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Trump Attends Dover Ceremony for Six Iraq Crash Victims

President Donald Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware for six U.S. service members killed in a refueling aircraft crash over friendly territory in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran, according to multiple reports. The event was closed to

Mar 19, 7:11 PM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Iranian Strikes Knock Out Qatar's LNG Capacity

Iranian attacks have knocked out 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity , causing an estimated $ 20 billion in lost annual revenue . The strikes damaged two of Qatar’s 14 LNG trains and one of its two gas-to-liquids (GTL) facilities, which will take three to five years to repair.

Mar 19, 7:11 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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US Lifts Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

The Trump administration has temporarily lifted sanctions on Iranian oil already at sea, aiming to ease rising global energy prices amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, this move could release around 140 million barrels of oil into the market, r

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET Est. Read: 3 Mins

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Trump Denies Advance Knowledge of Israeli Strike on Iran Gasfield

President Donald Trump has denied having advance knowledge of an Israeli strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, while Israeli officials dispute this claim. According to The Guardian , Trump stated he had spoken with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu following the strikes and advised against

Mar 19, 5:02 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Sudan Hospital Strike Kills 64 Amid Escalating War

A drone strike on Sudan’s Al Daein Teaching Hospital in East Darfur killed at least 64 people, including children and medical staff, while injuring 89 others. The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the attack occurred during Eid celebrations, rendering the hospital nonfunctional and cutting o

Mar 19, 12:14 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

IMO Proposes Safe Corridor for Stranded Seafarers in Gulf

The International Maritime Organization (IMO) proposed a safe corridor in the Gulf to evacuate approximately 20,000 seafarers stranded due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel. The proposal was submitted by Bahrain, Japan, Panama, Singapore, and the United Arab Emirates and backed by the

Mar 19, 8:59 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Takaichi-Trump Summit Focuses on Iran Tensions

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is set to meet with U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington this week, with the potential deployment of Japan's Self-Defense Forces (SDF) to the Strait of Hormuz expected to be a central issue. The summit comes as Trump pressures allies, including Japan, to h

Mar 19, 2:52 AM ET·2 min read

8 articles from 6 publishers

ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

US-Israel-Iran War Escalates

The US-Israel-Iran war has intensified with significant developments over the past few days. According to multiple reports, Israel launched an overnight strike on Tehran, killing Iran's Intelligence Minister. This attack comes amid ongoing retaliatory strikes by Iran against Gulf countries and a thr

Mar 18, 5:57 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

IAEA Uncertain About New Iranian Enrichment Facility

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) is uncertain about the status of a new underground enrichment facility in Isfahan, Iran. According to IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi, planned inspections were canceled due to conflict, leaving the agency unable to determine whether the site is an em

Mar 18, 3:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Disaster

Damaged Russian LNG Tanker Drifts into Libyan Waters

The damaged Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker Arctic Metagaz has drifted into Libyan waters after being adrift in the Mediterranean for two weeks. According to Italy's civil protection agency, the vessel poses an imminent ecological threat due to its cargo of heavy oil and LNG. The Arctic M

Mar 18, 3:51 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Poland Rules Russian Archaeologist Can Be Extradited to Ukraine

A Polish judge has ruled that Russian archaeologist Alexander Butyagin can be extradited to Ukraine for allegedly conducting illegal excavations and plundering artefacts from the ancient city of Myrmekion in Crimea, according to multiple reports. The ruling by Judge Dariusz Łubowski allows for Butya

Mar 18, 1:48 PM ET·1 min read

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Diplomacy

Martin Balances Diplomacy in Tense Trump Meeting

Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin engaged in a delicate diplomatic dance with President Donald Trump during their annual St. Patrick’s Day meeting at the White House, according to multiple reports. The discussion turned tense when Trump criticized UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for not supporting

Mar 18, 6:28 AM ET·2 min read

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Military

USS Ford Heads to Crete After Fire Injures Sailors

The USS Gerald R. Ford, America's newest and largest aircraft carrier, is preparing to dock in Souda Bay, Crete for temporary repairs following a fire onboard that injured nearly 200 sailors and caused significant damage to its laundry facilities. According to multiple reports, the blaze broke out o

