- 4 Iran pressure points to watch this week Axios
- The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why Al Jazeera
- Who is winning the Middle East war? Financial Times
- Trump is eager to declare victory, but a battered Iran still has cards to play The Washington Post
- The U.S., Israel expect Iran to commit suicide, and are shocked when it refuses | Opinion Haaretz
Mexico City breaks Guinness Record with giant football training session
Mexico City set a Guinness record for the largest football training session as 9,500 participants filled the capital’s Zocalo square ahead of World Cup.
US responsible for deadly attack on Iranian school: Amnesty International
Rights group says Tomahawk missile likely used in Minab school strike that killed at least 170 people, mostly children.
Afghanistan says children among four killed in latest attacks by Pakistan
The civilians - three children and a woman - are killed in an attack on Khost province, local official says.
Iranian Officials Say They Have Been Ignoring Witkoff’s Private Requests to Talk – Givebutter
- Iranian Officials Say They Have Been Ignoring Witkoff's Private Requests to Talk Givebutter
- Transcript: Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 15, 2026 CBS News
- ‘We never asked for a ceasefire,’ says Iran’s foreign minister, as war keeps raging NPR
- Iran Tests U.S. Military Might With a Guerrilla Assault on the Global Economy WSJ
- Iranian foreign minister claims Trump launched war 'because it is fun' Fox News
US, Israel now know ‘what kind of nation they are dealing with’
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says his country has shown it is ready to take the war “as far as necessary".
How badly has the Iran war hit the global economy? The tell-tale signs
Oil and gas price hikes due to the war have rattled the global economy.
Is Russia benefitting from the Iran war?
The US is allowing the purchase of Russian oil that’s stranded at sea after the war on Iran led to higher energy prices.
Wary allies show there’s no quick fix to Trump’s Iran crisis
European leaders are hesitant to help Trump secure the Strait of Hormuz, but they know inaction on the Iran war isn't really an option.
Qatar Airways announces ‘limited’ flights to and from Doha
Airline says limited number of flights will operate as of March 18 between Qatari capital and dozens of destinations.
Iran officials tout ‘Trump-burning’ celebration amid battle of narratives
Iranian state media calls for turning fire festival into a symbolic protest by burning figures of Trump and Netanyahu.
European leaders reject military involvement in Strait of Hormuz
Pushback comes as US President Donald Trump says NATO allies should help secure key waterway amid soaring oil prices.
European takeover battle hots up with UniCredit’s ‘unfriendly attack’ on Commerzbank
Milan-based bank plans to up its near-30% stake in German lender to trigger formal talks despite strong opposition from Berlin
Two European banking powerhouses have become embroiled in a €35bn (£30bn) takeover battle after Italy’s UniCredit stepped up its long-running pursuit of German lender Commerzbank, despite strong opposition from the German government.
UniCredit first took a stake of 9% in Commerzbank in September 2024 and has since built up its holding to just under 30%. It said on Monday it was pushing to increase that holding further and push the rival lender into formal merger talks.
Continue reading...Kenya and Russia agree no Kenyans will be recruited for Ukraine war
Kenyan foreign minister meets Russian counterpart amid reports that hundreds of Kenyans are fighting in Russia, Ukraine.
Russia agrees to stop using Kenyan recruits in Ukraine conflict, Kenya says
Some 1,000 Kenyans are believed to have recruited to fight in Ukraine - many say they were lured under false pretences.
US says it has destroyed Iran missile capacity: How is Iran still shooting?
Despite degraded launch capabilities, Iran has enough missiles to fire strategically, keep region on edge, say experts.
Qatar calls on Iran to stop Gulf attacks, urges diplomatic solution
Qatar foreign ministry spokesman Majed al-Ansari accuses Iran of targeting civilian areas as he calls for de-escalation.
Iranian footballer says ‘everything will be fine’ as she trains with Australian team
Several players were granted Australian visas after concerns the team would face repercussions at home.
The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why
Every aspect of Iran’s ability to project regional power is being successfully degraded.
Qatar insists Iran is targeting civilian areas
Qatar’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Majed Al Ansari says Iranian attacks have targeted residential areas.