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Nancy Mace said Congress must approve any U.S. troop deployment to Iran, highlighting GOP unease over a potential ground-war escalation. Any conflict with Iran could ripple through global markets and trade routes.
Zelenskyy’s visit to Jordan comes as Ukraine deepens defence cooperation with Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the UAE. The move reflects Kyiv’s effort to widen its international security support base beyond its traditional Western allies.
Israel has expanded its military invasion of southern Lebanon as troops advance toward the Litani River. The escalation comes amid grief for three journalists killed while reporting on the conflict.
Pakistan says it will host upcoming U.S.-Iran talks, though the format and timing remain unclear. The announcement comes amid heightened rhetoric and renewed concerns about regional escalation.
Iran warned the United States against any ground invasion as regional diplomats met in Pakistan to seek direct U.S.-Iran talks and an end to the war. The message underscores mounting tensions even as diplomacy tries to head off further escalation.
China says it has flight-tested a hybrid propulsion system for small battlefield drones that combines fuel-generated electricity with an electric motor. The goal: longer range and improved stealth.
Police in Tel Aviv dispersed an anti-war protest opposing the US-Israeli conflict involving Iran. Up to 18 people were arrested as the rally turned violent and dozens were detained.
War has devastated Gaza’s electricity grid, forcing families to rely on generators and private charging points as power becomes scarce. The shift highlights how infrastructure damage is worsening daily life for civilians.
A Lebanese man in Tyre has reportedly refused to evacuate despite orders, staying behind with his pet monkey. The incident underscores the personal challenges people face during emergency relocations in conflict-affected areas.
Iran’s IRGC claims it carried out attacks on aluminium facilities in the UAE and Bahrain, citing retaliation for US- and Israeli-linked strikes on Iranian infrastructure. The alleged targeting of major industrial operators could raise regional risk and disrupt supply chains.
Iran’s Red Crescent said rescue teams saved a toddler from rubble in a building destroyed after a US-Israeli strike in Iran. The incident highlights the civilian stakes amid rising regional tensions.
An Iran policy analyst says U.S. objectives tied to reopening the Strait of Hormuz may require ground forces rather than air power alone. The remarks underscore the strategic stakes of any escalation involving Tehran.
Iran-linked hackers allegedly sent Android users in Israel a bomb-shelter link that installed spyware instead, harvesting camera access, location data, and other information. The campaign is seen as part of an escalating US-Israel vs. Iran cyber conflict.
Second-hand home sales in China’s major cities, led by a sharp rise in Shanghai during early March, are offering tentative signs of stabilisation after years-long property weakness. Analysts say the renewed resale activity suggests a gradual return of buyer confidence.
North Korea tested a high-thrust solid-fuel engine for ICBMs under Kim Jong-un’s supervision, reporting increased maximum thrust versus a prior experiment. The move is viewed as a potential step toward ICBM readiness amid rising global concern.
Al Jazeera reports that settler violence in the occupied West Bank has surged since Israel’s war with Iran began. The escalation highlights how regional conflict can quickly intensify local insecurity for Palestinians.
Hong Kong International Airport began enforcing a new ICAO-aligned rule limiting passengers to carrying no more than two power banks. Some travelers say they were caught unaware because reminder signs were not clearly visible on the first day.
Kenyan authorities detained a Chinese traveler at Nairobi’s airport with more than 2,200 live queen ants, as other interceptions point to a growing East Africa smuggling trade. The demand-driven black market raises concerns about wildlife trafficking and ecological damage.
Zelensky says Ukraine’s long-term defense agreements with Gulf states have “undoubtedly” shifted Middle East geopolitics, even as Iranian drones and missiles keep targeting the region. The remarks come as he tours Gulf countries while Ukraine balances its own wartime pressures.
Israel says its priority in the Middle East war is preventing Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, but the article argues that the contrast with Israel’s own long-known nuclear arsenal creates an unsustainable double standard. The risk is that escalating tensions could raise the odds of a catastrophic nuclear outcome.