- Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’ AP News
- "Beware": Top Iranian security official threatens Trump Axios
- Top Iranian security official threatens Trump with death politico.eu
- Exclusive: Iran is ready for a long war with the US and only economic pain will end it, senior official tells CNN CNN
- 'We Will Decide When To End War, Not US': Iran's Sharp Response To Trump NDTV
Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year – Axios
- Exclusive: U.S. dismissed Ukraine deal for anti-Iran drone tech last year Axios
- What are the Ukrainian drone interceptors sent to counter Iranian attacks? Al Jazeera
- Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, March 8, 2026 Institute for the Study of War
- Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones The New York Times
- Ukraine says it's fought over 57,000 Shaheds. Now, the US and its allies are clamoring for help with the same battle. Business Insider
Civilians Killed by Strikes in Gulf States Are Almost All Migrant Workers – The New York Times
Lebanon calls for talks with Israel on plan to end Hezbollah conflict
President Aoun outlines a path towards "permanent security and stability", as Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah continue.
Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Follow live updates. – The Boston Globe
- Iran fires drones toward Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. Follow live updates. The Boston Globe
- Should the Gulf states join attacks on Iran? The Economist
- Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as Hegseth warns Iran of 'most intense day of strikes' PBS
- Day 8 of Middle East conflict — Trump signals plans to escalate attacks, Iran vows to continue retaliatory strikes CNN
- ‘Reprehensible’: New wave of Iranian missiles, drones target Gulf nations Al Jazeera
Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon – Reuters
- Human Rights Watch says that Israel has been illegally using white phosphorus in Lebanon Reuters
- Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in Lebanon: HRW Al Jazeera
- Israel accused of using white phosphorus in Lebanese residential areas France 24
- HRW accuses IDF of unlawful white phosphorus use The Jerusalem Post
- White Phosphorus: HRW alleges Israel used banned shells in Lebanon Deccan Herald
Volkswagen to cut 50,000 jobs as profits drop
Europe's largest carmaker said post-tax profits had dropped to their lowest level since 2016.
Family of child injured in Canada school shooting sues OpenAI
The family alleges the firm knew the perpetrator was planning a "mass casualty event" but failed to contact the authorities.
Five Iranian footballers granted Australian visas after anthem protest
Concern has grown for team after one critic called them "wartime traitors" for failing to salute during the Iranian anthem.
Uber rolls out women-only option in the US
The feature allows both women riders and drivers to be matched with other women for trips on the ride-sharing app.
China-North Korea trains to restart, six years after Covid brought them to stop
Travel operators say Chinese and North Koreans can now buy tickets for services leaving this week
Passenger train services between China and North Korea are to resume this week, six years after their suspension because of the Covid-19 pandemic, travel operators have said.
Train journeys between the two countries were halted in 2020 as strict border closures were imposed to prevent the virus spreading.
Continue reading...Wildflowers blanket Death Valley in best display since 2016
The California desert is seeing its most colourful display in a decade as flowers cover the region.
Fears for women’s rights in Chile as anti-abortion president set to take office
José Antonio Kast, who voted against legalising divorce in 2004, has pushed for return to total abortion ban
Women’s rights activists in Chile are bracing as the most conservative president since the Pinochet dictatorship prepares to take office on Wednesday.
José Antonio Kast, a 60-year-old ultra Catholic whose father was a member of the Nazi party, has consistently blocked progressive bids for women’s rights and equality across his three-decade career in politics.
Continue reading...Alexander Butterfield, who revealed Nixon Watergate tapes, dies aged 99
He disclosed then-President Richard Nixon had a recording system in the Oval Office.
Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end – NPR
- Trump gives mixed messages about when the war with Iran will end NPR
- Live updates: US will end war with Iran ‘on our timeline,’ Hegseth says CNN
- Iran war may end ‘pretty quickly’: What Trump told Republicans Al Jazeera
- 5 takeaways from Trump’s Iran presser at Doral The Hill
- Iran live: Markets bet that Trump will end war soon despite threats from both sides Reuters
Qantas hikes international air fares citing volatile oil prices from war in Middle East
Airline reports spike in ticket sales to Europe in March, as passengers with carriers affected by flight chaos rebook
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Qantas has announced it is increasing the price of its international air fares amid oil price volatility caused by the war in the Middle East, while the airline also reported higher-than-normal ticket sales for flights to Europe.
While the company hedges against change in jet fuel prices, it was not fully covered for the spike seen in the wake of surging oil prices, a spokesperson said on Tuesday.
Continue reading...Madagascar military leader sacks cabinet in surprise move
Col Randrianirina, who seized power last year, did not give a reason for dissolving his government.
Iran Offers Hormuz Passage in Exchange for Diplomat Expulsions – WSJ
- Iran Offers Hormuz Passage in Exchange for Diplomat Expulsions WSJ
- Oil tankers transiting Strait of Hormuz 'must be very careful,' Iran Foreign Ministry warns CNBC
- Iran’s Real ‘Nuclear Option’ Isn’t A Bomb—It’s The Strait Of Hormuz Forbes
- Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Why the Strait of Hormuz is so difficult to defend Axios
China exports surge despite Trump tariffs
Official data shows shipments rose by 20% this year with growth in European and other Asia markets.
U.S. orders more diplomats to leave Middle East – The Washington Post
- U.S. orders more diplomats to leave Middle East The Washington Post
- U.S. orders staff to leave Saudi Arabia as war spreads; Iran rules out immediate ceasefire CNBC
- Security Alert: March 9 Update 2 U.S. Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia (.gov)
- US orders government employees to leave Saudi Arabia – as it happened The Guardian
- State Dept. Said to Order Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave The New York Times