Iran’s neighbours brace for fallout as war threatens new refugee crisis
As war engulfs Iran, neighbouring states quietly prepare for a potential refugee exodus across already fragile borders.
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Epstein urged media mogul to give up control of affairs, citing health
Late sex offender urged US-Canadian billionaire Mortimer Zuckerman to enter guardianship or conservatorship, files show.
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup 2026 matches from US to Mexico
The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
EU says Iran is ‘not Europe’s war’
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz.
Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran
Former Marine Brian McGinnis says Donald Trump is “wrong” on Israel and Iran.
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Venezuela defeats Italy, sets up WBC final against US
Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
South African fruit exports face delays as Iran war disrupts shipping
South Africa's fruit exporters face mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week.
Cuba tells exiles ‘doors are open’ to invest in businesses in the country
Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade
Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country.
Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’
Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a "reckless war on choice" on Iran".
Israel policy looms large over US elections in Illinois amid Iran war
Pro-Israel groups pour millions into Democratic primaries in Chicago area as support for US ally hits a historic low.
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention
Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody.
Iran says wars are not won on social media
A spokesperson for Iran's Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not social media.
Attempts to open Strait of Hormuz by force would be ‘almost suicidal’
Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre
Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre.
At least 23 killed after blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri, police say
Police say 'preliminary investigation reveals that the incidents were carried out by suspected suicide bombers'.
Many killed, wounded after blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witnesses say
Police deploy explosives' clearance teams to three sites following suspected suicide attacks in the northeastern city.
Experts say global response may evolve over Hormuz security
Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues.
Scores of people killed in series of bomb blasts in northern Nigeria
Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria.
Iran war live: Israel launches new attacks across Lebanon and Tehran
Israeli air strikes have hit three neighbourhoods in Beirut, Israeli army launches new attacks on Tehran
Iran war live: Trump scolds allies for not joining Strait of Hormuz mission
US President Donald Trump criticises allies' reluctance to commit forces to open the key waterway for Gulf oil exports.
Pro-Palestine protester Leqaa Kordia freed from US immigration detention
The 33-year-old Columbia University protester had been held in immigration detention centre for a year.
Four killed in Iraq’s Baghdad as US forces, Iran-backed groups trade fire
Attack on a house in Baghdad's Jadriyah kills four as witnesses report smoke and fire in the vicinity of the US embassy.
Hotel in Iraqi capital Baghdad struck as attacks on US embassy intercepted
No group has claimed responsibility for the attacks, which took place amid the escalating Israel-US war on Iran.
Trump claims strikes on Iran prevented nuclear war
Donald Trump claimed he ordered strikes on Iran to prevent a nuclear conflict that would have turned into World War III.
Trump seeks to delay meeting with China’s Xi by ‘month or so’ amid Iran war
The US president delays March 31-April 2 trip to China to focus on the escalating war against Iran.
‘Fourth world nation’: Trump slams Somalia, Ilhan Omar
Speaking at the Oval office, US President Donald Trump stated that Somalia is a “fourth world nation.”
Ten ICU patients killed in hospital fire in eastern India
Emergency responders carried patients out of a government hospital in Odisha, India.
Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?
Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
Trump threatens to ‘take’ Cuba as island grapples with nationwide blackout
Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January amid US pressure, worsening humanitarian crisis on the island.