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World Published 14 Mar, 2026 11:44pm

Trump denies reports of US aircraft destroyed at Saudi base

US president calls media report “fake,” says most aircraft at Prince Sultan Air Base suffered little or no damage

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 11:42pm

Iran says US bases ‘do not protect anyone’ as regional tensions rise

Iranian speaker warns American military presence threatens regional security; Tehran also slams rocket attacks on two strategic islands

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 10:58pm

Fujairah stops some oil loading operations after drone attack

Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps says US interests in UAE are legitimate targets; Iran warns residents to leave Fujairah, two other ​UAE ports

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 10:42pm

Trump rejects efforts to launch Iran ceasefire talks, sources say

Oman and Egypt attempt to mediate, but efforts stall; US officials divided on war's impact and strategy

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 09:45pm

UAE says consulate in Iraqi Kurdistan targeted for second time in a week

Kurdistan regional government later denounced the attack, labelling it ‘a terrorist act’

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 09:13pm

Hamas calls on Iran not to target neighbouring countries but affirms its right to self-defence

The group urges all countries in the region and international organisations ​to immediately stop the war

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 08:56pm

Trump warns of heavy bombardment if Iran attempts to close Strait of Hormuz

US president says many countries will send warships to keep vital shipping route open amid rising regional tensions

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 08:33pm

Iran unleashes oil shock to blunt US firepower

Tehran restricts energy artery to thwart US pressure; IRGC adopts shadow war approach long used by its proxies

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 08:13pm

Fire at UAE’s major Fujairah oil hub, as Iran vows retaliation for US attack on Kharg Island

Iran vows retaliation for any attacks on energy infrastructure; Iran sends warning to UAE, urges civilians to evacuate

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 03:34pm

Drones, burning ships: Indian sailors stranded off Iran just want to go home

Thousands of seafarers in Gulf region face uncertainty as ships wait for safe passage

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 01:58pm

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam

Authorities step up security amid rising concerns over antisemitism

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 12:41pm

Israeli strikes in Lebanon kill 25 more as death toll reaches 773

UN warns of worsening humanitarian crisis with over 822,000 displaced

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 12:37pm

US deploys additional forces amid Iranian threats

2,500 marines and USS Tripoli being sent at CENTCOM request

World Updated 14 Mar, 2026 12:45pm

Four killed in Russian air attack on Kyiv region, officials say

Officials say residential and infrastructure sites targeted in overnight attack

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 11:46am

Republican lawmakers ramp up anti-Muslim rhetoric online

Tommy Tuberville and Andy Ogles criticised for Islamophobic posts targeting Zohran Mamdani

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 11:18am

Judge blocks subpoenas against Fed Chair Powell, DOJ to appeal

Judge rules subpoenas issued to Fed Chair Jerome Powell were improper

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 10:48am

US-owned tanker attacked near Iraq was hit by unmanned boats

Safesea Vishnu tanker attacked by two explosive-laden unmanned boats

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 10:32am

Trump’s AI czar says US should ‘declare victory and get out’ of Iran war

David Sacks urges de-escalation amid global tensions and the rise of oil markets

World Updated 14 Mar, 2026 10:56am

North Korea fires possible missile towards sea during US-South Korea drills

Tokyo says it may have been a ballistic missile that fell into sea

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 10:17am

Missile strikes helipad in US embassy compound in Iraq

Helipad hit by Iranian missile; UAE authorities arrest 10 over misleading videos

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 09:32am

Trump says military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island destroyed

US president says energy infrastructure at Iran’s main oil export hub left intact

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 09:02am

Five US refuelling aircraft damaged in Iranian strike on Saudi base

WSJ says KC-135 aircraft were hit at Prince Sultan Air Base; no casualties reported

World Published 14 Mar, 2026 12:30am

Iran defiant, US vows even heavier bombing

Explosions rock Tehran rally while oil markets reel and Strait of Hormuz tensions surge