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.
China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips – AP News
- China ignores Trump’s Hormuz request as the Iran war deepens and his Beijing trip slips AP News
- Trump Says U.S. Doesn’t Need Allies to Reopen Strait of Hormuz The New York Times
- Donald Trump’s new tantrum: We don’t need anyone’s help in Iran war The Independent
- European Union rejects Trump's calls for military deployments to reopen Strait of Hormuz CBS News
- Trump says that he's asked 'about 7' countries to join coalition to police Iran's Strait of Hormuz AP News
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".
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".
Oil falls after Iraq resumes oil exports via Turkey’s Ceyhan port – Reuters
- Oil falls after Iraq resumes oil exports via Turkey's Ceyhan port Reuters
- Iraq resumes Kirkuk crude exports via Ceyhan after Baghdad-KRG deal Reuters
- Oil price falls after Iraq ‘signs deal’ to resume exports via Turkey – business live The Guardian
- Crude Oil Holds Advance as Iran Confirms Death of Security Chief Bloomberg.com
- Oil Prices Drop as Vital Iraq Export Deal Shows Way Around Iran Hormuz Pain Barron's
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.
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.
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.
How you walk reveals to others how you are feeling, researchers say
Study highlights the movements in people’s gait that give away most about their emotional state
A long face is not the only sign that someone is down in the dumps. How people walk is revealing too, particularly the swing of the arms and legs, researchers say.
Scientists asked volunteers to guess people’s emotions from video clips of them walking and found that bigger swings portrayed more aggression while smaller swings implied fear and sadness.
Continue reading...Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict – dw.com
- Iran war overlaps with Afghanistan-Pakistan conflict dw.com
- Air strike hit Kabul rehab centre as patients ate dinner, survivor tells BBC BBC
- UN agency puts death toll at 143 in Kabul rehab centre bombing by Pakistan Reuters
- Dozens Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul The New York Times
- Pakistan hopes steep cost of airstrikes on Taliban targets will protect against terror attacks The Guardian
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
Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus – AP News
- Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus AP News
- Europe must prepare for drone strikes by terrorists and criminals, warns Zelenskyy The Guardian
- Iran and Russia are 'brothers in hatred', Zelensky tells MPs BBC
- As Trump sneers at Nato, Zelensky builds alliances and offers modern warfare The Independent
- Starmer, Zelenskyy urge ‘focus’ on Ukraine as Iran war diverts attention Al Jazeera
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'.