US-Israel war on Iran: What’s happening on day 25 of attacks?
Trump claims talks on with Iran, as he holds off on energy attacks, but Tehran denies any negotiations.
Cuba’s mothers-to-be prepare to give birth in a country plunged into darkness
Two pregnant women tell the BBC's Will Grant of their hopes and fears as their nation is mired in crisis.
At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says – NPR
China dials back on fuel price hikes to ‘reduce burden’ on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
China dials back on fuel price hikes to ‘reduce burden’ on drivers
It comes as countries across the region are taking various measures to weather the soaring cost of fuel.
Tiger Woods eyes Masters return with competitive golf outing at TGL
The oft-injured 15-time major winner is hoping to use the tournament as a test run before the Masters next month.
Zinedine Zidane to take over as France coach this summer: Report
Zidane will succeed his former national side teammate Didier Deschamps as France head coach, according to the report.
Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production – Financial Times
- Hormuz fertiliser block will upend world’s food production Financial Times
- Opinion | The Iran War’s Other Energy Shortage—Food WSJ
- Fertilizer prices bring more pain for American farmers amid war in Iran CNN
- The Strait of Hormuz crisis will ripple across plastics and food supply chains, helping Beijing and Moscow, hurting Americans Atlantic Council
- Soaring fertilizer prices could pressure a U.S. agricultural industry that supports 50 million jobs and over $10 trillion in output Fortune
Irish metals refinery is in supply chain that feeds Russian war machine, records suggest
Shipments to Russian smelters from Aughinish Alumina have increased sharply since the invasion of Ukraine
A leading Irish metals refinery is part of an international aluminium supply chain that appears to conclude with shipments to arms producers feeding the Kremlin’s war machine in Ukraine, leaked records and public data suggests.
Trading records show that shipments to Russian smelters from Aughinish Alumina, which is located on the Shannon estuary in the west of Ireland and has been owned by the Russian aluminium group Rusal since 2006, have increased sharply since the invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Continue reading...Trump administration deploys ICE agents at airports across US
The Trump administration has deployed ICE agents to airports across the United States.
Japan to begin biggest-ever oil release from national reserves as Middle East energy crisis bites
PM Sanae Takaichi says about 80m barrels of stockpiled oil to be provided to refiners – equivalent to 45 days of domestic demand
• Middle East crisis – live updates
Japan will begin the biggest-ever release of oil from its strategic reserves this week, the prime minister, Sanae Takaichi, has said, as the country braces for possible shortages caused by the US-Israel war on Iran.
The government last week approved the release of 15 days’ worth of private-sector reserves, amid concern that the conflict in the Middle East will continue to hinder the flow of tanker traffic along the strait of Hormuz.
Continue reading...Ukraine war briefing: Russia setting up long-range drone bases in Belarus, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine president vows to respond to move that would draw Belarus more directly into the war; EU anger at Hungary over Russia information sharing. What we know on day 1,490
Continue reading...North Korea’s Kim vows to ‘irreversibly’ cement nuclear status – Politico
- North Korea's Kim vows to ‘irreversibly’ cement nuclear status Politico
- How North Korea’s Kim Jong-un Is Using the Iran War to Justify His Nuclear Arsenal The New York Times
- Kim Jong Un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South Reuters
- N. Korea's Kim Vows 'Irreversible' Nuclear Status, Warns Seoul Of 'Merciless' Response Barron's
- Kim Jong-un Labels South Korea Most Hostile Nation 조선일보
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacks – The Guardian
- Israel launches new strikes on Tehran as Trump pauses Iran energy attacks The Guardian
- Iran Update Special Report, March 22, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- IDF says it struck Islamic Guards HQ in Tehran; man lightly wounded as Iran keeps up strikes The Times of Israel
- ‘Unprecedented’: Israel, US carry out extensive strikes across Iran Al Jazeera
- Israeli military says it is conducting strikes in Tehran Reuters
New Zealand to give cash payments to some low income families as global fuel crisis worsens
Policy begins on 1 April and is aimed to ease financial pressure as the price of fuel surges due to conflict in the Middle East
Nearly 150,000 New Zealand families will soon receive a weekly cash payment to help them afford petrol, the government has announced, in what is believed to be the world’s first fuel relief package that directly pays citizens since the Iran war began.
On Tuesday, prime minister Christopher Luxon and finance minister Nicola Willis announced roughly 143,000 families with children will get an extra NZ$50 ($29.20; £21.80) a week through a boost to the in-work tax credit – a payment to families with dependent children where at least one parent is in paid employment and neither parent receives benefits. Another 14,000 families on slightly higher incomes will also be eligible for payments, but will receive less than $50 per week.
Continue reading...Hezbollah Rocket Narrowly Misses Kiryat Shmona Shliach – Anash.org
- Hezbollah Rocket Narrowly Misses Kiryat Shmona Shliach Anash.org
- Israel Says Its Own Artillery Killed a Farmer, Not a Hezbollah Rocket The New York Times
- Woman declared dead after Hezbollah rocket attack, say first responders The Times of Israel
- First Israeli civilian killed in Lebanon border war was hit by Israeli fire Reuters
- As Hezbollah Steps Up Attacks, Who Really Calls The Shots? Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty
Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66, wounds dozens – Al Jazeera
- Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66, wounds dozens Al Jazeera
- Military transport plane crashes in Colombia with 121 on board, dozens dead France 24
- At least 66 killed in military plane crash in Colombia, head of armed forces says NPR
- At least 66 killed after Colombian military plane crashes in southern Amazon The Guardian
- Colombia military plane crash kills 66, four still missing Reuters
Hong Kong police can demand phone and computer passwords under amended national security law
Refusing to comply could lead to year in jail and hefty fine, while providing false information carries up to three years in prison
Hong Kong police can now demand that people suspected of breaching the city’s national security law provide mobile phone or computer passwords in a further crackdown on dissent.
The amendments to the law also empower customs officers to seize items that are deemed to have “seditious intention”, regardless of whether any person has been arrested for an offence endangering national security because of the items.
Continue reading...Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.
Ultimatums, diplomacy and a trip to Graceland as Trump eyes a deal with Iran
America may be a nation at war, but the president's activities have been a mix of diplomacy and diversions - with the occasional swing toward the surreal.