkenny

The shopping scene in the south east counties of Carlow and Kilkenny is getting a welcome boost after two businesses announced they will be opening new sto...

Independent.ie - Business - 1 day ago

Middle East -- US ramp up Iran strikes as conflict spreads to Lebanon

Israeli and US forces pounded targets across Iran yesterday, prompting Iranian retaliatory strikes around the Gulf as the conflict spread to Lebanon, rattl...

Independent.ie - World - 1 day ago

Northeastern, UConn win spots in title game of Hockey East women's tournament

Northeastern earned its 10th consecutive berth in the championship game with a 3-1 win over Vermont, while UConn took care of Holy Cross.

Boston Globe - Sports - 1 day ago

Wong dispatches crisis squads to Middle East to help stranded Australians - but no rescue planes yet

Foreign Minister Penny Wong has warned of the historic challenge of repatriating Australians from the Middle East, with the ADF standing ready to support the operation.

Sydney Morning Herald - Politics - 1 day ago

US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home -- Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.

Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.

BBC News - US News - 1 day ago

Politics Insider: Anand asks Oman for use of country's airspace to evacuate Canadians from Middle East

Ottawa’s top priority is helping the 100,000 Canadians who are stranded in the region, Foreign Affairs Minister said

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

Oil jumps, stocks fall, as Trump presses into a widening Middle East conflict

Trump acknowledged that the public would feel some economic pain as fighting continues to threaten areas that are critical to the world's oil and natural gas production.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Ottawa asks Oman to use airspace to help evacuate Canadians from Middle East if necessary

Anand says the government’s top priority is helping the 100,000 citizens stranded in the region

The Globe and Mail - Politics - 2 days ago

US Issues Urgent Travel Advisories Across Middle East: 4 Things to Know

Americans were told to ‘depart now’ from more than a dozen Middle Eastern and North African countries.

Epoch Times - US News - 2 days ago

Chicagoans with ties to Iran, Middle East worry as U.S., Israel continue bombing

Chicago's Iranian Americans struggle to reach family members as American and Israeli bombs continue to drop in Tehran. Some worry military intervention will have a destabilizing ripple effect in the region and curb momentum of protest movements, setting back progress toward a "free Iran."

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 2 days ago

European stocks close 3% lower as Middle East conflict intensifies

European stocks traded firmly in negative territory Tuesday as the geopolitical crisis in the Middle East continues to weigh on market sentiment.

CNBC - World - 2 days ago

Scientists exposed breast cancer to 4 different diets — one sped up tumor growth

New research has discovered that one way of eating could accelerate tumor growth in patients.

New York Post - Health - 2 days ago

Sri Lanka offers free 14-day visa extension amid Middle East flight cancellations

Colombo: Sri Lanka s Department of Immigration Emigration has announced a temporary measure to assist passengers affected by the cancellation of Mid...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 2 days ago

'Come to senses': UN calls on all sides to end Middle East war

The United Nations on Tuesday urged all sides in the Middle East conflict to “come to their senses” and end the war, warning that fear and panic are...

Daily Sabah - World - 2 days ago

Gulf states are caught in middle of the US-Israel war on Iran. There is a way out

From Abu Dhabi to Riyadh, regional states must take steps to shape their own destinies, rather than being pawns in the Israeli-US agenda

Middle East Eye - Opinion - 2 days ago

How will the conflict in the Middle East affect my finances?

Here, the Press Association looks at how the conflict could impact people’s finances in different ways.

Evening Standard - Business - 2 days ago

Middle East conflict puts everything known about Dubai to test

For years, Dubai has been pitched with images of glittering skyscrapers, tax-free incomes, business-friendly policies and something far more intangible:...

Daily Sabah - Business - 2 days ago

The Rescuers Who Go Where the U.S. Government Can't -- The special operations and intelligence veterans who got Maria Corina Machado out of Venezuela are heading to the Middle East.

The special operations and intelligence veterans who got María Corina Machado out of Venezuela are heading to the Middle East, writes Madeleine Rowley.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

'The entire region is sliding into chaos': Africa reacts to the Middle East crisis

Regional blocs have called for restraint, while flights are suspended

Russia Today - Top Stories - 2 days ago

State Department Warns Americans to Immediately Leave Most Middle East Nations

The department said Americans needed to evacuate due to ’serious safety risks.’

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

US Sending More Forces to Middle East Amid Iran Conflict

Trump began the U.S. force buildup in the Middle East in January in anticipation of hostilities with Iran.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Is it safe to travel to Cyprus? Latest Middle East travel advice

The UK Foreign Office is advising against travel to 20 countries in the Middle East region as conflict continues to escalate

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

European stocks fall sharply as conflict grips the Middle East; oil prices jump

European stocks started the new trading week firmly in negative territory.

CNBC - World - 3 days ago

Oil Prices Increase as Middle East Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Flows

Brent crude neared $80 as Israel and the US signaled a prolonged campaign against Iran, fuelling fears of Hormuz disruptions that could drive oil toward $100.

Epoch Times - Business - 3 days ago

Türkiye extends most Middle East flight cancellations

Türkiye has suspended flights to Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria and Lebanon through Friday amid escalating attacks in the region, while it scrapped all...

Daily Sabah - Business - 3 days ago

Gas prices spike amid fears of Middle East supply shock

European gas prices have skyrocketed as traders fear the escalation in the Middle East could hit shipments via the Strait of Hormuz

Russia Today - Business - 3 days ago

Warriors' Stephen Curry out at least 5 games with runner's knee

The Golden State Warriors announced Sunday that Stephen Curry will sit out the next five games while his right knee injury is reassessed. Curry,...

