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TRUMP VOWS WEEKS OF ‘EXTREMELY HARD’ STRIKES ON IRAN

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

"When the Strait of Hormuz is strangled, the world’s poorest and most vulnerable cannot breathe," says Antonio Guterres.

Trump declares Iran war 'nearing end' in primetime address

Russia prepares final evacuation of staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

"When the Strait of Hormuz is strangled, the world’s poorest and most vulnerable cannot breathe," says Antonio Guterres.

Trump declares Iran war 'nearing end' in primetime address

Russia prepares final evacuation of staff from Iran's Bushehr nuclear plant

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

UN chief warns world teeters on brink of wider Middle East war

Fresh Iranian attacks hit Gulf nations amid escalating war

Fresh Iranian attacks hit Gulf nations amid escalating war

Fresh Iranian attacks hit Gulf nations amid escalating war

Lebanon PM: No end in sight as Israeli attacks enter second month

Lebanon PM: No end in sight as Israeli attacks enter second month

Lebanon PM: No end in sight as Israeli attacks enter second month

Austria refuses US use of airspace for Iran-related military operations

Austria refuses US use of airspace for Iran-related military operations

Austria refuses US use of airspace for Iran-related military operations

More countries impose stricter energy-saving rules as supply tightens

Governments encourage remote work, reduce private vehicle use, restrict public officials’ travel overseas and promote public transport use while grappling with rising gas and oil prices.

Hezbollah says it launched 12 attacks on Israeli troops in Lebanon

The group says missile and artillery attacks targeted Israeli soldiers and vehicles in Metula, Malkia and south Lebanon border areas.

Russian president, Saudi crown prince push for increased efforts to end Middle East war

Vladimir Putin urges diplomacy with Mohammed bin Salman to end the Middle East war as energy concerns and OPEC+ cooperation loom large.

Macron rejects force to open Hormuz Strait as unrealistic

French President Macron says US-led actions with Israel are not Europe’s responsibility, stressing the priority is achieving peace as soon as possible.

Day 34 of US-Israeli war on Iran

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Day 34 of US-Israeli war on Iran

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Türkiye warns of wider regional conflict, urges diplomacy to end war on Iran

Here are the latest events in the US-Israeli war on Iran:

Trump says Iran should make a deal 'before it is too late'

More countries impose stricter energy-saving rules as supply tightens

UK-led talks demand 'immediate' reopening of Hormuz

Israeli military identifies missile launch from Yemen

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Russia accuses Ukraine of another attack on pipelines delivering gas to Türkiye

Russia accuses Ukraine of another attack on pipelines delivering gas to Türkiye

Russia accuses Ukraine of another attack on pipelines delivering gas to Türkiye

Russkaya compressor station in southern Russia was targeted in a drone attack, Gazprom says, while TurkStream pipeline operations continue without disrupting regional gas supplies.

Pakistan says the burden to end conflict lies with Afghanistan

Pakistan says the burden to end conflict lies with Afghanistan

Pakistan says the burden to end conflict lies with Afghanistan

Poland's Tusk says global developments may align with Putin's 'dream plan'

Poland's Tusk says global developments may align with Putin's 'dream plan'

Poland's Tusk says global developments may align with Putin's 'dream plan'

'Jewish terrorism' by illegal Israeli settlers allowed to go unchecked in occupied West Bank

Attacks by illegal Israeli settlers on Palestinians are rising in scale and severity amid the Iran war, with critics citing government inaction and a deepening climate of impunity.

Israel shells eastern Gaza, demolishes buildings in latest ceasefire violations

Arab, Muslim ministers warn Israeli death penalty bill could inflame tensions

'Jewish terrorism' by illegal Israeli settlers allowed to go unchecked in occupied West Bank

'Jewish terrorism' by illegal Israeli settlers allowed to go unchecked in occupied West Bank

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon

Council urges protection for UN peacekeepers amid ongoing hostilities, highlighting risks to UN forces along Blue Line.

