UN experts ’deeply disturbed“ by child deaths UN experts condemn strike on Iranian girls’ school that killed 160 children as U.S. denies deliberately targeting civilians Published 04 Mar, 2026 03:16pm Reuters
Trump, Rubio offer conflicting reasons for entry into war President contradicts earlier account by Marco Rubio as White House faces mounting criticism Reuters
Defence executives plan to meet as strikes on Iran diminish stockpiles Meeting with Lockheed Martin and others comes as US seeks to replenish stocks after Iran strikes Reuters
4 killed as Israeli strikes hit deep Into Lebanon Rescuers search rubble in Baalbek after deadly strike; dozens reported killed nationwide Reuters
Nepal to vote in first election since Gen Z-led protests toppled government Gen Z surge tests old guard as 19 million head to polls Reuters
Trump says US navy could escort oil tankers in Gulf President orders insurance backstop as Iran conflict threatens global crude supplies Reuters
Britain to bar study visas for four nations, halt Afghan work visas Emergency measure targets Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan Web Desk
US shuts Middle East embassies after Iranian drone strikes Washington orders evacuations as conflict spreads beyond Iran’s borders Reuters
Fire erupts at US Consulate in Dubai after drone attack Diplomatic area sealed off after blast heard kilometres away; no injuries reported Web Desk
US says it is facilitating Mideast charter flights for Americans amid criticism over Iran State department arranges departures from Gulf states after criticism over delayed response Reuters
At least four killed in Israeli strike on building in Lebanon’s Baalbek At least 50 dead in Lebanon since Monday as Israel and Hezbollah intensify attacks Reuters
Syria sends thousands of troops to Lebanon border, sources say Damascus says deployment is defensive amid Israel-Hezbollah escalation Reuters