Mar 18, 2:55 AM ET·2 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Ecuador Denies Bombing Colombian Targets Amid Tensions

Ecuador's President Daniel Noboa rejected allegations that his government is bombing targets inside Colombia, stating all military strikes occur within Ecuadorian territory. According to Los Angeles Times , Noboa said on X that his government "is fighting narco terrorism in all its forms" and target

Mar 17, 9:12 PM ET·1 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Trump Accuses NATO of 'Foolish Mistake' Over Strait of Hormuz

President Donald Trump has accused NATO members of making a 'foolish mistake' by refusing to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid escalating tensions with Iran. Despite his appeals, key allies including France, Germany, and the United Kingdom have rejected joining a U.S.-led coalition to reopen the

Mar 17, 9:12 PM ET·3 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Hegseth Seeks $200B for Iran War as Press Access Restrictions Spark Backlash

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has requested an additional $200 billion from Congress to fund the ongoing war in Iran, a conflict he warns has no clear end date. The request comes amid significant controversy over his policies and public statements, as well as growing criticism of his administration

Mar 17, 5:01 PM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

Hiroshima Survivor Shigeaki Mori Dies at 88

Shigeaki Mori, a historian and atomic bomb survivor from Hiroshima , has died at age 88. He was best known for being embraced by former U.S. President Barack Obama during the president's historic visit to the city in 2016. Mori survived the August 6, 1945 atomic bombing of Hiroshima when he was just

Mar 17, 3:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Iran War Forces Asia Into Energy Triage

The escalating war with Iran is pushing parts of the world into energy triage, forcing governments to choose where to cut demand or absorb costs while prioritizing dwindling supplies. Asia is particularly exposed due to its reliance on imported fuel shipped through the now-blocked Strait of Hormuz,

Mar 17, 3:03 PM ET·2 min read

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Religion

Pope Meets Author Alleging Opus Dei Abuses

Pope Leo XIV met on Monday with British investigative journalist Gareth Gore, who alleges that the Catholic organization Opus Dei has covered up sexual and financial crimes. According to TimesLIVE and Reuters , Gore urged the pope to launch a formal inquiry into the group, which counts about 85,000

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

Belgian Court Orders Diplomat Trial for Lumumba Murder

A Brussels court has ordered former Belgian diplomat Count Etienne Davignon to stand trial over his alleged involvement in the 1961 murder of Patrice Lumumba, Congo's first prime minister. The ruling marks the first prosecution related to Lumumba's assassination, which occurred just months after Con

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·4 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Israel Kills Top Iranian Officials in Tehran Strikes

Israel conducted targeted airstrikes in Tehran that killed three senior Iranian officials: Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council; Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of the Basij forces; and Esmail Khatib, Iran's Minister of Intelligence. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Kat

Mar 17, 12:08 PM ET·4 min read

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ConflictCONFLICTING REPORTS

Israel Kills Iran's Top Security Officials

Israel has confirmed responsibility for airstrikes that killed Ali Larijani, the head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, commander of Iran's Basij paramilitary forces. The strikes occurred as the war between Israel, supported by the United States, and Iran entered

Mar 17, 7:51 AM ET·4 min read

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Diplomacy

North Korea's 'Two-State' Policy Sparks Strategic Shifts

North Korea 's declaration of South Korea as a 'hostile state' has sparked significant strategic shifts in regional diplomacy and military posture. According to UPI and Reuters, Kim Jong Un's regime has embedded this concept in the Workers' Party charter, signaling a permanent division and justifyin

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·1 min read

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Conflict

Russia Intercepts 67 Ukrainian Drones Targeting Moscow

Russian air defense units intercepted at least 67 Ukrainian drones heading towards Moscow on Monday, according to data published by Moscow's mayor, Sergei Sobyanin. The attack was part of a larger drone assault over the past two days. The initial tally reported by Sobyanin in the morning listed 38 d

Mar 17, 5:21 AM ET·2 min read

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Trump Attends Dover Ceremony for Six Iraq Crash Victims