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon

UN Security Council condemns Israeli attacks on UNIFIL in Lebanon

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Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

Iran, Oman draft protocol to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

"We are now in a state of war, and wartime conditions cannot be governed by peacetime rules," Kazem Gharibabadi says.

Iran, Oman draft protocol to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

Iran, Oman draft protocol to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic

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'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

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Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

By Prof. Burhanettin Duran

Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

Trump sacks Bondi, appoints his ex-attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

The move comes amid criticism of Bondi's handling of the Epstein files and her failure to successfully prosecute several perceived Trump foes.

Trump sacks Bondi, appoints his ex-attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

Trump sacks Bondi, appoints his ex-attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

Turkiye dan Azerbaijan giat menyiapkan projek pembinaan landasan kereta api dan lebuh raya merentasi Koridor Zangezur. Foto: AA

Turkiye dan Azerbaijan giat menyiapkan projek pembinaan landasan kereta api dan lebuh raya merentasi Koridor Zangezur. Foto: AA

Amid maritime chaos, Zangezur Corridor appears set to ensure East-West trade flows

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Türkiye has completed most of its own technical and infrastructural preparations for making the Zangezur Corridor fully operational. / AA

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China presses UNSC to avoid backing 'unauthorised' force in Mideast

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China urges UN Security Council to avoid backing ‘unauthorized’ military operations in Mideast / AP

Pro-Palestinian activist holds ribbon during London protest against Israel’s new death penalty law, March 31, 2026.

Pro-Palestinian activist holds ribbon during London protest against Israel’s new death penalty law, March 31, 2026.

International groups urge EU to act against Israel's death penalty law for Palestinian prisoners

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Pro-Palestinian activist holds ribbon during London protest against Israel’s new death penalty law, March 31, 2026. / Reuters

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UN experts urge probe into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

The experts say working for media linked to armed groups does not constitute direct participation in hostilities under international humanitarian law.

UN experts urge probe into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

UN experts urge probe into Israel’s killing of Lebanese journalists

Gulf states push UN for authorised force to safeguard Hormuz

Gulf Cooperation Council urges the UN Security Council to approve a force to secure the Strait of Hormuz as global energy flows face disruption.

Gulf states push UN for authorised force to safeguard Hormuz

Gulf states push UN for authorised force to safeguard Hormuz

Turkish vice president condemns attack on TRNC citizens by terror group EOKA

Cevdet Yilmaz says responsibility lies with the Greek Cypriot Administration over the Lefkosa attack.

Turkish vice president condemns attack on TRNC citizens by terror group EOKA

Turkish vice president condemns attack on TRNC citizens by terror group EOKA

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hopes that the holiday brings peace, stability, prosperity, and well-being to our region and all humanity.

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Türkiye's Erdogan extends Passover greetings to Jewish community

Russia accuses Ukraine of another attack on pipelines delivering gas to Türkiye

Russia accuses Ukraine of another attack on pipelines delivering gas to Türkiye

Russia accuses Ukraine of another attack on pipelines delivering gas to Türkiye

Russkaya compressor station in southern Russia was targeted in a drone attack, Gazprom says, while TurkStream pipeline operations continue without disrupting regional gas supplies.

Pakistan says the burden to end conflict lies with Afghanistan

Pakistan says the burden to end conflict lies with Afghanistan

Pakistan says the burden to end conflict lies with Afghanistan

Poland's Tusk says global developments may align with Putin's 'dream plan'

Poland's Tusk says global developments may align with Putin's 'dream plan'

Poland's Tusk says global developments may align with Putin's 'dream plan'

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Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

Israel has displaced 6 million people in the Middle East

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

How US–Israeli war on Iran cripples global food supply

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

The transatlantic slave trade, explained

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'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

By Prof. Burhanettin Duran

Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

It has once again become clear that the United States, the United Kingdom and other European states feel no remorse for their historical role in the global slave trade, nor intend to apologise for it.

