Stranded travelers in the Middle East share their accounts of being stuck during the war - AP News

Stranded travelers in the Middle East share their accounts of being stuck during the war  AP News

'Everyone cheered': stranded Gulf travellers gamble on their route home - Reuters

'Everyone cheered': stranded Gulf travellers gamble on their route home  Reuters

59% of Americans Oppose the Military Action in Iran

Three high-quality polls taken after the United States and Israel launched their attack Iran on Saturday show that a majority of Americans are not on board with the military action.

By Ruth Igielnik

The Missiles Hit the Gulf With No Warning. Then the Escape Planning Began. - WSJ

The Missiles Hit the Gulf With No Warning. Then the Escape Planning Began.  WSJ

Europe braced for Middle East refugee wave, says UN migration chief

Governments keen to avoid repeat of 2015-16 crisis when 1mn reached EU from Syria and Afghanistan

US did not share details with the UK before attacking Iran, sources say

Donald Trump has also criticised Keir Starmer’s initial decision not to allow the US to use UK military bases in the war The US did not share exact operational details or timings with the UK before the joint strikes with Israel on Iran, sources have told the Guardian. The US decision to cut the UK out of the official loop on the airstrikes came alongside Keir Starmer’s decision to decline permission for the US to use British military bases for the operation. Continue reading...

By Rowena Mason, Pippa Crerar and Alexandra Topping

Israel tightens siege on Gaza amid Iran war

Israel closes Gaza crossings amid war with Iran, raising fears of famine. Tareq Abu Azzoum explains.

Israel, Iran launch new strikes as evacuation flights surge

As the conflict in the Middle East continues to escalate and disrupt global air travel, governments across the world are stepping up repatriation flights from the region. More on DW.

Safe air corridors enable stranded Hongkongers to return from Middle East amid war

The first passenger flight to return to Hong Kong from the Middle East on Wednesday night amid the escalating conflict in the region was made possible by safe corridors in United Arab Emirates (UAE) airspace, an aviation expert has said, outlining the challenges of flying over conflict zones. Captain Steven Dominique Cheung, chairman of the Hong Kong Professional Airline Pilots Association, said on Thursday that pilots flying out of the Middle East could face GPS interference and false signal...

By Ambrose Li

The State Department says it's boosting flights across the Middle East to get Americans home. Here's what to know.

US embassies in the Middle East are changing their language on helping Americans evacuate from the region. FADEL itani / AFP via Getty Images US embassies in the Middle East are telling US citizens that they will help them evacuate. The State Department said charter flights for US citizens will be made available across the region. Commercial air travel in the region remains disrupted due to the ongoing military conflict. US embassies in the Middle East are changing their language about help...

New Iranian attacks target Israel and U.S. bases as more Israeli strikes hit Lebanon

Tehran has warned of the destruction of the Middle East's military and economic infrastructure, and the war has rattled financial markets

Trump rates Iran war a ’15 out of 10,’ says its leaders are ‘rapidly’ being killed

The White House said that Iran's clerical government was being ‘absolutely crushed’ and was ‘paying in blood’ -- but wouldn't confirm Trump wanted regime change

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West Asia conflict: 80 students among 111 Pune residents flown back from UAE

Over 100 Pune residents, including students, have safely returned from Dubai following the US-Israel-Iran conflict. A total of 184 were stranded, with efforts underway for the remaining travelers. Special flights arranged by Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde also brought back 164 tourists from Maharashtra. Authorities are monitoring the situation and advising vigilance.

By TOI CITY DESK

‘It’s fantastic to be home’: Relief as first Irish flight from Dubai since Middle East crisis lands

Passengers describe alarms in the middle of the night and seeing missile trails in United Arab Emirates

By Rebecca Black, Press Association

Millions Bet on Khamenei's Fate: 'War and Death' Wagers Surged Online - Haaretz

Millions Bet on Khamenei's Fate: 'War and Death' Wagers Surged Online  Haaretz

Air Travel update today: Over 1,500 flights cancelled globally, ticket prices skyrocket as Middle East war rages

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 5, 2026 - The Straits Times

Morning Briefing: Top stories from The Straits Times on March 5, 2026  The Straits Times

International evacuation efforts ramp up after war strands travelers in Middle East

Flights are planned from Muscat to Amsterdam, Berlin, Copenhagen, London's Heathrow, Madrid, and Rome as well as from Riyadh to Frankfurt.

Koreans in Middle East recount fear, anxiety, and why they stay

Gal Young-hea, a 70-year-old Korean resident of Be’er Sheva, Israel, now spends her day counting how many times she heads to the bomb shelter as air raid sirens warn of incoming missiles amid escalating Middle Eastern conflict. “When the sirens sound now, I just think about how long it will take me to reach the shelter,” she said. Missile alerts have become a regular part of daily life as tensions escalate following US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran. Tehran has retaliated by launching missiles a

By The Korea Herald

Tourism on hold as Middle East war casts uncertainty

Cancelled flights, postponed trips and a great deal of uncertainty: the war in the Middle East is casting a long shadow over the tourism outlook for a region that has become a prized destination for travellers worldwide. “My last group of tourists left three days ago, and all the other groups planned for March have been cancelled,” said Nazih Rawashdeh, a tour guide near Irbid, in northern Jordan. “This is the start of the high season here. It’s catastrophic,” he told AFP. “And yet there’s no...

