Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, urging Trump to ‘reverse course’
National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent says Trump "started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby".
India’s cheap weight-loss drugs could reshape global obesity fight
With India’s semaglutide patent expiring on 20 March, about 50 branded generics are expected to enter the market.
Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians
Tehran residents tell the BBC they're caught between US-Israeli bombing and an Iranian regime trying to reassert its power.
Ireland’s Micheal Martin and Trump in awkward St Patrick’s Day exchange
Ireland, which took strong stance on Gaza genocide, is similarly robust on Iran, but Martin is criticised for passivity.
Iranian security chief Ali Larijani killed in air strike
His death is confirmed on state TV, alongside that of another senior figure, Gholamreza Soleimani
Vinicius Jr scores twice as Real Madrid knock Man City out of UCL last 16
Madrid ease into quarterfinals by beating 10-man City 2-1 at the Etihad to complete a 5-1 aggregate victory.
Argentina officially withdraws from World Health Organization, following US
Argentinian President Javier Milei has criticised the global health body for its response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Pakistan denies hospital strike in Afghanistan as death toll hits 400
Pakistani minister 'strongly rejects' Afghan government's accusation, saying his country only targets military sites.
Tipster claims to have seen ‘grave-like plots’ at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch
Member of the public shares photos with lawmakers, speculating they are dug-up burial sites, emails show.
Death of Ali Larijani deepens crisis at heart of Iran’s leadership
Larijani has long been seen as one of the Islamic Republic's most experienced and influential policy makers.
Trump says US does not ‘need’ Strait of Hormuz help, despite appeal
US president strikes defiant tone as allies reject joining coalition, does not name countries he says 'on their way'.
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.
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.