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UK diplomats no longer get hardship bonus for being posted to Buenos Aires
Civil servants are entitled to extra money for working in difficult or dangerous cities around the world.
August 14, 2026South Africa plans new rules on ex-leaders' foreign trips after Zuma's visit to India
Jacob Zuma was pictured with a businessmen allegedly at the heart of a corruption scandal in South Africa
August 5, 2026UN nuclear chief says inspectors will visit Iran sites as part of war deal
Rafael Grossi says the IAEA is "working on modalities" but an Iranian minister says such access would only be part of a final deal with the US.
June 24, 2026UN says it will evacuate sailors stranded in Strait of Hormuz, as Rubio warns against tolls
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Iran that no country can charge fees for ships to travel through the strait.
June 23, 2026Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies - Reuters
Rubio heads to UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain to discuss Iran deal with Gulf allies Reuters
June 22, 2026Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say - Reuters
Exclusive: UAE to unlock billions of dollars for Iran, sources say Reuters
June 12, 2026Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June - Reuters
Etihad Airways orders widebody planes, sees return to pre-war capacity in June Reuters
June 7, 2026High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says - Reuters
High fuel costs to trigger airline failures and consolidation, industry chief says Reuters
June 6, 2026Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 - Reuters
Pilots' union calls strikes at Lufthansa on April 13, 14 Reuters
April 11, 2026Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters - Reuters
Hormuz at near standstill as Iran warns ships to keep to its waters Reuters
April 9, 2026Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know - Reuters
Explainer: US-Iran ceasefire: what we know Reuters
April 8, 2026Trump issues expletive-laden threat to Iran over Hormuz Strait blockage
The US president says he will destroy Iranian power plants and bridges if the vital waterway is not reopened.
April 6, 2026Abu Dhabi reports damage at Borouge plant from falling debris - Reuters
Abu Dhabi reports damage at Borouge plant from falling debris Reuters
April 5, 2026US airman injured but safe after rescue from inside Iran, Trump says
The recovery of the airman follows separate search efforts by both the US and Iran.
April 5, 2026US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut - Reuters
US rescues airman, vows 'hell' for Iran if Strait stays shut Reuters
April 4, 2026Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew - reuters.com
Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge anew reuters.com
April 2, 2026Trump says Iran war objectives 'nearing completion' in address to nation
Trump's first televised address of the conflict with Iran did little to quell uneasy markets.
April 2, 2026A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed - Reuters
A war meant to break Iran could leave Tehran stronger, and Gulf exposed Reuters
April 1, 2026Asia's migrant workers debate if Gulf jobs are worth deadly risk of Iran war
Iran's strikes on Gulf states have been especially hard for migrants who have long supported these economies to lift their families back home from poverty.
March 31, 2026Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount - Reuters
Europe pushes back on some US military operations as concerns over Iran war mount Reuters
March 31, 2026Zelensky says allies asked him to scale back attacks on Russian energy
Ukraine's president says partners asked if the attacks could be "reduced" as prices soar due to the Iran war.
March 30, 2026Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies - Reuters
Thousands of US Army paratroopers arrive in Middle East as buildup intensifies Reuters
March 30, 2026Six injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say - Reuters
Six injured in Abu Dhabi after missile intercepted near KEZAD, authorities say Reuters
March 28, 2026Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit - Reuters
Ukraine's Zelenskiy agrees defence cooperation with UAE, Qatar during Gulf visit Reuters
March 28, 2026Prepare for turbulence - how a prolonged Middle East conflict could reshape how we fly
The Gulf's hub airports made long-distance travel cheaper - but now their future looks unclear.
March 26, 2026Who wants what and why from US-Iran peace talks?
There is indirect contact and channels between the two sides - but a deal may still be a long way off.
March 25, 2026Oil nears $110 a barrel after gas field strike
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.
March 18, 2026Iran hits key UAE oil port and Dubai airport
The port of Fujairah plays a crucial role in helping keep global supplies moving when the Strait of Hormuz is blocked.
March 16, 2026Hamas urges key ally Iran to halt attacks on Gulf states
The Palestinian group also affirms Tehran's right to defend itself from "aggression" by the US and Israel.
March 14, 2026Gulf trio review sovereign investments to offset Iran war impact, official says - Reuters
Gulf trio review sovereign investments to offset Iran war impact, official says Reuters
March 11, 2026UAE oil giant ADNOC shuts Ruwais refinery after drone strike, source says - Reuters
UAE oil giant ADNOC shuts Ruwais refinery after drone strike, source says Reuters
March 10, 2026Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation - Reuters
Oil falls over 6% as Trump predicts Middle East de-escalation Reuters
March 10, 2026Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says - Reuters
Ukraine ready for new peace talks 'at any moment', Zelenskiy says Reuters
March 9, 2026UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes - Reuters
UAE president says country is well and is no easy prey in first public comments since Iran strikes Reuters
March 7, 2026Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says - Reuters
Thousands of Americans evacuated from Middle East on charter flights, State Department says Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran will continue to defend itself against aggression, ambassador to UK says
Seyed Ali Mousavi tells Laura Kuenssberg Iran's response depends on the actions of the US and Israel.
