Mon 16 March 2026: The South African government has noted the filing of Israel’s response to South Africa’s written pleadings in the case of Application of the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide in the Gaza Strip (South Africa v. Israel) before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). The State […]
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Sun 15 March 2026: British officials are reportedly considering sending thousands of interceptor drones to the Middle East to counter Iranian Shahed drones, according to a report by the Telegraph newspaper. The “Octopus” anti-drone systems, currently manufactured in the UK for Ukraine’s use against Russia, could be adapted to protect UK forces and allies in the region, it said. […]
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Sun 15 March 2026: Israel has approved an $827m emergency budget allocation for military purchases, according to Israeli media, as the US-Israel war on Iran entered its third week. The 2.6-billion-shekel package was approved over the weekend by cabinet ministers during a telephone meeting, the Haaretz daily reported. It will be used for “security purchases” […]
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Sun 15 March 2026: Formula 1 confirmed early Sunday that the Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not take place in April due to escalating tensions in the Middle East because of the US-Israeli war with Iran. A statement said several alternatives were considered, but it was ultimately decided that no replacement races would […]
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Sun 15 March 2026: United States President Donald Trump has said “many countries” will dispatch warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open, without offering details about which states are on board. This comes as the waterway that carries a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas remains effectively closed on the 15th day […]
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Sat 14 March 2026: 6 days into his reign, Mojtaba Khamenei has not been seen or heard. His own government is circulating AI-generated videos of him giving speeches that never happened. There is so little verified footage of the new leader that government news outlets and state-backed social media channels have resorted to circulating AI-generated […]
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Sat 14 March 2026: The head of the Catholic Church has urged Christians, who hold responsibility in armed conflicts, to reflect deeply on their actions and seek reconciliation through confession. Pope Leo XIV made the remarks during a reception for trainees preparing to serve as confessors within the Catholic Church’s institution of confession and penance, […]
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Sat 14 March 2026: The United States has formally intervened in the genocide case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), marking a significant development in the legal dispute brought by South Africa over Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. The move places Washington directly into one of the most consequential international legal proceedings […]
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Sat 14 March 2026: The Palestinian group calls for an end to attacks on neighbouring Gulf states while supporting Iran’s right to defend against Israel and US aggression. The Palestinian group Hamas has urged its ally Iran to end attacks on Gulf states, while affirming Tehran’s right to defend itself against Israel and the United […]
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Sat 14 March 2026: Tehran frames potential tanker access as part of plan to manage strategic waterway traffic, Iranian official says Iran is considering allowing a limited number of oil tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz on the condition that the cargo is traded in Chinese yuan, a senior Iranian official told CNN […]
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