Who was Ali Larijani, Iran’s powerful insider?
Iran has confirmed that security chief Ali Larijani has been killed.
FIFA rejects Iran’s request to move World Cup matches from US to Mexico
The 2026 World Cup matches will be played as per schedule announced last year, the football organisation says.
Rubio says Cuba needs to ‘get new people in charge’ as US ratchets pressure
Washington continues to block fuel to island nation, as Trump floats 'doing something with Cuba very soon'.
Diners witness drone interception attempt overhead in Baghdad
Diners at a restaurant in Baghdad witnessed the moment a C-RAM air defence system attempted to intercept a drone.
Colombia’s Petro accuses Ecuador of bombing near border
Leaders of Colombia and Ecuador trade allegations after Gustavo Petro says 27 charred bodies found on country's border.
Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike – BBC
- Israel says it killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani in air strike BBC
- Here Are the Top Iranian Leaders Killed in the War So Far The New York Times
- Who was Ali Larijani? Israel says it killed Iran's security chief. USA Today
- Top Iranian leaders Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani killed in strikes, Israel says Fox News
- Iran’s Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani killed, IRGC confirms Al Jazeera
Could the Iran war keep Netanyahu in power for longer?
Huge support in Israel for joint US bombing campaign in Iran.
US Attorney General Pam Bondi subpoenaed for congressional Epstein probe
Bondi will face questions about the Trump administration's compliance with the Epstein Files Transparency Act in April.
Exclusive | Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran – WSJ
- Exclusive | Russia Is Sharing Satellite Imagery and Drone Technology With Iran WSJ
- Ukraine faces missile shortage due to Middle East war, says Zelensky BBC
- Ukraine worries about ‘losing the Americans’ as global attention shifts to the war in the Middle East CNN
- Russia exploiting Iran war, Zelensky says after fresh bombardment BBC
- Russia is supplying Iran with Shahed drones, Zelenskiy says Reuters
Iraq’s capital Baghdad rocked by powerful blasts near US embassy
The attacks are part of an escalating cycle of violence between US forces and Iraqi groups aligned with Tehran.
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Nato allies making a ‘foolish mistake’ for not supporting US over war with Iran – The Guardian
- Middle East crisis live: Trump says Nato allies making a ‘foolish mistake’ for not supporting US over war with Iran The Guardian
- Middle East war live: US does not need military help from Nato or other allies, Donald Trump says Financial Times
- Most NATO members reject U.S.-led Hormuz Strait coalition, Trump says Axios
- Why Won’t Europe Help Trump in Iran? Let’s Count the Reasons. The New York Times
- ‘Never heard him so angry’: Trump is furious that global allies aren’t pitching in in Iran Politico
Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy
Ukraine’s president says mass attacks on civilians are no longer the preserve of a ‘madman like Putin’
European nations should prepare for attacks by non-state actors including criminal networks, terror groups and lone attackers as drone technology advances, Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned.
The Ukrainian president said it was no longer just “a wealthy madman like Putin” who could afford mass attacks as he demonstrated the latest technology to British MPs and peers.
Continue reading...Italy warns Russian tanker could explode in Mediterranean at any time
Italy is one of nine EU countries urging the European Commission to act over the Arctic Metagaz, drifting out of control in the Mediterranean Sea.
EU hopes Druzhba pipeline deal pushes Orbán to back Ukraine loan – politico.eu
- EU hopes Druzhba pipeline deal pushes Orbán to back Ukraine loan politico.eu
- Opinion | Viktor Orbán Carries Putin’s Water WSJ
- Ukraine pivots on Russian oil pipeline after EU pressure Financial Times
- Ukraine accepts EU inspection to Druzhba hoping to lift Hungarian veto on €90bn loan Euronews.com
- Ukraine accepts EU offer to help restore Druzhba pipeline, repairs to take time Reuters
Trump’s threats to ‘take’ Cuba signal rising US pressure as island grapples with power crisis
National power outage is making life extremely difficult and may force Havana into biggest economic changes in 67 years
Just a few hours after a nationwide electricity blackout struck Cuba, Donald Trump hinted at an even darker future for the island’s rulers.
The country’s entire electricity system had collapsed on Monday afternoon, leaving about 10 million people without power. Emergency teams were still struggling to restore it when the US leader made his latest threat.
Continue reading...Congolese President Sassou Nguesso wins fifth term: Provisional results
Congolese President Denis Sassou Nguesso's election success will extend his nearly 42 years in power.
US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case
It comes weeks after a Republican lawmaker accused the justice department of a "cover-up" in releasing the Epstein files.
US lawmakers Murphy, Casar push legislation to regulate prediction markets
The legislation aims to prevent bets made based on insider knowledge of wars, economic policy and controllable events.
Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging ‘abuse’
King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.
Spanish king reopens debate on conquest of Mexico by acknowledging ‘abuse’
King Felipe appears to have helped thaw frosty relations with Mexico while reviving a fierce debate over events 500 years ago.