World Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:52pm Gulf warnings and fears of miscalculation preceded Trump’s pause Regional allies caution against escalation; analysts say US misjudged Tehran’s resolve
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:31pm Three US and Czech citizens detained over arson attack on Czech arms producer Attack claimed by group opposing firm’s links with Israeli defence company
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:18pm US expected to send thousands of soldiers to Middle East Move signals growing military buildup despite Washington’s push for talks with Iran
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 09:19pm New York’s LaGuardia airport faces second day of delays, cancellations FAA says one runway unlikely to reopen until Friday as probe into deadly crash continues
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 09:03pm Bahrain pushes UN-backed action for Hormuz shipping Iran actions seen as threat to peace and security; Russia and China likely to veto
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 07:49pm Israel to occupy swathe of southern Lebanon, defence minister says Katz says area up to Litani River will become new military security zone
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 07:31pm Iran toughens negotiating stance amid mediation efforts, say sources Tehran would seek guarantees against future attacks, refuse limits on missile programme
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:50pm Iran pours missiles into Israel, mocks Trump’s talk of joint control of strait Fresh strikes hit Tel Aviv while Trump signals optimism on talks that Iran says have not begun
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:05pm US-Israeli air strikes target Iraq militia headquarters, killing 15 fighters Attack hits Popular Mobilisation Forces HQ in Anbar and residence of group’s leader
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 04:00pm Iran appoints new national security secretary after Larijani’s death Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr named head of Supreme Security Council
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 02:56pm Trump’s claim of Iran talks may aim to calm oil markets Former US official says statement could be meant to ease rising oil prices
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 02:36pm China expands undersea mapping across key oceans Naval experts warn that data could strengthen submarine warfare capabilities
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 02:22pm Rocket attack kills six Kurdish Peshmerga fighters in Iraq’s Kurdistan 22 wounded in strike on military base in Iraqi Kurdistan
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 01:14pm Trump hints at back-channel diplomacy with Iran Mediation by Pakistan, turkey and Oman raises hopes for ceasefire and safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
World Updated 24 Mar, 2026 03:00pm Global fuel crisis hits households and businesses amid Middle East conflict War in Middle East drives oil prices to $100 a barrel, forcing people to cut back on energy use
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:39am Investors bet Iran war will boost Chinese renewables demand Renewable energy stocks rise as global energy security fears grow
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:27am Russian drone, missile attack kills three in Ukraine Zaporizhzhia and Poltava hit as Zelenskiy warns of imminent mass attack
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 11:16am Iran sends waves of missiles into Israel, dismisses Trump’s talk of negotiations as ‘fake news’ Conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran unsettle markets amid Middle East tensions
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 09:38am US claims 9,000 targets hit in ongoing Iran operation Centcom says dozens of ships destroyed as regional conflict intensifies
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 09:31am Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South North Korean leader rules out disarmament and warns Seoul of ‘merciless’ response
World Updated 24 Mar, 2026 03:06pm Air strikes on Iraqi militia’s headquarters kill 10 including Anbar commander Popular Mobilisation Forces blame US after strike on headquarters
World Published 24 Mar, 2026 08:46am Colombia military plane crash kills 66, four still missing Hercules C-130 carrying troops crashes during takeoff near Peru border