Monday, June 29, 2026

Middle East

March 18, 2026

UAE calls on Iran to halt military attacks immediately

Iran has been attacking Gulf states since the start of the war around two and a half weeks ago, with the UAE coming under particularly heavy fire.

Iran’s airstrike on UAE facility
March 12, 2026

Türkiye releases 11.6 million barrels of crude in IEA’s record stockpile

The coordinated release came amid conflict in the Middle East that has drastically reduced oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz including imports from Iran.

Turkey flag
March 12, 2026

UN relief chief slams ‘$1 billion daily’ cost of war with Iran

The UN emergency relief chief, Tom Fletcher, on Wednesday condemned the “$1 billion-a-day” cost of the war in the Middle East.

UN building in New York
March 12, 2026

Putin envoy meets Trump confidantes in Florida

The US sees itself as a mediator in the talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Trump with Putin
March 11, 2026

Australia closes three diplomatic missions in Middle East 

Australia said more than 3,200 Australians have returned on 23 commercial flights as of Wednesday.

Australian Flag (Credit: National Museum of Australia)
March 11, 2026

Germans stick to travel plans despite Middle East violence

Many Germans are sticking to their travel plans even with the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, according to a survey released on Wednesday.

German travellers
March 11, 2026

Middle East Violence worsened plight of Afghan children returning from Iran: UNICEF

The escalating conflict in the Middle East is generating immediate risks for children across borders, with a growing influx of Afghan families returning from Iran.

Bombed buildings in Iran
March 11, 2026

Iranian War: UAE intercepts new missiles, drones targeting Dubai

The UAE Ministry of Defence on Wednesday said its air defence systems responded to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran.

MISSILES
March 11, 2026

Middle East War: Tinubu govt pledges to safeguard Nigeria’s economic stability

Mr Edun also chaired a naira-for-crude policy coordination meeting to review energy market developments and their domestic implications.

President Bola Tinubu and Wale Edun
March 10, 2026

Iran: Sri Lanka approves free visa extension for stranded foreigners

The Sri Lankan government has approved a 14-day free visa extension for foreign nationals stranded in the country.