Few geographic spaces illustrate the fragility of globalisation as starkly as the Strait of Hormuz. A narrow maritime corridor only 33 kilometres wide at its tightest passage, it remains one of the most consequential chokepoints in the international system. In 2026, renewed geopolitical tensions in»»»

The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are ac»»»

A map showing the location of a magnitude 7.5 earthquake that happened near Tonga in the Pacific Ocean on March 24, 2026. Image courtesy USGS A magnitude-7.5 earthquake struck the South Pacific near Tonga on Tuesday, the strongest quake recorded anywhere in the world so far in 2026. The U.S. Geolog»»»

Tribune News Network Doha Despite the exceptional circumstances, Qatar Charity (QC) brought joy to children in several countries worldwide through its Eid Clothing Project, with generous support of donors in Qatar. The project is part of QC’s Ramadan campaign ‘Good Starts with You’ which aims to st»»»

Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, warning that such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground operations, which would have »»»

U.S. citizen Dennis Coyle, center, stands with former U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (R) and the United Arab Emirates Ambassador to Kabul Saif Mohammed Al-Ketbi upon his release by the Taliban government, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday. Photo by Samullah Popal/EPA March 24 (UPI) --»»»

Israel announced on Tuesday that a strike it carried out near Beirut the day before killed a member of Iran's Quds Force, who a Lebanese security source said had survived a previous attack in the same area. On Monday Israel struck an apartment in Hazmieh, an upscale town overlooking Beirut and near»»»

With mixed signals over US plans for fresh talks with Iran, the exchange of fire between Iran and Israel - the Middle East's two arch-enemies - continues. Iran fired several missiles at targets in northern and southern Israel overnight, after Israel carried out "dozens" of air strikes inside Iran o»»»

QatarEnergy declared on Tuesday force ‌majeure ‌on some ‌of ⁠its affected long-term ⁠LNG ⁠supply contracts, ‌with ‌counterparties including ‌customers in ‌Italy, Belgium, ‌South Korea, and ⁠China. It said it was ‌continuing ‌to assess ‌the ⁠full impact of ⁠these recent events on its operations. It »»»

Baghdad: Two unmanned aerial vehicles crashed in Iraq, authorities said, with no human casualties or material damage reported. A security source said Tuesday a booby-trapped drone was found near a power station in the southwest of Kirkuk Province and another one in Al Muthanna Province in the count»»»

MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The unprovoked aggression by the United States and Israel against Iran has nullified years of efforts to resolve the situation around Iran's nuclear program, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday. "Our meeting is taking place against the backdrop of a s»»»

In Argentina, higher-value-added products, including specialty cheeses, processed yogurts and desserts, have lost market share. File Photo by Juan Ignacio Roncoroni/EPA BUENOS AIRES, March 24 (UPI) -- Argentina, one of South America's leading milk producers, is facing a deep crisis in its dairy sec»»»

Explosions rocked several areas north of Beirut that have so far been spared in the ongoing Israeli war, according to residents and local media, with a military official saying the blasts likely came from an intercepted Iranian missile. Footage broadcast by the local LBCI channel in the coastal tow»»»

Sudanese paramilitary group the Rapid Support Forces said on Tuesday that it and its allies had seized control of the town of Kurmuk on the border with Ethiopia after "fierce fighting". "Elite troops from the Rapid Support Forces and the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) have succee»»»

1 of 2 | Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify today against his friend, former U.S. Rep. David Rivera. Photo by Aaron Schwartz/UPI | License Photo March 24 (UPI) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to testify Tuesday against his longtime friend who is facing charges of »»»

TradeEuropeWho wins what in the EU's new trade deal with Australia?Marie SinaSqueezed by Trump's tariffs and China's industrial muscle, the EU and Australia bury old trade disputes to finalize a long-delayed free trade deal. https://p.dw.com/p/5B1Z2The EU and Australia also agreed to boost access t»»»

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President Joseph Aoun reiterated Tuesday the government's commitment to Hezbollah disarmament, saying that "Lebanon cannot wage the wars of others on its soil". "There is no turning back on the government's decisions," Aoun said, adding that "war could have been avoided had Israel responded to call»»»

The price of oil rebounded to $103 per barrel on Tuesday as hopes for de-escalation in the Iran war faded after Washington said the situation remained "fluid," Tehran denied there had been any negotiations and an explosion and fire at a major refinery in Texas directly impacted wholesale gasoline a»»»