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

'A 400-year-old debt': Ghana’s UN move and the dark legacy of the trans-Atlantic slave trade

Iran war lays bare Asia’s energy risks and fragile Pacific alliances

A numbers game in the sky: Iran’s missile waves are testing defence limits

By Prof. Burhanettin Duran

Beyond the crises: Türkiye is redefining the global narrative

By Ahmed Bin Qasim

My mother Asiya Andrabi was punished for refusing to accept India’s rule over Kashmiris

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The end of the East India Company that ruled as a state

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Volkswagen's Israel deal mirrors its darkest chapter with Nazi Germany

Volkswagen's Israel deal mirrors its darkest chapter with Nazi Germany

Volkswagen's Israel deal mirrors its darkest chapter with Nazi Germany

The German automotive giant is once again contemplating a pivot from cars to arms and this time, the consequences implicate an entire nation in genocide.

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Iraq begins trucking crude through Syria as Hormuz disruption hits exports

Iraq has started moving crude by trucks through Syria to the Mediterranean as the Strait of Hormuz disruption forces regional exporters to seek alternative routes.

Hormuz disruption the result of 'illegal' US-Israeli attacks on Iran: China

Beijing responds after US President Trump urges nations reliant on Iran-controlled waterway to ‘just take it'.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to 'world' but closed to 'enemies'

Iran's supreme leader's adviser Velayati says the Israel‑US war 'will end on Iran's terms' while Iran maintains control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

South Korea says economy on 'wartime footing,' plans cash handouts amid energy conservation warnings

South Korea says economy on 'wartime footing,' plans cash handouts amid energy conservation warnings

South Korea says economy on 'wartime footing,' plans cash handouts amid energy conservation warnings

President Lee likens current crisis to 'a massive storm that could last indefinitely' as the government urges conservation and proposes a $3.1 billion supplementary budget bill.

EU pledges to safeguard freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz disruption prompts Gulf nations to pivot to pipelines amid Middle East war

US Embassy warns Americans to leave Iraq amid imminent attack risk in Baghdad

UK leads global push to to pressure Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade

7.4-magnitude earthquake kills 1 in Indonesia, triggering tsunami alerts

Iraq begins trucking crude through Syria as Hormuz disruption hits exports

Iraq has started moving crude by trucks through Syria to the Mediterranean as the Strait of Hormuz disruption forces regional exporters to seek alternative routes.

Hormuz disruption the result of 'illegal' US-Israeli attacks on Iran: China

Beijing responds after US President Trump urges nations reliant on Iran-controlled waterway to ‘just take it'.

Iran says Strait of Hormuz open to 'world' but closed to 'enemies'

Iran's supreme leader's adviser Velayati says the Israel‑US war 'will end on Iran's terms' while Iran maintains control of the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

EU pledges to safeguard freedom of navigation in Strait of Hormuz

Hormuz disruption prompts Gulf nations to pivot to pipelines amid Middle East war

US Embassy warns Americans to leave Iraq amid imminent attack risk in Baghdad

UK leads global push to to pressure Iran over Strait of Hormuz blockade

7.4-magnitude earthquake kills 1 in Indonesia, triggering tsunami alerts

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Did India just withdraw from Iran’s Chabahar Port under US pressure?

Did India just withdraw from Iran’s Chabahar Port under US pressure?

Did India just withdraw from Iran’s Chabahar Port under US pressure?

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

Trump's 'spiritual adviser' faces backlash after comparing him to Jesus Christ

Arab interior ministers condemn Israel's death penalty law against Palestinians prisoners

Arab interior ministers condemn Israel's death penalty law against Palestinians prisoners

Arab interior ministers condemn Israel's death penalty law against Palestinians prisoners

Senior Iranian official seriously injured in US-Israeli attack

Senior Iranian official seriously injured in US-Israeli attack

Senior Iranian official seriously injured in US-Israeli attack

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UK, Syria leaders stress 'viable plan' needed to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK, Syria leaders stress 'viable plan' needed to reopen Strait of Hormuz

