x     The British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged UK nationals on Thursday to take shelter immediately, “remain indoors,” and “stay away from windows,” issuing the guidance on social media as reports of strikes and explosions spread across parts of the Middle East. In its message, the embassy advised people to stay inside or go “to the nearest safe building,” and to seek additional protection in an interior stairwell or a room with as few windows as possible. It also told