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First UK repatriation flight from Middle East delayed to Thursday, Sky News reports

A British flight to repatriate UK nationals after the outbreak of war in the Middle East did not take off as scheduled from Oman on Wednesday night and has been rescheduled for later on Thursday, Sky News reported. Reuters could not immediately confirm the report. The British Foreign Office did not immediately respond to a […]

Trump Says "We Are Doing Very Well" In War Against Iran

President Donald Trump expressed confidence in the US military campaign against Iran even as the timeline for operations remained deeply unclear on the fifth day of the Middle East war.

Iran could disrupt the Strait of Hormuz with drones for months

Closing the Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of the world’s crude oil and liquefied natural gas passes, has been one of Iran's main objectives.

'Grateful to be home' - Dubai flight lands in Dublin

There were emotional scenes at Dublin Airport as a number of Irish citizens arrived back home after being stuck in Dubai since the Iran war caused severe disruption to airlines across the Middle East.

Wong says more Middle East flights coming, as Opposition urges ADF to be considered

The Opposition has urged the government to consider ADF planes for Australian repatriation, as additional flights leave the UAE.

Indian businesses brace for fallout as Middle East conflict escalates

With much of India’s oil and gas trade flowing through the Strait of Hormuz, any disruption there could quickly ripple across its economy, observers say.

Economic uncertainty looms over Cyprus, Eurozone amid Middle East tensions and energy concerns

The uncertainty triggered by the US-Israeli attack on Iran has once again brought the security of European economies into focus, particularly as governments of Eurozone countries prepare to manage the fallout in two key areas: the potential for a new energy shock that could reignite inflation, and the management of monetary policy by the European […]

By Theano Thiopoulou

FACT CHECK: PH not a target in Middle East conflict – DND

The defense department allayed fears that the country would be dragged into the war between Iran and the US, stressing that the conflict is contained within the Middle East

By Rappler.com

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked - The Jakarta Post

South Africa offers to mediate in Middle East conflict if asked  The Jakarta Post

UAE flights update March 5: What travellers need to know - Gulf News

UAE flights update March 5: What travellers need to know  Gulf News

Hongkongers stranded in Dubai return home on first Middle East flight since conflict began

An Emirates flight from Dubai carrying stranded Hongkongers landed on Wednesday night, marking the first flight from the Middle East since the conflict began. Emirates flight EK 380 landed in Hong Kong at 9:50pm, according to the Hong Kong International Airport’s record of arrival flights. On the flight were Hongkongers and mainland Chinese residents who […]

By Irene Chan

Malaysia’s Consulate-General in Dubai working with airlines to increase flights home - The Star | Malaysia

Malaysia’s Consulate-General in Dubai working with airlines to increase flights home  The Star | Malaysia

War in the Middle East: latest developments - The Daily Star

War in the Middle East: latest developments  The Daily Star

Macron Urges Israel to Refrain from Attacks on Lebanon - Tempo.co English

Macron Urges Israel to Refrain from Attacks on Lebanon  Tempo.co English

Africa exposed to Middle East war – Experts

Africa faces risks from the Middle East war, including threats to military bases, rising oil prices, and trade disruptions, causing economic instability. Read More: https://punchng.com/africa-exposed-to-middle-east-war-experts/

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Greece repatriates 162 citizens from the Middle East over the regional crisis

The Greek MFA successfully repatriated Greek nationals - The mission involoved a coordinated effort The post Greece repatriates 162 citizens from the Middle East over the regional crisis appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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Many Dutch worried Iran conflict will escalate into a world war

Many people in the Netherlands are deeply concerned that the Israeli and American attacks on Iran will trigger another large-scale conflict, or even escalate into a new world war,

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Iran warns of global retaliation if Israeli attack targets Lebanese embassy - Tehran Times

Iran warns of global retaliation if Israeli attack targets Lebanese embassy  Tehran Times

Middle East war: Spanish PM takes on Trump after threat to cut trade ties

•87 killed as US sinks Iran’s ship headed back from India after Naval exercise •US Embassy cancels visa appointments By Nkiru Nnorom & Favour Ulebor with Agency report Spanish Prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, has responded to President Donald Trump of the United State’s threat to cut off all trade with Spain over his government’s refusal to facilitate the US’s ongoing […] The post Middle East war: Spanish PM takes on Trump after threat to cut trade ties appeared first on Vanguard News.

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African supply chains under strain from Middle East conflict, Ramaphosa says

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that the escalating conflict in the Middle East was already putting strain on the African continent's supply chains and causing higher energy prices.

By Abubakar Ibrahim

NATO condemns Iran targeting Turkiye as alliance intercepts missile - Qatar Tribune

NATO condemns Iran targeting Turkiye as alliance intercepts missile  Qatar Tribune