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1 March 2026

Stranded Nepali migrant workers wait for an update from the airline company at Tribhuvan International Airport following the closure of airspace by Middle Eastern nations due to heightened tension between Israel and Iran, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 1, 2026. Israel launches a series of attacks on Iran, and Iran takes retaliatory measures on February 28, 2026, followed by attacks on other US-backed countries in the Middle East, prompting the closure of airspace. This raises concerns for the safety and security of over 1.7 million Nepali nationals living and working across the region. Those who come to Kathmandu to fly there are now at a crossroads of confusion. According to the latest data from the Government of Nepal and various migration agencies, among the six major Gulf countries, the UAE hosts the largest number of Nepali, more than 600,000. Qatar is estimated to have around 500,000 Nepali workers. Saudi Arabia is home to approximately 450,000, Kuwait around 120,000, and Bahrain and Oman more than 50,000 each. In addition, about 5,000 Nepali work in Israel, mainly in caregiving and agriculture. The Gulf countries are key destinations for foreign employment for Nepali workers.

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#13385503

1 March 2026

Stranded Nepali migrant workers wait for an update from the airline company at Tribhuvan International Airport following the closure of airspace by Middle Eastern nations due to heightened tension between Israel and Iran, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 1, 2026. Israel launches a series of attacks on Iran, and Iran takes retaliatory measures on February 28, 2026, followed by attacks on other US-backed countries in the Middle East, prompting the closure of airspace. This raises concerns for the safety and security of over 1.7 million Nepali nationals living and working across the region. Those who come to Kathmandu to fly there are now at a crossroads of confusion. According to the latest data from the Government of Nepal and various migration agencies, among the six major Gulf countries, the UAE hosts the largest number of Nepali, more than 600,000. Qatar is estimated to have around 500,000 Nepali workers. Saudi Arabia is home to approximately 450,000, Kuwait around 120,000, and Bahrain and Oman more than 50,000 each. In addition, about 5,000 Nepali work in Israel, mainly in caregiving and agriculture. The Gulf countries are key destinations for foreign employment for Nepali workers.

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#13385504

1 March 2026

Stranded Nepali migrant workers wait for an update from the airline company at Tribhuvan International Airport following the closure of airspace by Middle Eastern nations due to heightened tension between Israel and Iran, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 1, 2026. Israel launches a series of attacks on Iran, and Iran takes retaliatory measures on February 28, 2026, followed by attacks on other US-backed countries in the Middle East, prompting the closure of airspace. This raises concerns for the safety and security of over 1.7 million Nepali nationals living and working across the region. Those who come to Kathmandu to fly there are now at a crossroads of confusion. According to the latest data from the Government of Nepal and various migration agencies, among the six major Gulf countries, the UAE hosts the largest number of Nepali, more than 600,000. Qatar is estimated to have around 500,000 Nepali workers. Saudi Arabia is home to approximately 450,000, Kuwait around 120,000, and Bahrain and Oman more than 50,000 each. In addition, about 5,000 Nepali work in Israel, mainly in caregiving and agriculture. The Gulf countries are key destinations for foreign employment for Nepali workers.

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#13385517

1 March 2026

Stranded Nepali migrant workers wait for an update from the airline company at Tribhuvan International Airport following the closure of airspace by Middle Eastern nations due to heightened tension between Israel and Iran, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 1, 2026. Israel launches a series of attacks on Iran, and Iran takes retaliatory measures on February 28, 2026, followed by attacks on other US-backed countries in the Middle East, prompting the closure of airspace. This raises concerns for the safety and security of over 1.7 million Nepali nationals living and working across the region. Those who come to Kathmandu to fly there are now at a crossroads of confusion. According to the latest data from the Government of Nepal and various migration agencies, among the six major Gulf countries, the UAE hosts the largest number of Nepali, more than 600,000. Qatar is estimated to have around 500,000 Nepali workers. Saudi Arabia is home to approximately 450,000, Kuwait around 120,000, and Bahrain and Oman more than 50,000 each. In addition, about 5,000 Nepali work in Israel, mainly in caregiving and agriculture. The Gulf countries are key destinations for foreign employment for Nepali workers.

