Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war
Since the Middle East war erupted in late February, Jordan's ancient city of Petra has been all but abandoned by the usual crowds of tourists that flock to the site every year.
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Read full story →Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war
Since the Middle East war erupted in late February, Jordan's ancient city of Petra has been all but abandoned by the usual crowds of tourists that flock to the site every year.
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US awaits Iran's response to latest proposal amid technical ceasefire
The US and Iran appeared no closer on Saturday to finding an end to their war after the two sides traded fire in the Gulf amid a tenuous ceasefire.
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Iran accuses US of 'reckless military adventure'
Abbas Araghchi says the US attacks each time there is a diplomatic solution on the table.
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Live: Israel launches strikes on south Lebanon after warning residents to evacuate
The Israeli military launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in the area, saying it was targeting Hezbollah positions despite an...
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Femen and Pussy Riot protest in Venice, Israeli strikes in Gaza, the hantavirus outbreak and Emma Chamberlain at the Met Gala – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading...
Read full story →Several Venice Biennale pavilions shut in protest over inclusion of Israel
About a dozen pavilions affected, while some artists backed strike by adding Palestine references to their workA strike called in protest over the inclusion of Israel at the 2026 Venice Biennale...
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Iran and the US trade fire over Hormuz, Trump says ceasefire still in effect
A new exchange of fire between Iran and the US occurred late Thursday night in the Strait of Hormuz, with both countries accusing each other of firing first. The latest by Simon Moritz.
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Israel and Hezbollah continue to trade blows despite the ceasefire
Israel has taken responsibility for Wednesday night's strike on the southern suburbs of Beirut, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying he personally authorised the attack to kill a top...
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What we know about the latest exchange of fire between the US and Iran
US president Donald Trump insisted the ceasefire with Iran was still in place Thursday, despite an exchange of fire with Iranian forces in the Strait of Hormuz. The US and Iran offered conflicting...
Read full story →UAE says air defences engaging with Iranian attacks – as it happened
This blog is now closedUS-Iran ceasefire under threat after exchange of strikes in strait of HormuzThe European Union is set to tell airlines the impact from the Iran war on tourism is not yet...
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US military says it intercepted Iranian attacks in Strait of Hormuz
On Thursday, the US and Iran exchanged accusations and fire in the Strait of Hormuz, with Washington saying it intercepted Iranian attacks and struck back at military targets, while Tehran...
Read full story →US-Iran ceasefire under threat after exchange of strikes in strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump says ceasefire remains in place despite strikes, with Iranian TV saying situation is ‘back to normal’The US and Iran exchanged fire late on Thursday in the most serious test yet of...
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Sporadic clashes erupt between Iranian and US forces in Hormuz strait
Sporadic clashes erupted between Iranian and US forces on Friday in the Strait of Hormuz after the US fired at two empty oil tankers trying to break the blockade by heading for an empty Iranian...
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Still no sign of a solution in Iran: US president says war will be over soon
Donald Trump again says the Iran war will be over "soon". The US president has said this in some way, shape or form a number of times in recent days. Yet there's still no solution on the horizon...
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