Daily Sabah - Sports - 3 days ago

Doctors Are Begging Middle-Aged Women To Make This 1 Lifestyle Change ASAP

If you're between ages 40 to 65, this singular habit can boost bone health, mood, longevity and more — yet not enough people prioritize it.

Huffington Post - Health - 3 days ago

Video shows downed US fighter jet in Kuwait as Middle East war spirals

Crew members survived the crash and were transported to hospital

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

How are markets reacting to Middle East unrest?

150 ships are stranded around the Strait of Hormuz, amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The unrest is expected to have an impact on oil prices and global markets

Sky News - Business - 3 days ago

East Hempfield property sells for $5.15M [Lancaster County deeds recorded: March 2, 2026]

The following were recorded at the Lancaster County Recorder of Deeds Office for Feb. 16-20:

Lancaster Online - Business - 3 days ago

How Middle East unrest is disrupting oil trade

Hundreds of tankers are usually travelling through the Strait of Hormuz between Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman at all times, with Iran to the north and Oman and the United Arab Emirates to the south. It's the only marine outlet for this region's main oil producers including Iran.

Sky News - Top Stories - 3 days ago

MIDDLE EAST IN CRISIS

The latest Middle East at war news, articles, data, and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 3 days ago

UK draws up plans to evacuate British nationals from the Middle East

Any evacuation, if it takes place, is unlikely to be imminent as airspace in the region is closed

WalesOnline - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Turkish Airlines cancels Middle East flights amid US, Israel strikes on Iran

Türkiye’s national carrier Turkish Airlines said Saturday it had suspended flights to several Middle Eastern destinations through March 2, while...

Daily Sabah - Business - 5 days ago

Revelation of Human Breasts' Secret Function Solves Long-Running Mystery

Researchers said this provides "an evolutionarily grounded explanation for the development of external breasts in humans."

Newsweek - Technology - 7 days ago

'Toilet wars': US naval crews face plumbing chaos en route to Middle East

Sailors speak of burnout and sewage problems, while social media users joke that blocked toilets could stall US plans against Iran

Middle East Eye - Top Stories - 9 days ago

US East Coast hit by powerful winter storm

A powerful winter storm is sweeping across the US northeast. The mayor of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, says the city "has not faced a storm of this scale in the last decade."

Deutsche Welle - Environment - 10 days ago

Heathrow flights cancelled as winter storm hits US Northeast

Thousands of flights cancelled as New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani urges people to ‘stay home’

Evening Standard - World - 10 days ago

Middle East at war

The latest Middle East at war news, articles, data, and analysis from The Sydney Morning Herald

Sydney Morning Herald - World - 10 days ago

Tesla expands Cybertruck lineup with affordable model in US, slashes Cyberbeast price to boost demand

Tesla introduced a new cheaper affordable version of its Cybertuck in the US on Thursday, marking a significant move to offer a more cost-effective option in the lineup. The company has effectively...

International The News - Business - 13 days ago

Cats could hold the key to understanding breast cancer

Scientists discovered the genetic changes that drive cancer formation in cats are similar to those seen in humans

Independent UK - Science - 14 days ago

Ancient humans arrived in East Asia 600,000 years earlier than thought

Findings suggest human ancestors spread across Asia earlier, faster and possibly more successfully than commonly believed

Independent UK - Science - 14 days ago

Ladies Shrimp Feast returns to Dagsboro Fire Hall Feb. 27

DAGSBORO ─ Feb. 27 will be a night out for women with the 3 rd annual Ladies Shrimp Feast hosted by the Dagsboro Volunteer Fire Department. The 21-and-over event will run from 7 a.m. to 11 …

Bay to Bay News - Entertainment - 15 days ago

Women and the middle classes dominate take-up of weight loss jabs

Analysis of private prescriptions for drugs like Mounjaro show that almost 80% are for women

Evening Standard - Health - 16 days ago

At least 30 dead as severe winter storm coats US in snow and ice

Snow storm was set to become the costliest severe weather disruption with estimated losses between $105bn to $115bn.

Aljazeera - Environment - 1 month ago

Murals in the Market is restoring beloved works of art ahead of its Eastern Market return

To mark its 10th anniversary, the Detroit festival is breathing new life into murals and installations that have become part of the district’s identity

Detroit Metro Times - Top Stories - 6 months ago

Reimagining Rural Education: Daufuskie Island Independent School Is Building More Than a Middle School

For students in remote or rural areas, middle school can become a logistical burden rather than a transformational opportunity. Daufuskie Island Independent School (DIIS) has emerged to rewrite this narrative.

International Business Times - US News - 7 months ago

New mammogram rule gives women more details to guard against breast cancer

ATLANTA – A new federal rule takes effect Tuesday that could potentially help more women spot breast cancer earlier. The FDA will require mammogram providers across the country to notify women if they

The Columbian - Health - 1 year ago

At Least 146 People Were Killed After A Crowd Surge At A Halloween Celebration In South Korea

A witness told BuzzFeed News she was making her way through the crowd when "suddenly this wave of panic rushed us." This story contains graphic photos and describes disturbing video.

BuzzFeed News - World - 1 year ago

North Dakota Sued the Interior Department at Least Five Times Under Gov. Doug Burgum. Now He's Set to Run the Agency.

The state was hostile to Interior Department policies during the Biden administration. A review of its lawsuits under Burgum reveals an aggressively pro-fossil fuel agenda.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

WA women 9th in nation for breast cancer diagnoses, analysis finds - Free

Washington women were more likely to be diagnosed with breast cancer despite receiving fewer mammograms than the national average in recent years, according to a new report from the American Cancer So

The Columbian - Health - 1 year ago