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Middle East War Leads to Petrol and Food Shortages in Nigeria

The ongoing Middle East war has caused a continuous rise in petrol pump prices in Nigeria, leading to severe shortages of both petrol and food. Civil Society Organizations and farmers have warned of grave implications for the Nigerian economy.

15 Mar, 07:00 — 15 Mar, 09:01
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NYTMostly Factual15h ago

War in Iran Has Grounded Gulf Airlines Like Emirates

Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways have become some of the world’s largest and most profitable thanks to their location at the center of busy travel routes.

By Niraj Chokshi

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual16h ago

MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict

The Qatar GP, scheduled for April 10-12, has been rescheduled for November 8 amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

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YahooMostly Factual16h ago

MotoGP postpones Qatar Grand Prix due to Middle East conflict

The Qatar GP, scheduled for April 10-12, has been rescheduled for November 8 amid the ongoing US-Israeli war on Iran.

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual17h ago

Middle East War Day 16: UAE and other Gulf countries report fresh attacks; Kuwait airport hit

Explosions rocked Dubai as Iran claimed missile and drone strikes on the UAE's Al Dhafra airbase. Kuwait International Airport also reported drone impacts damaging radar, though no injuries occurred. These actions follow Iran's warnings and accusations of UAE ports being used for attacks on its oil facilities, escalating regional tensions.

By TOI World Desk

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rfi-englishMostly Factual16h ago

Turkey warns against drawing Iran's Kurds into Middle East war

The Turkish government is warning the United States and Israel against involving Iran’s Kurdish minority in the war against the Iranian regime. Home to millions of Kurds, Turkey fears any such move could destabilise its ongoing peace process with Kurdish militants calling for an autonomous state.

By Dorian Jones

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japan-timesMostly Factual16h ago

Two Japanese nationals flee Middle East on South Korean military plane

In 2024, Japan and South Korea signed a memorandum on mutual support for the evacuation of their citizens in the event of an emergency in a third country.

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irish-independent17h ago

Iran claims US attacked it from the UAE as war enters its third week

Iran said the US used "ports, docks and hideouts" in the UAE to launch strikes on Kharg Island, home to the main terminal handling Iran's oil exports.

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cyprus-mail17h ago

US has a history of war against Iran and killing innocent civilians

In war truth is the first casualty except for the US war on Iran on February 28, when the first casualties were primary school girls killed in their classrooms in southern Iran. The Italian prime minister called for a firm condemnation of “the massacre of girls” and responsibility for killing 160 people, most of them […]

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rte-newsMostly Factual17h ago

How does China view the US-Israeli war on its ally Iran?

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vanguard-ngMixed16h ago

Iran arrests 20 over suspected links to Israel

Iranian authorities have arrested at least 20 people in the country’s northwest on suspicion of cooperating with Israel, local media reported on Sunday, more than two weeks into the Middle East war. The arrests took place during raids on networks linked to Israel in the West Azerbaijan province, the Fars news agency said, quoting provincial […] The post Iran arrests 20 over suspected links to Israel appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

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