Thursday 19th March 2026



Trump says no plans to deploy more US troops to Middle East

Trump says no plans to deploy more US troops to Middle East

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US considers easing sanctions on Iranian oil to curb prices

US considers easing sanctions on Iranian oil to curb prices

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US to launch largest strike package yet on Iran, Hegseth says

US to launch largest strike package yet on Iran, Hegseth says

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Drone strikes hit two Kuwait refineries, fires contained without injuries

Drone strikes hit two Kuwait refineries, fires contained without injuries

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Missile debris sparks fire at Syria-Jordan Nassib crossing

Missile debris sparks fire at Syria-Jordan Nassib crossing

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Qatar extinguishes Ras Laffan fires after missile strikes, no injuries reported

Qatar extinguishes Ras Laffan fires after missile strikes, no injuries reported

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Pentagon seeks $200 billion to sustain Iran war, report says

Pentagon seeks $200 billion to sustain Iran war, report says

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Iran considers tolls on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz: Report

Iran considers tolls on ships transiting Strait of Hormuz: Report

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Israel says Hamas commander killed in Gaza despite ceasefire

Israel says Hamas commander killed in Gaza despite ceasefire

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EU urges end to war, warns Middle East escalation fuels global instability

EU urges end to war, warns Middle East escalation fuels global instability

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Trump warns of massive retaliation over Qatar LNG, denies prior knowledge of South Pars strike

Trump warns of massive retaliation over Qatar LNG, denies prior knowledge of South Pars strike

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How the Strait of Hormuz blockade is choking global shipping and oil flows

How the Strait of Hormuz blockade is choking global shipping and oil flows

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US intelligence: China not planning Taiwan invasion in 2027, seeks control without force

US intelligence: China not planning Taiwan invasion in 2027, seeks control without force

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China condemns killing of Iranian security chief by Israeli strike, calls it unacceptable

China condemns killing of Iranian security chief by Israeli strike, calls it unacceptable

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Karachi battered by rare March storms as heavy rain, wind claim at least 18 lives

Karachi battered by rare March storms as heavy rain, wind claim at least 18 lives

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Thailand’s Anutin reelected PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

Thailand’s Anutin reelected PM after crushing rival in parliamentary vote

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US president Trump says Israel ‘violently lashed out’ on Iran gas field, warns of massive retaliation if Qatar attacked

US president Trump says Israel ‘violently lashed out’ on Iran gas field, warns of massive retaliation if Qatar attacked

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China’s military unveils AI system to optimise aerial refuelling after US tanker crash

China’s military unveils AI system to optimise aerial refuelling after US tanker crash

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Qatar expels Iranian military attaches after Ras Laffan attack

Qatar expels Iranian military attaches after Ras Laffan attack

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UAE suspends Habshan gas operations after missile debris incident

UAE suspends Habshan gas operations after missile debris incident

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