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Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon closed by Israeli strikes, says UN

Nearly 40 medical centres in Lebanon have been forced to close amid Israel's air strikes, a UN agency said on X on Friday. The news came after Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei gave a rare sermon in which he praised his country’s recent missile strikes on Israel and vowed…

France 24

Mercy flights to rescue Australians stranded in Lebanon

Australians in Lebanon will be transported by two mercy Qantas flights from Cyprus to Sydney as tensions in the region remain ongoing.

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World Update: Middle East conflict escalating rapidly – there’s no telling where it will end

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Oil Market Remains Calm Amidst Middle East Chaos

Learn about the potential impact of Middle East conflicts on global oil markets and the interconnectedness of geopolitics and energy markets.

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How the Middle East conflict could influence the US election – and why Arab Americans in swing states might vote for Trump

As we near the first anniversary of the October 7 attack on Israel, the conflict in the Middle East has escalated significantly. Iran just launched nearly 200 missiles on Israel, and Israel has continued its fight against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Gaza.

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Oil Prices Rise, Stocks Fall On Middle East Tensions

Oil prices rose and major stock markets mostly retreated Thursday as investors reacted to fears of widening conflict in the Middle East and awaited a key US jobs report.

International Business Times

Dubai travel advice: is it safe to visit right now?

The Foreign Office does not warn against travel to the UAE following missile attacks in the Middle East

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Stocks Slip Before the Open as Middle East Tensions Rise, U.S. Economic Data on Tap

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are down -0.32%, and December Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQZ24) are down -0.45% this morning as risk-off sentiment prevailed due to the potential for escalating conflict in the Middle East, while investors awaited a new round of U.S. economic data and remarks from a…

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The Middle East is on the brink of all-out war – so why is the EU still navel-gazing?

A decade ago, Europe helped broker the Iran nuclear deal. Now, it seems at a total loss, absent from efforts to stop the unfolding crisis

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts, including cost of Taylor Swift tickets

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, October 3: The Israeli press urges caution as tensions heighten in the Middle East, whereas the Iranian press strikes a more bullish tone. Elsewhere, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer repays more than £6,000 in gifts after a donations row. He also visits Brussels for his first…

France 24

Middle East crisis: IDF intercepts ‘hostile aircraft’ from east – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU

Whether it’s Trump or Harris in office, Starmer will need an incredible US ambassador. Here’s my vote

Escapist and trivialising solutions are the Johnson and Truss legacy – but that won’t do now. The stakes are too high, the world too volatile, says Guardian columnist Martin Kettle

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Aussie shares edge higher amid growing Mideast conflict

The ASX200 has finished 0.1 per cent higher, with attention still focused on the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

AAP

Leave Lebanon now, but for some, it's not that easy

Lebanese Australians are watching on in horror as Israel bombs southern parts of Lebanon and the capital, Beirut, levelling buildings and killing hundreds.

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Global supply chains are under pressure again. Will inflation start rising?

Conflict in the Middle East, a strike at US ports, problems at the Panama Canal … a rush of problems could create a crisis for exporters

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Pelosi Urges Caution In Dealing With Iran's Nuclear Capabilities

Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden express concerns over escalating tensions in the Middle East, emphasizing international cooperation to address Iran's actions an...

The Guardian - UK

The Guardian view on US leadership: war in the Middle East accelerates American decline

Editorial: The Biden administration has squandered the authority it rebuilt, but a second Trump term would be still more destructive

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Israel Warns Of Retaliatory Strikes On Iran

Israel Defense Forces Chief of Staff issues warning on potential retaliatory attack on Iran, emphasizing Israel's military capabilities in the Middle East.

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Middle East expert slates Keir Starmer's 'total hypocrisy' in Israel speech

KEIR Starmer has been branded “incoherent in his total hypocrisy” by an expert on the Middle East after he made an announcement to the nation on…

The Independent UK

How close are we to all-out war across the Middle East?

Israel could strike Iran’s nuclear research centres in retalition for Tehran’s mass missile attack over Israel

Radio France Internationale

Macron condemns Iran's attacks, mobilises French military in Middle East

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he strongly condemns Iran's latest attacks on Israel, adding that France has mobilised military resources in the Middle East.In a statement released Wednesday, Macron reiterated France's demand that the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah cease its terrorist actions against Israel and its population.

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Middle East On Brink Of Regional War After Iran's Attack

Recent events in the Middle East escalate tensions as Iran attacks Israel, prompting threats of retaliation and international concern.

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Israel Launches Ground Operations In Gaza And Lebanon

Israeli military actions in Gaza and Lebanon lead to casualties, sparking regional tensions and raising concerns of broader conflict in the Middle East.

International Business Times

Bitcoin Sheds Over $3K Amid Escalating Tensions In The Middle East

Bitcoin once again retreated due to geopolitical headwinds as the world's largest cryptocurrency dropped to $60,000 Tuesday night following news of Iran's missile barrage toward Israel.

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S&P Futures Slip as Middle East Crisis Weighs on Sentiment, U.S. ADP Jobs Report in Focus

December S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESZ24) are trending down -0.37% this morning as flaring tensions in the Middle East dampened sentiment, while investors braced for the ADP National Employment numbers due later in the day.

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