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🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Arrival in Libreville of the first Gabonese repatriates from the war-torn Middle East

Gabon has begun repatriating its citizens stranded in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States, with the first group of 36 people arriving in Libreville.

Mar 22 • 22:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tourists rescued after falling at waterfall in Ubatuba

Two tourists were rescued after falling at a waterfall in Ubatuba, Brazil, with one victim needing special assistance due to being stranded.

Mar 22 • 18:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A Surprising Consequence of the War in Iran: Porsches Trapped in an African Port after Traveling to Dubai

Luxury cars, including Porsches, have been stranded in the Kenyan port of Lamu due to the ongoing safety issues in the Middle East stemming from the Iran war.

Mar 22 • 13:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Shark Strands on Cacimba do Padre Beach in Fernando de Noronha; VIDEO

An adult lemon shark stranded on Cacimba do Padre Beach in Fernando de Noronha, attracting the attention of tourists and locals.

Mar 22 • 13:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kenyans switch from donkeys to Porsches: An unexpected effect of the Hormuz Strait blockade

Due to the blockade of the Hormuz Strait, around 4,000 cars—including luxury models—have been stranded on Lamu Island in Kenya, significantly changing the local transport dynamic.

Mar 22 • 09:46 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

After Temporary US Exemption for Iranian Oil.. Tehran: "The Quantity is Exhausted"

Iranian officials respond to a temporary US exemption allowing the sale of stranded Iranian oil, claiming they have no remaining crude to sell.

Mar 22 • 00:41 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Sicilian Commander on the Ship Blocked in Qatar: 'Like Rats in a Cage'

Mirko Gitto, a 39-year-old tugboat captain from Italy, expresses his longing for home and family as his ship remains stranded in Qatar due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 18:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

3 Canadians back home after being stranded on cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz

Three Canadian maritime trainees return home from a cargo ship stranded in the Persian Gulf amid escalating regional conflicts.

Mar 21 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Man fell into a sewage pit in Kittilä - a neighbor's insight saved the stranded person

A man in Kittilä fell into a deep sewage pit, but was rescued by a neighbor who heard his cries for help and acted quickly.

Mar 21 • 13:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Landslide on a prefectural road in Shizuoka City leaves 79 guests stranded, restoration expected after the 22nd

A recent landslide in Shizuoka City has stranded 79 guests at a local hot spring hotel, with restoration work anticipated to start after the 22nd.

Mar 21 • 11:23 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
World

Business Ticker: Thousands of Luxury Cars Stranded on Kenyan Mini-Island Due to Iran War

Thousands of luxury cars, primarily from Porsche, are stranded on a Kenyan island after being unloaded from ships en route to Dubai, affected by the Iran war.

Mar 21 • 09:58 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

USA Will Allow Purchase of 'Stranded' Iranian Oil

The USA has greenlit the sale of Iranian oil and petrochemical products already loaded on ships to counter rising oil prices stemming from the Middle East conflict.

Mar 21 • 08:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

More British teenagers stranded abroad as result of new rules on dual nationals

New Home Office rules require British dual nationals to present specific documentation for re-entry, causing teenagers to become stranded abroad.

Mar 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Odisha youth stranded in Strait of Hormuz for 20 days, family's concern increases

An Odisha youth has been stranded in the Strait of Hormuz for twenty days due to escalating tensions, raising worries among his family.

Mar 21 • 05:18 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Death by thirst or bombardment.. 20,000 sailors stranded in the burning Gulf waters

The ongoing conflict in the Gulf region has left 20,000 sailors stranded on approximately 3,200 vessels, facing threats from military assaults and severe shortages of essential supplies.

Mar 20 • 21:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: man and dogs rescued after being stranded in house during storm in Jaú: 'I only thought about their lives'

A man and his two dogs were rescued after being stranded in their flooded home in Jaú, Brazil, during a heavy rainstorm.

Mar 20 • 21:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Middle East: International media interest in the repatriation operation of Greeks with their pets

International media is drawn to Greece's decision to organize a special repatriation flight for Greeks stranded in the Middle East along with their pets.

Mar 20 • 13:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Woman trapped in Cyprus and cut off by DWP now being prosecuted over council tax

An 84-year-old woman stranded in Cyprus after falling ill is facing prosecution for unpaid council tax after her pension was stopped by the DWP.

Mar 20 • 11:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Indians seen enjoying even in the war zone, dancing to Bhojpuri songs

Indians stranded in the war zone attempt to stay cheerful by singing and dancing to Bhojpuri songs despite the ongoing conflict.

Mar 20 • 06:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, Bessent says

The US may lift sanctions on Iranian oil currently stranded in tankers to alleviate rising oil prices amid tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 20 • 00:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

British schoolgirl stranded in Denmark after return flight blocked over UK border rules

A British schoolgirl was stranded in Denmark after being denied boarding due to new UK border rules affecting dual nationals.

Mar 19 • 13:31 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Rafah crossing partially reopens after weeks of closure

The Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt has reopened partially, allowing limited movement for medical cases and stranded travelers after a long closure amidst ongoing conflict.

Mar 19 • 10:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What Indian nationals stranded in Israel said amidst the ongoing war

Indian nationals stranded in Tel Aviv amidst the ongoing conflict in West Asia report feeling secure thanks to government protection and safety measures in place.

Mar 19 • 10:50 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Venabygdsfjellet Closed – Detour Via National Road 3

The road over Venabygdsfjellet is closed due to a stranded truck, and traffic is being redirected via National Road 3.

Mar 19 • 09:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Rafah border crossing opens - for some

The Rafah border crossing between southern Gaza and Egypt has reopened for a limited number of individuals, allowing Palestinian patients to travel to Egypt and stranded citizens to return to Gaza, according to Egyptian state-linked media.

