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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-stonewalling-requests-gulf-states-replenish-interceptors-sources-say
US 'stonewalling' requests by Gulf states to replenish interceptors, sources say | Middle East Eye
Mar 2, 2026 - One Gulf state sought reassurances on the US commitment to its air defence when discussing access to bases, source says
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-trump-demands-risk-talks-ending-iran-war
Trump's stringent demands on Iran risk bogging down potential talks, sources say | Middle East Eye
Mar 24, 2026 - US demands are being compared by sources to the hardline concessions Moscow sought from Ukraine in Istanbul, whilst Trump deploys Marines to the region
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-political-pressure-fuels-israel-influence-latin-america-experts-say
US pressure fuels Israel's expanding influence in Latin America, experts say | Middle East Eye
Jan 25, 2026 - Once a bastion of anti-imperialist solidarity, Latin America is recalibrating its support for Palestine amid US political pressure and far-right shifts
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/iraq-warns-kurdish-authorities-not-get-drawn-war-iran-sources-say
Iraq warns Kurdish authorities not to get drawn into war on Iran, sources say | Middle East Eye
Mar 15, 2026 - Baghdad has warned the Kurdistan Regional Government that it could deploy forces to the Iranian border if Kurdish groups enter the conflict
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/us-and-iran-reviewing-pakistan-mediated-ceasefire-deal-open-strait-hormuz
US and Iran reviewing ceasefire deal, reports say | Middle East Eye
Apr 6, 2026 - Proposal reportedly involves immediate and temporary ceasefire followed by a comprehensive agreement
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https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/companies/airlines/fiji-airways-boss-bullish-as-more-kiwis-say-bula-and-dodge-middle-east-chaos-but-can-airline-keep-them-for-good/premium/P6TKODYNI5CKPGKYWV6RTDMH6A/
Fiji Airways boss bullish as more Kiwis say ‘bula’ and dodge Middle East chaos, but can airline...
Apr 24, 2026 - The isolation often the bane of Pacific companies has been something of a blessing for Fiji Airways lately. When war broke out on February 28, trans-Pacific...
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https://www.haaretz.com/middle-east-news/2026-04-05/ty-article/.premium/outspoken-iranians-abroad-say-loved-ones-are-being-detained-back-home/0000019d-5def-d4fc-a39d-5def40e20000
Outspoken Iranians Abroad Say Their Loved Ones Are Being Detained Back Home - Middle East News
Apr 5, 2026 - War Has Intensified Authorities' Threats Against Anyone Speaking to Outside Media or Activists. Some Activists Have Been Released but Communication Has Been...
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https://www.thestar.com/business/small-businesses-say-high-fuel-costs-from-war-in-middle-east-pretty-hard-to-swallow/article_ffe0f9ca-1604-5c8e-bbd2-dc89074567be.html
Small businesses say high fuel costs from war in Middle East 'pretty hard to swallow'
Mar 16, 2026 - For the time being, two-thirds of CFIB members have said they are eating the rising cost of fuel, rather than passing it along to customers.
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https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/03/14/japan/us-marines-japan-middle-east/
U.S. sending more than 2,200 Okinawa-based marines to Middle East, reports say - The Japan Times
Mar 15, 2026 - The U.S. military deployment to the region comes as Iran ramps up attacks in the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial artery for oil shipping.
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https://euobserver.com/204915/as-bombs-drop-across-the-middle-east-what-will-merz-say-to-trump/
As bombs drop across the Middle East, what will Merz say to Trump? – EUobserver
Mar 2, 2026 - Friedrich Merz has pledged to transform the German armed forces into the strongest conventional land force among European Nato members. Will that be enough for...
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https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2024/10/07/despite-fears-of-wider-middle-east-war-russian-emigres-in-israel-say-they-are-unlikely-to-leave-a86598
Despite Fears of Wider Middle East War, Russian Emigres in Israel Say They Are Unlikely to Leave -...
Apr 27, 2026 - As Israel marks the first anniversary of the deadly Oct. 7 Hamas attack amid fears of a wider war erupting in the Middle East, Russians who fled to Israel...
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https://apnews.com/article/russia-iran-drones-shahed-war-israel-ukraine-840b4f885d99714bdb7813c0d56213cf
Iran is getting upgraded drones from Moscow amid Middle East tensions, officials say | AP News
Mar 27, 2026 - U.S. and European officials have told The Associated Press that Russia is sending a shipment of drones to Iran including upgraded versions of the drone...
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https://www.gqmiddleeast.com/article/overwhelmed-experts-say-minimalism-is-the-answer
Overwhelmed? Experts Say Minimalism Is the Answer | GQ Middle East
Apr 9, 2026 - Against a backdrop of war, fragile employment and rising costs, cutting back could offer focus, clarity and even relief
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https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/israel-gaza-why-experts-say-genocide-international-law
Israel’s war on Gaza: Why do legal experts say it’s genocide? | Middle East Eye
Oct 2, 2025 - Experts, including UN rapporteur Francesca Albanese, are unanimous: the most serious of international crimes is happening in Gaza
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