March 7, 2026We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Ordinary Iranians reflect on seven days of conflict and where they see their country going next.
March 7, 2026As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress - Reuters
As war spreads, airline pilots contend with drones, missiles - and stress Reuters
March 7, 2026Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 - Reuters
Iran conflict boosts U.S. Gulf oil prices to highest since 2020 Reuters
March 6, 2026Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz - Reuters
Iran's Guards challenges Trump to have US Navy escort oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz Reuters
March 6, 2026Flight paths squeezed as Iran conflict closes more airspace
A drone attack on Azerbaijan has narrowed choices for airlines scrambling to respond to disruption in the Gulf.
March 6, 2026Axel Springer agrees to buy Telegraph Media Group in £575m deal
Last year the Daily Mail and General Trust proposed to buy the company in a £500m takeover.
March 6, 2026Emirates resumes some Dubai flights – what's the latest on travel to UK?
New flights to the UK from the Middle East follow days of widespread air travel disruption which had left Britons stranded.
March 6, 2026Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' - Reuters
Trump says there will be no deal with Iran except 'unconditional surrender' Reuters
March 6, 2026Remote work, offices shut: Tech giants scramble to respond as Iran war escalates
The region has been positioning itself as an AI hub, following billions of dollars in investment by tech giants.
March 4, 2026Carney says he supports Iran strikes 'with regret'
The prime minister said Canada has long supported "neutralising this grave global threat" that Iran poses, but called for a de-escalation of hostilities.
March 4, 2026US citizens in the Middle East face 'mayhem' trying to get home
Grounded flights, nights in airports, and no clear guidance. American travellers say they desperately want to get home, but can't.
March 4, 2026Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment - Reuters
Iran conflict threatens Gulf tourism, undermining years of investment Reuters
March 3, 2026US nationals urged to leave Middle East as conflict spreads
The US State Department says Americans should "depart now via commercial means" as strikes continue.
March 3, 2026Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears - Reuters
Qatar smelter shutdown exacerbates Iran war aluminium fears Reuters
March 3, 2026In maps: Strikes across Iran and the Middle East
Israel has launched an invasion into Lebanon, while the US embassy in Riyadh was hit by a pair of drones overnight.
March 3, 2026Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years - Reuters
Netanyahu says war against Iran may take 'some time', but not years Reuters
March 3, 2026Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base - Reuters
Australia says defence personnel safe after drone attack near Dubai air base Reuters
March 3, 2026Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says - Reuters
Putin will relay UAE president's complaints about Iranian strikes to Tehran, Kremlin says Reuters
March 2, 2026Allies of US in the Gulf bear brunt of Iran attacks
Iran's attacks on Gulf Arab states suggest the Islamic Republic is targeting not just the US military but also civilian infrastructure.
March 1, 2026Nine dead in missile attack on Israel as Iran strikes region
Several deaths are reported across the Middle East as Tehran retaliates for massive strikes by the US and Israel.
March 1, 2026Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes - Reuters
Dubai airport, iconic Burj Al Arab hotel damaged in Iranian missile strikes Reuters
February 28, 2026Trump says Iran's Khamenei is dead - Reuters
Trump says Iran's Khamenei is dead Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran retaliation raises questions about US air defences
Iran's strike on US Navy base in Bahrain will worry Washington and its allies in the region.
February 28, 2026How the world has reacted to US and Israeli strikes on Iran
World leaders have been giving their responses to the attacks on several Iranian cities and Tehran's retaliation.
February 28, 2026Inside Iran, panic as strikes hit but for some it's a moment of relief
Iranians talk about what is happening inside the country, despite an almost total internet blackout.
February 28, 2026US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders - Reuters
US and Israel strike Iran, seeking to topple its leaders Reuters
February 28, 2026Iran says it has hit US base in Bahrain, as it launches strikes across region
Huge plumes of black smoke were seen rising from an area near the headquarters of the US Navy's Fifth Fleet in Manama, Bahrain.
February 28, 2026Spanish opposition calls for disgraced ex-monarch to return from exile
The 88-year-old Juan Carlos should spend his last years in dignity, the leader of Spain's main opposition party says.
February 27, 2026Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon - Reuters
Australia tells families of diplomats to leave Israel, Lebanon Reuters
February 25, 2026More than 5,000 flights cancelled as US east coast digs out of record snow
A major snowstorm walloped the US north-east, causing disruptions for millions and thousands of flight cancellations.
February 23, 2026