Israel should "refrain" from sending in forces to take control of a zone in south Lebanon, France's foreign minister told AFP on Tuesday, saying such a move would have "major humanitarian consequences". "We urge the Israeli authorities to refrain from such ground operations, which would have major »»»

Doha, Qatar: QatarEnergy on Tuesday declared force ​majeure on some of its ⁠affected ​long-term ​liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts, according to a Reuters report published today, March 24, 2026. This includes long-term LNG supply ​contracts with counterparties, including ‌customers ⁠in Italy, B»»»

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country can pose a credible nuclear threat to the US as opposed to being a target for American attempts to project power. Speaking during a policy address to newly elected lawmakers on Monday, Kim emphasized the role of nuclear weapons in ensuring nation»»»

Israeli troops will control a large swathe of southern Lebanon as part of their campaign against Hezbollah, Defence Minister Israel Katz says. Katz told said troops would establish a security zone up to the Litani River, about 30km (19 miles) from the Lebanon-Israel border and displaced residents w»»»

Paris, France: Migratory freshwater fish populations crucial to river health and sustaining the livelihoods of millions of people are in freefall and risk collapse, a major UN assessment warned Tuesday. Habitat destruction, overfishing and water pollution from the Amazon to the Danube threaten the »»»

At an archaeological site in southern Lebanon's Tyre, small signs bearing a blue and white emblem provide a symbolic shield, meant to protect the ancient ruins from bombardment. One of the oldest cities on the Mediterranean coast, Tyre is located around 20 kilometers from the Israeli border, and ha»»»

The Israeli aggression against Lebanon continued on Tuesday, with airstrikes and drone attacks across multiple regions leaving several civilians dead and wounded, according to Lebanese health authorities and local media. The Lebanese Ministry of Health’s Emergency Operations Center reported that an»»»

A damaged apartment following an overnight Israeli airstrike targeted a building in Bshamoun, southeast of Beirut, Lebanon, on Tuesday. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health said more than 1,030 people have been killed and 2,800 others injured in Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon since the start of re»»»

Israel's military will occupy southern Lebanon up to the Litani River, defense minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday, the first time Israel has clearly spelled out its intent to seize swathes of territory that make up nearly a tenth of Lebanon. Katz has previously threatened Lebanon's government it »»»

Within days of the outbreak of the US-Israeli war on Iran, Quds Force officers began arriving in Iraq to oversee “attrition operations” and establish a support command for the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps. The move reflects contingency planning for possible escalation inside Tehran. At the sam»»»

At least five people have been killed in Russian strikes across Ukraine, after a massive overnight aerial bombardment targeted several regions across the country. A 61-year-old woman was killed when a drone hit an electric train in Kharkiv early on Tuesday, authorities said, while other deaths were»»»

The UAE air defence systems on March 24, 2026, engaged 5 ballistic missiles and 17 UAVs launched from Iran. Since the onset of the blatant Iranian aggression, UAE air defences have engaged 357 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,806 UAVs. These attacks have resulted in the martyrdom of 2 m»»»

North Korea will never relinquish its status as a nuclear-armed state, state media reported leader Kim Jong-un as saying on Tuesday. Speaking after his reappointment to head the State Affairs Commission, Kim called the policy "irreversible" and vowed to intensify efforts against what he described a»»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that the military will take control of south Lebanon all the way to the Litani river. "All five bridges over the Litani that were used by Hezbollah for the passage of terrorists and weapons have been blown up, and the IDF (Israeli military) will »»»

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz said on Tuesday that the military will take control of south Lebanon all the way to the Litani river. "All five bridges over the Litani that were used by Hezbollah for the passage of terrorists and weapons have been blown up, and the Israeli military will contro»»»

President Donald Trump (R) sits with Prime Minster Sanae Takaichi of Japan during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Thursday, March 19, 2026. Earlier in the day, the President and Takeuchi exchanged views on Iran, energy, and issues in the Indo-Pacific regio»»»

An Israeli strike on Bshamoun, south of Beirut, killed three people including a three-year-old girl on Tuesday, Lebanon's health ministry said, while strikes on the capital's southern suburbs continued throughout the night. "The Israeli enemy raid on the town of Bshamoun in the Aley district result»»»

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US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

Lebanon is facing a humanitarian crisis after one in five Lebanese have been displaced following Israel’s invasion of the south of the country in the fastest displacement in recent history. Israel is preparing to seize a t»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»

US President Donald Trump claimed on March 23 that secret “strong talks” with Tehran are already underway via intermediators, as the US seeks an off-ramp to end the war and floats a 15-point plan. “We have had very, very s»»»