A British mother from Grimsby, on holiday in Dubai with her two children, fiancé and best friend, describes feeling like 'sitting ducks' as Iran's missile strikes ground flights and force them into hotel basements.
A commercial pilot flying from Delhi to the UK witnessed a suspected missile launch near Iran's border with Turkmenistan at 32,000 feet, amid heightened Middle East tensions forcing route changes.
Australia's main evacuation route through Cyprus was abruptly shut after a suspicious object was detected, compounding travel chaos as airfares soar to $15,000 amid regional conflict.
A visual journey through Monday's top stories, from escalating tensions in Iran and a rare Rembrandt find to political arrests and cultural festivals worldwide.
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Civilians in Lebanon seek refuge in schools after deadly Israeli strikes, while the government declares Hezbollah's actions illegal and demands disarmament amid escalating conflict.
Lebanon's government has prohibited Hezbollah's military activities following retaliatory attacks on Israel, which led to Israeli airstrikes causing 31 fatalities in Beirut and beyond.
Celebrities including Lindsay Lohan and Kate Ferdinand have taken refuge in Dubai basements after Iran launched retaliatory strikes on the UAE, targeting Dubai International Airport and a hotel.
The Foreign Office has updated travel advisories for 21 countries, including warnings against all travel to Israel and the UAE. Brits are urged to check guidance before trips.
Myanmar's military leader has pardoned over 10,000 prisoners in a mass amnesty ahead of parliament's reopening, but Nobel laureate Aung San Suu Kyi remains imprisoned with no indication of release.
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A Middle East expert explains Iran's deliberate strategy of targeting Dubai and neighbouring Gulf states with ballistic missiles and drones, aiming to destabilise the region following US-Israeli strikes.
Photos reveal Lebanese civilians fleeing homes after Israeli retaliatory strikes, following Hezbollah missile launches from Lebanon. At least 31 people killed, according to Lebanon's Health Ministry.
An airstrike on a girls' primary school in southern Iran has killed at least 165 people, with Iranian authorities blaming a US-Israeli campaign. UNESCO and Malala Yousafzai condemn the attack.
Former Apprentice star Luisa Zissman insists Dubai remains safer than Britain while sheltering from Iranian missile strikes, as thousands of British tourists remain stranded.
Former Apprentice star Luisa Zissman insists Dubai remains safer than the UK while sheltering from Iranian missile attacks, as thousands of British tourists are stranded.
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Following his assassination, Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei leaves behind a 36-year legacy marked by mass repression, terror funding, and a secretive $95 billion business empire built through property seizures.
The UK Foreign Office warns against all but essential travel to the UAE as missile attacks and suspended flights disrupt travel. British nationals are advised to shelter in place.
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 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.
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.
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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.
