At least 165 people, including young schoolgirls, were killed in a missile strike on a primary school in southern Iran. UNESCO condemned the attack as a grave violation of humanitarian law amid escalating Middle East tensions.
The MSC Euribia cruise ship is trapped in Dubai port due to the Iran conflict, with passengers stranded as MSC Cruises coordinates with embassies for repatriation amid regional airspace closures.
The Open University has revised its use of the term 'ancient Palestine' following a complaint from UK Lawyers for Israel, sparking a debate over academic freedom and free speech in higher education.
The Foreign Office has issued updated travel guidance for Turkey and Cyprus as regional tensions escalate, with drone strikes reported near RAF Akrotiri and border risks highlighted.
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Adrian Portelli insists he feels safer with his family in Dubai despite Iranian attacks, citing greater security than in crime-ridden Melbourne as conflict escalates.
A Scottish teacher residing in Dubai recounts hearing loud bangs from suspected missile explosions during Iran's retaliatory strikes, following embassy advice to shelter.
Iran's missile and drone attacks on Dubai and Abu Dhabi have killed one person, injured several, and damaged iconic landmarks, undermining the UAE's carefully cultivated reputation as a secure, tax-free haven in the Middle East.
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The European Union is actively coordinating efforts to evacuate its citizens from conflict zones in the Middle East, responding to heightened tensions and security threats across the region.
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The Iranian Red Crescent Society confirms at least 555 fatalities from US-Israeli airstrikes, with attacks spreading across 131 cities and escalating regional tensions involving multiple nations.
TV personality Vicky Pattison claims Dubai is 'one of the safest places in the world' despite ongoing Iranian missile attacks, while other celebrities share terrifying experiences.
Myanmar's military government has pardoned over 10,000 prisoners, mostly political detainees, and reduced sentences for others ahead of parliament's first session in five years.
At least 22 people have been killed and 200 injured in Pakistan as protests erupted following the assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with clashes reported in Karachi and Gilgit-Baltistan.
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At least 22 people have been killed in Pakistan during violent protests sparked by the US-Israeli assassination of Iran's supreme leader. Thailand prepares to evacuate 110,000 citizens as Middle East conflict escalates.
Recent escalations in the Middle East are raising alarms about potential impacts on global stability, with analysts highlighting risks to energy markets, trade routes, and international diplomacy.
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A journalist returns to the West Bank after 20 years, finding conditions worsened and a pervasive sense of hopelessness among residents, with resistance fading into memory.
Australian MP Angus Taylor faces backlash over comments linking Islamic State to Syria, with critics accusing him of oversimplifying complex geopolitical issues.
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With Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei dead, Iran's Islamic Republic faces unprecedented instability. Experts debate whether internal dissent, international pressure, or regime mechanisms will determine its fate, as the nation grapples with legitimacy crises an
Israeli forces have launched a significant military strike on the Lebanese capital of Beirut, as captured in video footage. The attack marks a severe escalation in regional tensions.
Historian Peter Frankopan argues the US-Israel strike on Iran, killing Supreme Leader Khamenei, represents the most significant global shift since 9/11, dismantling international order.
Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says the Australian government is monitoring commercial flight resumptions before considering repatriation flights for stranded citizens.
The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei leaves Iran at a crossroads, with Donald Trump's involvement raising concerns about stability and freedom for Iranians.
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Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh has become an unlikely safe haven and primary exit point for billionaires and executives fleeing Iranian retaliatory strikes across the UAE and wider Middle East region.
Following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran experiences a mix of celebration and deep uncertainty as U.S.-Israeli strikes continue, highlighting a divided society under threat.
Israeli socialite Hofit Golan insists Dubai feels secure despite recent Iranian missile strikes, while Kate Ferdinand reveals her family sheltered in a basement during the attacks.
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Reports suggest a covert Israeli operation, backed by US intelligence and military might, led to the assassination of Ali Khamenei, sparking geopolitical tensions.
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Iranian communities in London and Manchester expressed mixed emotions following the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, with celebrations tempered by fears over Iran's future and civilian casualties from ongoing military strikes.
