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Global oil prices have surged above $100 a barrel amid a Middle East war involving Iran, the US and Israel, raising inflation risks and energy costs for households and businesses worldwide.
Saudi Arabia has condemned Iranian missile and drone attacks on the Kingdom and GCC states, rejecting Tehran’s claims and vowing all necessary measures to protect its security, sovereignty and key energy infrastructure.
The U.S. Embassy in Muscat has issued a security alert for Americans in Oman, outlining departure options, shelter-in-place steps and travel restrictions amid the widening 2026 U.S.–Israel–Iran conflict.
The ascension of Khamenei to his father’s seat of nearly absolute power suggests a determination by regime hard-liners to dig in against internal and external pressure for reform, even as U.S. and Israeli bombs continue to fall.
The embassy in the Norwegian capital sustained minor damage after the blast in the early hours of Sunday - but no-one was injured.
Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka said the opposition alliance, now referring to itself as the United Alternative Government, would pursue legal and constitutional action over what they termed an unlawful attempt to stop them from worshipping.
Residents of Tehran woke up on Sunday morning to find it was still dark outside, an apocalyptic sight created by thick black smoke billowing from oil depots hit by Israeli strikes.
Nepal's Election Commission confirmed on Saturday that Shah, 35, received 68,348 votes compared to Oli's 18,734 to unseat the former leader in his constituency.
The Boeing 787, popularly called the Dreamliner, is known for its fuel efficiency, long-range capability, and modern onboard technology. Its addition is expected to improve passenger comfort and operational performance on Uganda Airlines’ international routes.
The United Nations officially recognised International Women's Day in 1977 and some countries recognise International Women's Day as a public holiday including in China, Russia and Uganda.
The blast comes at a time of heightened security for US embassies and consulates around the world as Israel and the United States conduct a rapidly escalating bombing campaign against Iran.
In a social media post, the US president said the UK is "giving serious thought" to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East, before saying the US does not "need them". Downing Street has not responded to Trump's claims.
Mbundi replaces Kenya’s Veronica Nduva, whose term ends in April after she was appointed to complete Kenya’s remaining tenure following the exit of her predecessor.
Overnight, one Israeli operation in a town in the eastern Bekaa Valley - a focal point of the rising hostilities - saw at least 41 people killed and 40 injured, according to the Lebanese health ministry.
Pezeshkian told the world that Iran’s enemies "must take their wish for the unconditional surrender of the Iranian people to their graves."
Communications and digital affairs minister Meutya Hafid announced that starting March 28, accounts of users under 16 on platforms considered high risk would be deactivated.
The three newly released memos summarize FBI interviews conducted in 2019 with an unnamed woman who claimed she was introduced to Trump by Epstein in the 1980s when she was a minor.
Ukrainian UGVs have already made their mark in combat. Some have successfully defended positions, disrupted Russian attacks, and even captured enemy soldiers without direct human involvement.
The agency is supporting affected populations and preparing to scale up assistance, while calling for dialogue and de-escalation. Most displacement has occurred within national borders.
The attacks around midday involved at least two drones that crossed from Iran into Azerbaijan’s exclave of Nakhichevan, which borders Iran and is separated from mainland Azerbaijan by Armenia, said a foreign ministry statement.
Iran’s ambassador to Kenya says Tehran’s strikes targeted only military bases in self-defence, as Israel and the US justify their action and European leaders question its legality and regional impact.
The move was announced by the Nigerian Christian Pilgrim Commission, which coordinates state and private pilgrimages. In its statement, the body said the decision prioritises the "safety and comfort" of all Nigerian pilgrims.
Speaking on the International Day for Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness, Guterres said the world is facing a period of extreme danger as conflicts grow more intense and weapons technology evolves rapidly.
The disciplinary action comes after an investigation by Nigeria’s medical regulator highlighted possible negligence in the toddler’s care at two private hospitals in Lagos.
Libyan port authorities reported the vessel went down between Libya and Malta, while all 30 crew members on board were rescued unharmed.
The resolution, supported by both parties, was defeated 53-47, mostly along partisan lines, reflecting deep divisions in Congress over the scope of presidential war powers.
Turkish Minister of Foreign Affairs Hakan Fidan conveyed in a call to his Iranian counterpart Ankara’s protest over a ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading towards Turkish airspace, the Reuters news agency reported.
The Southern Command said the action was aimed at tackling illicit drug trafficking, but did not provide more details in a statement on X.
Macron made clear that France is preparing for any spillover, even as he criticised the attacks as being outside international law and confirmed that French forces have already shot down drones in self-defence.
End-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient can see the contents of a message, a feature widely used by apps like WhatsApp, Signal, and Apple’s iMessage. Proponents argue it is the most secure way to protect conversations from hackers, companies, and even governments.