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#13385521

1 March 2026

Stranded Nepali migrant workers wait for an update from the airline company at Tribhuvan International Airport following the closure of airspace by Middle Eastern nations due to heightened tension between Israel and Iran, in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 1, 2026. Israel launches a series of attacks on Iran, and Iran takes retaliatory measures on February 28, 2026, followed by attacks on other US-backed countries in the Middle East, prompting the closure of airspace. This raises concerns for the safety and security of over 1.7 million Nepali nationals living and working across the region. Those who come to Kathmandu to fly there are now at a crossroads of confusion. According to the latest data from the Government of Nepal and various migration agencies, among the six major Gulf countries, the UAE hosts the largest number of Nepali, more than 600,000. Qatar is estimated to have around 500,000 Nepali workers. Saudi Arabia is home to approximately 450,000, Kuwait around 120,000, and Bahrain and Oman more than 50,000 each. In addition, about 5,000 Nepali work in Israel, mainly in caregiving and agriculture. The Gulf countries are key destinations for foreign employment for Nepali workers.

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#13056573

4 December 2025

Dr. Z.M. Zahid Hossain, personal physician to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, speaks to the media outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 4, 2025, saying she may be flown to London for advanced treatment at midnight or early morning.

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#13056577

4 December 2025

Dr. Z.M. Zahid Hossain, personal physician to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, speaks to the media outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 4, 2025, saying she may be flown to London for advanced treatment at midnight or early morning.

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#13056585

4 December 2025

Dr. Z.M. Zahid Hossain, personal physician to BNP Chairperson and former Prime Minister Begum Khaleda Zia, speaks to the media outside Evercare Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on December 4, 2025, saying she may be flown to London for advanced treatment at midnight or early morning.

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#13042303

30 November 2025

A Vueling Airlines Airbus A321 approaches Lisbon, Portugal, on November 30, 2025, as European carriers continue regular operations despite ongoing industry-wide safety reviews affecting Airbus A320-family aircraft. The model remains widely used across the continent as airlines implement updated maintenance and software procedures following recent manufacturer advisories.

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#12239499

7 April 2025

Passengers stand inside a crowded metro train on Line 1 beneath the station map in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 6, 2025. The new metro system serves as a key part of the city's effort to modernize public transportation.

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#12221770

2 April 2025

A passenger stands by the baggage carousel under a domestic flight information screen at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 2, 2025. The display shows arrival details for flights from Hanoi, Phu Quoc, Hue, Vinh, and Chu Lai, while the lost and found baggage area is located nearby.

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#12221766

2 April 2025

A woman walks past the baggage claim area while others wait near luggage carts at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on April 2, 2025. The arrival board displays flights from Hanoi, Phu Quoc, Hue, Vinh, and Chu Lai as passengers collect their belongings in the domestic terminal.

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#12160247

15 March 2025

An arrivals information board at Munich Airport in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on March 15, 2025, displays flight details for incoming international flights at Terminal C. A crew member from Viking Cruises, wearing a red company jacket, stands in front of the display and checks flight information.

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#12160248

15 March 2025

An arrivals information board at Munich Airport in Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany, on March 15, 2025, displays flight details for incoming international flights at Terminal C. A crew member from Viking Cruises, wearing a red company jacket, stands in front of the display and checks flight information.

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#11614608

27 September 2024

The Southwest Airlines app is seen on a mobile device in this photo illustration taken in Warsaw, Poland on 27 September, 2024. Southwest Airlines has announced the end of its ''open seating'' model and instead will give passengers an assigned seat during their booking process.

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#11614611

27 September 2024

The Southwest Airlines app is seen on a mobile device in this photo illustration taken in Warsaw, Poland on 27 September, 2024. Southwest Airlines has announced the end of its ''open seating'' model and instead will give passengers an assigned seat during their booking process.

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