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World Updated 14 Mar, 2026 08:35am

Iran’s new supreme leader wounded, likely disfigured, says Hegseth

Hegseth vows no mercy, reshapes military justice system; Iranian drones reported in Kuwait, Iraq, UAE, Bahrain, Oman

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 10:17pm

Trump says US will hit Iran ‘very hard’ after easing sanctions on Russian oil

Israel and Iran exchange missile barrages; Trump says Putin helping Iran 'a little bit'

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:50pm

UAE says Iran must halt attacks on neighbours to allow diplomacy

Says Trump will bring about a diplomatic conclusion to the war with Iran

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:19pm

Missiles from Iran trigger blasts near Tel Aviv

Air raid sirens sound across Israel as interceptions follow missile launches; smoke seen rising near the commercial hub, no casualties reported

World Updated 13 Mar, 2026 10:30pm

US military says aircraft crash in Iraq killed 6 crew members

A second plane involved in the incident landed safely

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 06:44pm

Trump team misjudged Iran response, CNN report claims

Planning for Iran strikes overlooked risk of Hormuz closure, raising fears of global energy disruption

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 02:07pm

Netanyahu threatens Iran’s new supreme leader amid escalating war

Israel claims heavy blows to Iran’s nuclear sites and military as regional strikes intensify

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:52pm

Israeli military strikes bridge over Litani River in Lebanon

Zariyeh bridge targeted amid ongoing strikes against Hezbollah after Iranian Supreme leader’s killing

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:24pm

Taiwan parliament authorises signing of stalled US arms deals

Approval ensures HIMARS, javelin and howitzers arrive on schedule amid china tensions

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:10pm

Trump revels in killing of Iran’s leaders as war nears two-week mark

US and Israel continue strikes while oil prices surge and civilian casualties rise

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 11:12am

New US weapons for Taiwan could be approved after Trump’s China trip

Missile and defense deal would be largest ever, easing Taipei’s security concerns

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 10:59am

US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for purchase of Russian oil at sea

Administration acts to ease global energy crisis as oil prices soar

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 10:53am

With Iran war exit elusive, Trump aides vie to affect outcome

Competing advisers push conflicting strategies as conflict spreads and gas prices rise

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:47am

Explosions shake Dubai city centre, no injuries reported

Debris from airstrike causes minor building damage amid rising Middle East tensions

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:34am

Venezuela, Colombia cancel meeting of their presidents without explanation

Presidents postpone historic first encounter, citing force majeure

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:29am

One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, Snapchat after social media ban

Data shows TikTok and Snapchat use fell but 20% of 13-15-year-olds remain active

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:14am

Nepal ex-rapper’s party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests

Rastriya Swatantra Party secures landslide victory, paving way for Balendra Shah to become prime minister

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 09:08am

Several French soldiers wounded, one officer dead in Iraq after drone attack

Macron condemns strike on forces training against ISIS in Erbil region

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 08:54am

Middle East war nears two weeks as leaders trade threats

Iran, Israel and US vow to keep fighting as deaths rise and markets shake

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 01:05am

Netanyahu hints at targeting Iran’s new supreme leader

Says Tehran weakened by joint US-Israeli strikes, warns Iran and Hezbollah leaders are not guaranteed ‘life insurance’

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:52am

US says 47,000 Americans returned from Middle East since Iran war

Nearly 50 charter flights arranged since Feb 28 as Washington assists tens of thousands of Americans amid regional airspace closures and security threats

World Published 13 Mar, 2026 12:13am

US, allies clash with Russia, China over Iran nuclear issue

US says Russia and China blocking sanctions committee work to protect Iran