Australia Sends More Flights to UAE Amid Tensions

0:00This is Corey, here with your quick two-minute update from Sydney News today. Foreign Minister Penny Wong announced three additional flights, scheduled to leave the United Arab Emirates this morning, aimed at bringing Australians. Home amid rising tensions in the region. These departures depend on the security situation, as any new military action could ground them at the last minute. The government is focusing on Australians, who registered to the Smart Traveller Portal, with efforts to prioritize vulnerable people like families. Or those with medical needs. Wong described the process as challenging right now, since airlines are mainly deciding who boards, but officials are working closely with them too. Sort, registrations. Overall, this offers real relief for those stuck there, and commercial flights remain the fastest way out while the area stays highly unpredictable. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Do not just listen to podcasts, get lost in them comfortably, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com.