Mar 19 • 08:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Vafias Group: Three vessels stranded in the Strait of Hormuz

Three vessels from the Vafias Group are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, with uncertainties regarding their safety and resupply amidst rising tensions in the region.

Mar 19 • 07:34 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Reports of the reopening of the Rafah crossing in both directions

The Rafah crossing between Gaza and Egypt has been reopened for the first time amid ongoing conflict, allowing for the passage of patients and stranded individuals.

Mar 19 • 07:33 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Rescue Weather: Rescue Teams Assist Stranded People

Rescue teams in Iceland are assisting individuals who have become stranded due to difficult weather conditions.

Mar 19 • 06:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Nancy Mace draws White House ire over independent Middle East rescue efforts

Republican Congresswoman Nancy Mace's independent rescue missions for stranded Americans in the Middle East have frustrated White House officials.

Mar 18 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Americans stranded – waiting for militia attack

Stranded American consultants in Iraq are anxiously awaiting a planned attack by Iran-backed militias on their military base, with warnings of imminent threats.

Mar 18 • 21:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians 'trapped' for 14 days in Dubai return to SP after escort flight by fighter jets: 'Adrenaline'

Two brothers from Brazil, stranded in Dubai due to the Middle East conflict, returned home on an escorted flight amidst tension and emotional reunions with family.

Mar 18 • 17:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

There are more than 3,000 ships with 20,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf: they warn that the situation in Hormuz is 'unacceptable'

The article discusses the critical situation in the Strait of Hormuz, where over 3,000 foreign ships are stranded, affecting thousands of sailors due to blocked maritime traffic amid tensions and military actions involving the U.S. and Iran.

Mar 18 • 16:26 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Coast Guard icebreaker rescues snowmobiler stranded on ice during Michigan blizzard

The U.S. Coast Guard successfully rescued a snowmobiler stranded on unstable ice during a blizzard in Michigan.

Mar 18 • 16:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Pain of Indians Trapped in the Middle East War

Indians stranded due to the Middle East conflict express their sorrow, stating that Eid celebrations at home will not happen this year.

Mar 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

US contractors stranded in Iraq under threat of imminent attack: ‘We are sitting ducks’

Hundreds of US contractors at a military base near Baghdad are facing imminent threats of attack from Iran-backed militants, leaving them feeling vulnerable amid a lack of evacuation plans.

Mar 18 • 13:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

War in the Middle East: What is the status of French repatriations stuck in the region?

French authorities have conducted repatriation efforts for citizens stranded in the Middle East amid ongoing conflict, chartering flights to bring home approximately 2,700 individuals.

Mar 18 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Couple stranded in Philippines with serious injuries after holiday crash

A couple from the UK sustained serious injuries while on vacation in the Philippines after a scooter accident left them hospitalized.

Mar 18 • 08:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Woman is rescued by tractor in the middle of flooded avenue during storm in Ribeirão Preto, SP; VIDEO

A woman was rescued by a tractor after becoming stranded in a flooded avenue during a storm in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil.

Mar 17 • 20:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in the Middle East: Sailors from 3,000 ships blocked by Iran soon to run out of supplies

A meeting of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in London is urgently addressing the plight of sailors stranded on 3,000 vessels blocked by Iran amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 17 • 18:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Wealthy golden visa holders evacuated from UAE as Iran conflict escalates

As tensions rise in the Middle East, the UAE has begun evacuating golden visa holders and residents stranded abroad for their safety amid escalating threats from Iran.

Mar 17 • 15:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How many Indian ships are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz?

Currently, 22 Indian-flagged vessels are stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, carrying a total of 300,000 metric tons of LPG among other cargoes.

Mar 17 • 14:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

After the water receded in Panevėžys, a sightseeing boat was left on the shoal - concern that it might capsize

A sightseeing boat has become stranded on a shoal in Panevėžys after water levels in the Nevėžis River receded, prompting local concerns about its stability.

Mar 17 • 08:25 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Update on Greek sailors stranded in the Persian Gulf

Greece's Deputy Maritime Affairs Minister provided an update on the status of Greek seafarers stranded in the Persian Gulf, emphasizing ongoing monitoring and readiness for action.

Mar 17 • 08:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Free Accommodation and Hospitality - Qatar Stands Firm Behind Travelers Stuck There

Qatar has launched a 'National Hospitality Support Strategy' to provide free accommodations for travelers stranded due to disruptions from the Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 17 • 05:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

VIDEO: How a worker was rescued after being stranded on the 34th floor of the St. Regis Hotel

A cleaning worker was rescued from the 34th floor of the St. Regis Hotel in Mexico City after a scaffolding failure left him suspended.

Mar 17 • 01:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

A Frontex boat with the Estonian ambassador stranded off the Greek island of Kastelorizo

A Frontex boat carrying the Estonian ambassador stranded near the Greek island of Kastelorizo.

Mar 16 • 20:22 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Over a million people stranded in Lebanon in the past two weeks

Over a million individuals have been stranded in Lebanon over the last two weeks due to ongoing conflicts.

Mar 16 • 17:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Flood - merciless to animals: rescuing bulls and a deer in the coastal region

A flood in the coastal region of Lithuania has led to the rescue of stranded bulls and a deer by firefighters.

Mar 16 • 12:46 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The tugboat stranded in the Skulte port waterway has been pulled off the sandbank

A tugboat that was stranded in the Skulte port waterway has been successfully pulled off the sandbank without any environmental damage caused.

Mar 16 • 12:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Power reset: How GAMCO may unlock 1,600MW

Nigeria's government is introducing the Grid Asset Management Company to address power shortages by unlocking stranded generation capacity and improving transmission infrastructure.

Mar 16 • 03:08 UTC

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