Iranian women’s football team return to Iran
The Iranian national women's football team has returned to Iran, including several players who withdrew asylum requests.
Pakistan Pauses Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid – The New York Times
- Pakistan Pauses Afghanistan Airstrikes for Eid The New York Times
- Pakistan and Afghanistan announce temporary pause in fighting, 2 days after deadly Kabul strike NBC News
- As Pakistan and Afghanistan declare truce, civilians in Kabul count the cost of war NPR
- Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict Al Jazeera
- Pakistan to pause Afghan strikes for Eid, two days after deadly Kabul attack The Guardian
Oil crosses $110 a barrel after gas field strike
Iran's military warned it would take "decisive action" in response to the strike on its energy infrastructure.
Forty years after the last one was poached, rhinos are back in the wild in Uganda
The return of southern white rhinos from the country comes after Ugandan poachers once wiped them out.
How Russia is benefitting from “America’s war of choice in Iran” – CBS News
- How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran" CBS News
- Putin: The real winner of the US-Iran war? GZERO Media
- The Iran war is good for the Russian economy but bad for Putin’s prestige Atlantic Council
- Vladimir Putin enjoys a huge windfall from the Iran war The Economist
- Russia rakes in $150mn a day in extra revenue from surging oil prices Financial Times
How Russia is benefitting from “America’s war of choice in Iran” – CBS News
- How Russia is benefitting from "America's war of choice in Iran" CBS News
- Vladimir Putin enjoys a huge windfall from the Iran war The Economist
- Moscow Rushes to Reap Reward of Oil Price Surge, Sanctions Pause Bloomberg.com
- Zelenskyy says Russia has already earned back $10 billion of its 2026 deficit in 2 weeks of the Iran war Business Insider
- How Trump’s war with Iran is helping Putin Vox
Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon – The Guardian
- Israel faces stiff Hezbollah resistance as it attempts to push deeper into Lebanon The Guardian
- A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction The New York Times
- Israel doubles troops in Hezbollah fight, searches homes in south Lebanon Reuters
- IDF says it will bomb bridges on Litani River in coming hours The Times of Israel
- Israeli bombardment across Lebanon kills more than 20 people Al Jazeera
LIVE: Liverpool vs Galatasaray – Champions League last 16
Follow the build-up, analysis and live text commentary of the game as Liverpool host the Turkish champions at Anfield.
Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike
Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.
Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike, Israel says – BBC
- Iran's intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike, Israel says BBC
- Israel Has Killed Esmaeil Khatib, Iran’s Intelligence Minister The New York Times
- Ali Larijani, Iran’s Slain Top Security Chief, Spoke to FRONTLINE in 2025 PBS
- Live updates: US knew of Israeli strike on Iranian gas field but didn't take part, AP source says AP News
- Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran's leadership BBC
Iran’s intelligence minister Esmail Khatib killed in air strike
Israel said it had killed Khatib, whose death was confirmed by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on Wednesday.
Gunshots disperse crowd during Persian New Year festivities in Tehran
A crowd celebrating Chaharshanbe Suri in Tehran were forced to flee after gunshots disrupted their event.
President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?
US presidents have long bypassed Congress's authority and dissenting lawmakers have often tried to fight back.
Pakistan and Afghanistan agree to temporary Eid al-Fitr ‘pause’ in conflict
Pakistani minister says five-day pause, to begin at midnight Thursday, requested by Saudi Arabia, Qatar and Turkiye.
What If Iran . . . Wins? – The Bulwark
- What If Iran . . . Wins? The Bulwark
- For U.S., Unmet Expectations in Iran Fit a Familiar Pattern in the Region The New York Times
- The US–Israel war with Iran will not end with a clear victor Al Jazeera
- Drinking from the Bitter Chalice in the Middle East, Again War on the Rocks
- Israel and U.S. Raise Stakes in Iran as Mideast Heads Into All-out Energy War Haaretz
Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules
Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.
Russian archaeologist can be sent to Ukraine for trial, Polish judge rules
Archaeologist Alexander Butyagin is accused of conducting illegal excavations in Crimea - Ukraine's peninsula annexed by Russia.
Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive? – BBC
- Why is this meningitis outbreak so explosive? BBC
- What to Know about the Meningitis Outbreak in Britain The New York Times
- Urgent public health alert as Kent meningitis outbreak grows BBC
- UK races to contain meningitis outbreak in Kent after two deaths Reuters
- Masks for NHS staff amid confusion over rapid spread of meningitis The Telegraph
Benjamin Netanyahu tried to dispel viral rumors of his death. Some social media users aren’t convinced. – NBC News
- Benjamin Netanyahu tried to dispel viral rumors of his death. Some social media users aren't convinced. NBC News
- Wave of false AI claims about Israeli PM Netanyahu BBC
- Netanyahu Posts ‘Proof of Life’ Video as A.I. Sows Doubts About What’s Real The New York Times
- Netanyahu denies death rumours in video falsely branded AI Euronews.com
- 'We’re watching from above': Amid AI and death rumours, Netanyahu emerges in war room to wish Iranians on Nowruz, prove he’s alive WION
IDF strikes Hezbollah financial, military sites; Lebanese authorities report 14 dead – The Times of Israel
- IDF strikes Hezbollah financial, military sites; Lebanese authorities report 14 dead The Times of Israel
- A Lebanese Cafe on the Edge of Destruction The New York Times
- Beirut photographer puts himself in the firing line to capture Israeli strikes NBC News
- Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days Al Jazeera
- IDF says it will bomb bridges on Litani River in coming hours The Times of Israel