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Flight Cancelled Due To War? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Pay
At the heart of the issue is a basic but often misunderstood fact: travel insurance is designed for personal emergencies, not global crises.
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Trump Claims Surprise Over Iran Retaliation Against Gulf Allies Despite Warning
President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports.
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As Iran Conflict Deepens, These 9 Health Crises Are Likely To Impact The Middle East
As tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East, health agencies warn of a growing public-health crisis. From trauma injuries and disease outbreaks to medicine shortages and mental health trauma, these are the major health emergencies.
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Long Queues At UK Petrol Stations Amid Fears Of Fuel Price Hike, Public Told To Avoid Panic Buying
Iran's retaliation attacks, triggered by the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have pushed oil prices up by 13%.
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What Comes After The Bombs? Possible Futures Of Iran If US Strikes
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying that failure to reach an agreement on nuclear weapons would invite consequences far more severe than anything seen before.
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What Spike In Pizza Orders Near Pentagon Indicates About Global Crises
Most of these fast-food chains that reported unusually high activity and sales were located near the Pentagon, the US military headquarters.
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Iraqi PM Urges Ease, Dialogue As US Airstrikes On Yemen's Houthis Kills 53
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.
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Panama Canal Treaty: Jimmy Carter's Legacy, Donald Trump's Threat
Jimmy Carter, the former US president who dealt with crises like the Iran hostage situation and brokered peace in the Middle East, died on Sunday at the age of 100.
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Explained: What's Happening in Syria, How It Could Affect Middle East
The civil war in Syria had thawed. But 13 years since the beginning of one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, a new surge in violence has reignited attention on a conflict that had faded from the world's headlines.
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"India Condemns Hostage-Taking, Terrorism": S Jaishankar On Israel-Hamas War
India supports an immediate ceasefire in West Asia and favours a two-state solution in the long-term, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday as he condemned terrorism, hostage-taking and civilian casualties in military operations.
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Donald Trump Commits To Ending "All Wars" But Middle East Is A Complex Place
US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to resolve the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office and help Israel finish its Gaza and Lebanon operations quickly.
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Amid Global Crises, 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Offers Glimmer Of Hope
Next week's Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiralling Middle East conflict, war in Ukraine, famine in Sudan and a collapsing climate.
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US, UK Spy Chiefs Make 1st Appearance Together Amid Gaza, Ukraine Crises
The head of the CIA, who is also the chief U.S. negotiator seeking an end to the Gaza war and release of hostages held by Hamas, said a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next several days.
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Lufthansa Extends Beirut Flight Suspension Amid High Middle East Tensions
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it was extending a suspension of flights to Beirut until September 30 and to Tel Aviv and Tehran until September 2 with regional tensions still high.
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An Epic Middle East Heat Wave Could Be Global Warming's Hellish Curtain-Raiser
Record-shattering temperatures this summer have scorched countries from Morocco to Saudi Arabia and beyond, as climate experts warn that the severe weather could be a harbinger of worse to come.
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Flight Cancelled Due To War? Why Your Travel Insurance May Not Pay
At the heart of the issue is a basic but often misunderstood fact: travel insurance is designed for personal emergencies, not global crises.
-
Trump Claims Surprise Over Iran Retaliation Against Gulf Allies Despite Warning
President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against US Gulf allies despite his claims on Monday that Tehran's reaction came as a surprise, said a US official and two sources familiar with US intelligence reports.
-
As Iran Conflict Deepens, These 9 Health Crises Are Likely To Impact The Middle East
As tensions escalate in Iran and across the Middle East, health agencies warn of a growing public-health crisis. From trauma injuries and disease outbreaks to medicine shortages and mental health trauma, these are the major health emergencies.
-
Long Queues At UK Petrol Stations Amid Fears Of Fuel Price Hike, Public Told To Avoid Panic Buying
Iran's retaliation attacks, triggered by the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, have pushed oil prices up by 13%.
-
What Comes After The Bombs? Possible Futures Of Iran If US Strikes
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Tehran, saying that failure to reach an agreement on nuclear weapons would invite consequences far more severe than anything seen before.
-
What Spike In Pizza Orders Near Pentagon Indicates About Global Crises
Most of these fast-food chains that reported unusually high activity and sales were located near the Pentagon, the US military headquarters.
-
Iraqi PM Urges Ease, Dialogue As US Airstrikes On Yemen's Houthis Kills 53
Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia' al-Sudani has emphasised that de-escalation and dialogue are the most effective paths to resolving crises in a region as sensitive and vital as the Middle East.
-
Panama Canal Treaty: Jimmy Carter's Legacy, Donald Trump's Threat
Jimmy Carter, the former US president who dealt with crises like the Iran hostage situation and brokered peace in the Middle East, died on Sunday at the age of 100.
-
Explained: What's Happening in Syria, How It Could Affect Middle East
The civil war in Syria had thawed. But 13 years since the beginning of one of the worst humanitarian crises of the 21st century, a new surge in violence has reignited attention on a conflict that had faded from the world's headlines.
-
"India Condemns Hostage-Taking, Terrorism": S Jaishankar On Israel-Hamas War
India supports an immediate ceasefire in West Asia and favours a two-state solution in the long-term, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar said on Monday as he condemned terrorism, hostage-taking and civilian casualties in military operations.
-
Donald Trump Commits To Ending "All Wars" But Middle East Is A Complex Place
US President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to resolve the Ukraine war within 24 hours of taking office and help Israel finish its Gaza and Lebanon operations quickly.
-
Amid Global Crises, 2024 Nobel Peace Prize Offers Glimmer Of Hope
Next week's Nobel Prize announcements will crown achievements that made the world a better place, a glimmer of optimism amid a spiralling Middle East conflict, war in Ukraine, famine in Sudan and a collapsing climate.
-
US, UK Spy Chiefs Make 1st Appearance Together Amid Gaza, Ukraine Crises
The head of the CIA, who is also the chief U.S. negotiator seeking an end to the Gaza war and release of hostages held by Hamas, said a more detailed ceasefire proposal would be made in the next several days.
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Lufthansa Extends Beirut Flight Suspension Amid High Middle East Tensions
German airline giant Lufthansa said Friday it was extending a suspension of flights to Beirut until September 30 and to Tel Aviv and Tehran until September 2 with regional tensions still high.
-
An Epic Middle East Heat Wave Could Be Global Warming's Hellish Curtain-Raiser
Record-shattering temperatures this summer have scorched countries from Morocco to Saudi Arabia and beyond, as climate experts warn that the severe weather could be a harbinger of worse to come.
