Sri Lanka announces four-day work week over fears war will drag

New measures to remain in place indefinitely to contain fuel reserves
17 March 2026, 21:30 PM

When the big boss buys the shoes, you wear them even if they don’t fit

The curious ritual of presidentially gifted shoes reveals how performance, loyalty and hierarchy operate inside Trump’s Washington
17 March 2026, 19:00 PM

When is Eid-ul-Fitr in Saudi Arabia?

Saudi Supreme Court calls on Muslims across the Kingdom to sight the Shawwal moon
17 March 2026, 17:07 PM

Iran's new supreme leader rejects proposals for reducing tensions with US, senior official says

Khamenei's stance for revenge against the US and Israel is 'very tough and serious.'
17 March 2026, 16:05 PM
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Iranian oil production and exports continue without interruption, official says

Parliamentary energy commission spokesperson confirms operations
17 March 2026, 14:39 PM

Iran renews attacks on US Gulf allies, Trump says that was not expected

Iranian strikes target oil, transport infrastructure, US assets across the Gulf
17 March 2026, 13:58 PM

Magnitude 5.8 earthquake hits off Cuba: USGS Havana, Cuba

The quake hit at a depth of 11.6 kilometers (7.2 miles) about 49 kilometers south-southwest of the port of Maisi at 12:28 am (0428 GMT), according to the USGS
17 March 2026, 13:44 PM

Oil prices spike more than 5% as worries grow over Hormuz

Oil prices surged more than five percent Tuesday as several countries pushed back against Donald Trump's demand that they help secure the key Strait of Hormuz, while Iran continued to target crude-producing neighbours
17 March 2026, 13:41 PM

Nigeria suicide attacks kill 23, wound more than 100: police

The blasts, which struck on Monday evening, came after an attack on a military post overnight Sunday to Monday
17 March 2026, 12:29 PM

IMO chief says escorts no guarantee of safe passage through Strait of Hormuz, FT reports

Military assistance was "not a long-term or sustainable solution" to opening up the strait, Arsenio Dominguez told FT
17 March 2026, 11:50 AM

Iran claims strike on Israel using Sejjil missile travelling 13× speed of sound

IRGC says advanced missile deployed for first time since US-Israel attacks on Iran
17 March 2026, 10:42 AM

Trump upset as US partners reject call for Hormuz warship escorts

Several allies decline US call to escort shipping in Hormuz
17 March 2026, 09:50 AM

Gulf states press US to neutralise Iran for good as Hormuz crisis deepens

Gulf anger hardened after Iran struck oil hubs, ports, cities
17 March 2026, 08:46 AM

Iranian families weep as war dead are buried in Tehran cemetery

Iranian officials say more than 1,300 killed
17 March 2026, 08:41 AM

Trump faces coalition of the unwilling on Iran

Trump has rarely missed an opportunity in recent months to criticize America's partners.
17 March 2026, 08:30 AM

War on Iran: latest developments

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sent wishes to Iranians for the coming Nowruz holidays, marking the Persian new year
17 March 2026, 08:27 AM

400 killed, 250 injured in Pakistan air strike on Kabul hospital: Taliban

Pakistan denies targeting Kabul hospital, claims precise military strikes
17 March 2026, 08:22 AM

Iran vows to fight on ‘wherever it leads’

Iran said it was ready to take the Middle East war “as far as necessary” as it launched strikes across the region yesterday, while US President Donald Trump piled pressure on world powers to help reopen a vital shipping lane.
17 March 2026, 05:55 AM