Ukrainian drone attack kills one in Russian region

A Ukrainian drone attack in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region killed one person, its governor said yesterday.
19 March 2026, 01:37 AM

China blasts ‘colonial’ Australia, New Zealand over rights concerns

China yesterday condemned Australia and New Zealand for “colonial-style arrogance” and poor treatment of Indigenous people after a joint statement by the two nations raised concerns over Beijing’s rights record.
19 March 2026, 01:36 AM

War ‘will hit us all’

The repercussions of the Middle East war will be felt globally, Tehran’s top diplomat warned yesterday, as Iran’s huge Pars gas field was hit in the first reported strikes on its energy infrastructure during the US-Israeli war.
19 March 2026, 01:21 AM

UK adviser attended US-Iran talks

Britain’s national security adviser, Jonathan Powell, has attended the final round of US-Iran talks and judged that Tehran’s offer on its nuclear programme was significant enough to prevent a rush to war, according to multiple sources and a report by The Guardian.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Why convoys can’t fully protect tankers from Iran attacks

The Israeli-US war on Iran has provoked a reaction from Tehran that has effectively choked a large chunk of the world’s oil supply, and untangling the blockage will take a regional effort beyond what is currently being proposed, experts have told AFP.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Why Larijani’s killing could prolong war

As Iran’s top national security official and de facto leader, Ali Larijani had emerged as the key architect of the country’s military and diplomatic strategy since the start of the conflict with the US and Israel.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

US warship with Marines tracked off Singapore

A US Navy warship believed to be carrying Marines and sailors to the Middle East is nearing the Malacca Strait off Singapore as it makes its way to the region, maritime tracking data showed Tuesday.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Israel to end Gaza-bound shipments from Egypt

Israel said it would halt UN children’s fund shipments to Gaza from Egypt after it said it had foiled an attempt to smuggle tobacco and nicotine in Unicef-coordinated shipments Tuesday.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Head of victorious Nepal party hails ‘win for the country’

The head of the victorious party in Nepal’s election hailed its landslide triumph as a “win for the country” yesterday, urging new lawmakers to deliver for people who “sacrificed their blood” in last year’s protests.
19 March 2026, 00:00 AM

Iran warns Saudi Arabia, Qatar, UAE to evacuate energy facilities

Iran's Revolutionary Guards issue evacuation warnings for Gulf oil facilities
18 March 2026, 21:40 PM

Iran's huge Gulf gas field is struck in major escalation

Pars is Iran's sector of the world's largest gas deposit, shared with Qatar
18 March 2026, 21:33 PM

Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Fitr on Friday

Accordingly, Eid-ul-Fitr 2026 in Bangladesh is expected to be celebrated on Saturday, subject to Shawwal moon sighting
18 March 2026, 21:29 PM

Israel says Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib killed overnight

There has been no confirmation from Iran regarding Khatib's reported death.
18 March 2026, 17:37 PM

Israel military says its tank fire hit UN Lebanon base, regrets incident

UNIFIL faces increased risks amid Israeli-Hezbollah tensions
18 March 2026, 15:54 PM
18 March 2026, 15:42 PM

Iran missile fire kills two in central Israel: medics

The latest deaths took the toll from missile attacks on Israel since the start of the Middle East war late last month to 14 people
18 March 2026, 13:02 PM

Iran's nuclear doctrine not likely to change, foreign minister says

Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Al Jazeera in remarks relayed by Iranian media on Wednesday
18 March 2026, 12:49 PM

Iran strikes Tel Aviv with cluster warheads in retaliation for killing of security chief

The attack overnight on Tuesday killed two people in a neighbourhood close to densely populated Tel Aviv
18 March 2026, 11:57 AM

Iran vows revenge for security chief Larijani's killing

Iran will hold funerals Wednesday for Larijani and another powerful figure killed Tuesday by Israel, Gholamreza Soleimani
18 March 2026, 10:29 AM
18 March 2026, 09:29 AM