UK, Syria leaders stress 'viable plan' needed to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Türkiye arrests fugitive spy at Syria-Lebanon border over espionage charges

Türkiye arrests fugitive spy at Syria-Lebanon border over espionage charges

Türkiye arrests fugitive spy at Syria-Lebanon border over espionage charges

Türkiye's Fidan holds series of calls with counterparts to discuss efforts to end Iran war

Türkiye's Fidan holds series of calls with counterparts to discuss efforts to end Iran war

Türkiye's Fidan holds series of calls with counterparts to discuss efforts to end Iran war

Syria foils arms smuggling attempt in Sweida after clashes with armed group

Syria foils arms smuggling attempt in Sweida after clashes with armed group

Syria foils arms smuggling attempt in Sweida after clashes with armed group

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Iran fires missile barrages at Israel after Trump says capabilities 'curtailed'

Iran fires missile barrages at Israel after Trump says capabilities 'curtailed'

Iran fires missile barrages at Israel after Trump says capabilities 'curtailed'

Tsunami warning issued after 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Molucca Sea near Indonesia

Tsunami warning issued after 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Molucca Sea near Indonesia

Tsunami warning issued after 7.8 magnitude earthquake hits Molucca Sea near Indonesia

NASA launches Artemis II mission, sending 4 astronauts around moon after 53 years

NASA launches Artemis II mission, sending 4 astronauts around moon after 53 years

NASA launches Artemis II mission, sending 4 astronauts around moon after 53 years

'We will resist until the end': Iranians pledge defiance at naval commander Tangsiri's funeral

'We will resist until the end': Iranians pledge defiance at naval commander Tangsiri's funeral

'We will resist until the end': Iranians pledge defiance at naval commander Tangsiri's funeral

Poland slams US over failure to consult before Iran military action

Poland slams US over failure to consult before Iran military action

Poland slams US over failure to consult before Iran military action

Italy recovers 19 bodies in migrant boat tragedy near Lampedusa

Italy recovers 19 bodies in migrant boat tragedy near Lampedusa

Italy recovers 19 bodies in migrant boat tragedy near Lampedusa

Artemis II launch: NASA counts down to most ambitious Moon mission in half a century

Artemis II launch: NASA counts down to most ambitious Moon mission in half a century

Artemis II launch: NASA counts down to most ambitious Moon mission in half a century

UN opens investigation into Israeli attacks killing peacekeepers in Lebanon

UN opens investigation into Israeli attacks killing peacekeepers in Lebanon

UN opens investigation into Israeli attacks killing peacekeepers in Lebanon

IEA, IMF and World Bank plan unified strategy for Middle East war impact

IEA, IMF and World Bank plan unified strategy for Middle East war impact

IEA, IMF and World Bank plan unified strategy for Middle East war impact

Iran: US-Israeli attacks 'amount to genocide' as war intensifies

Iran: US-Israeli attacks 'amount to genocide' as war intensifies

Iran: US-Israeli attacks 'amount to genocide' as war intensifies

Trump discusses Iran truce possibility with Saudi crown prince

Trump discusses Iran truce possibility with Saudi crown prince

Trump discusses Iran truce possibility with Saudi crown prince

European gas prices retreat as Trump signals US may leave Iran war soon

European gas prices retreat as Trump signals US may leave Iran war soon

European gas prices retreat as Trump signals US may leave Iran war soon

Palestinians rally in Gaza against Israeli execution law targeting prisoners

Palestinians rally in Gaza against Israeli execution law targeting prisoners

Palestinians rally in Gaza against Israeli execution law targeting prisoners

Anti-Muslim chants under investigation at Spain-Egypt match

Anti-Muslim chants under investigation at Spain-Egypt match

Anti-Muslim chants under investigation at Spain-Egypt match

Israeli attacks kill 50 more people in Lebanon in past 24 hours: ministry

Israeli attacks kill 50 more people in Lebanon in past 24 hours: ministry

Israeli attacks kill 50 more people in Lebanon in past 24 hours: ministry