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World Published 16 Mar, 2026 11:23pm

Israel police say shrapnel from missiles, interceptors fell in Jerusalem holy sites

Report says missile debris hit the roof of a residential building in east Jerusalem

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:59pm

Trump on Iran: we don’t know if new leader is still alive

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said last week the new leader was believed to have been wounded in a strike

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:11pm

Trump blasts allies over weak response to Hormuz call

US president says partners benefiting from the route should take responsibility as Washington presses for support during war with Iran

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 09:25pm

Western allies push back on Trump call for NATO help to reopen Hormuz

European and Indo-Pacific partners rule out military role as Donald Trump urges allies to help reopen the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid surging oil prices

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 06:01pm

Israel says it has plans for at least three weeks of war

Iran fires at Israel, launches drone attacks on UAE, Bahrain; Hormuz closure behind rise in oil prices

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 05:01pm

Keir Starmer: UK won’t join Iran conflict, prioritises diplomacy

Starmer says UK's top priority is protecting its citizens, stresses importance of keeping Strait open

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 02:48pm

Israel launches ground operations in southern Lebanon

91st Brigade aims to expand border 'forward defence zone', targeting Hezbollah infrastructure

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 01:33pm

Dubai airport resumes some flights after drone attack

Operations at airport restart gradually after a blaze near a fuel tank disrupted traffic

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 01:20pm

Trump accuses US media of treason over Iran war coverage

Outlets spread false reports about attack on USS Abraham Lincoln, says US president

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 01:01pm

Trump accuses Iran of using AI to spread disinformation

President warns of AI dangers amid US-Israel war with Iran

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 12:54pm

Death toll from Ethiopia landslides rises to 125, regional government says

Heavy rains displace over 11,000 as prime minister pledges support

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 12:51pm

British teens resist Australian-style social media ban

Young users see risks but value apps for connection

World Updated 16 Mar, 2026 12:40pm

Iran launches 54th wave of Operation Promised Truth using ‘Sajil’ missile

Long-range solid-fuel missile reportedly targets Israel for first time

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 10:10am

At least 10 patients killed in hospital fire in India’s Odisha

Short circuit likely sparks blaze, several patients and staff injured

World Updated 16 Mar, 2026 12:47pm

Japan, Australia cautious on Hormuz naval role after Trump’s call

Trump asks partners to help reopen Strait of Hormuz after Iran shut the key oil route

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 09:17am

Israel and Lebanon expected to hold talks soon, Israeli officials say

Negotiations may focus on durable truce and Hezbollah disarmament

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 09:12am

Iran wants ‘serious review’ of Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks

Tehran envoy calls for regional cooperation and less reliance on external powers

World Updated 16 Mar, 2026 12:50pm

Fire near Dubai airport under control after drone attack, flights suspended

Incident briefly halts flights as regional tensions disrupt aviation

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 08:54am

South Korea to lift coal cap, boost nuclear output amid Iran crisis

Measures aim to stabilise energy supply as shipments face disruption

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 08:42am

Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran

US president says agreement could come soon as tensions persist

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 01:19am

IRGC claims missile and drone strikes on four US airbases

Revolutionary Guard says attacks targeted command centres, radar systems, and air-defence infrastructure

World Published 16 Mar, 2026 12:04am

Israeli forces kill 16 people in Gaza and West Bank, medics say

Air strike kills police officers in central Gaza, while family of four shot dead in West Bank