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Board of Peace head Nikolay Mladenov has submitted a plan calling for the gradual disarmament of Gaza over eight months, setting a timeline for potential security and humanitarian advances.
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Al Jazeera that Iran has “no navy, no navy leader” and called the Iran war “stuff for the history books,” a blunt assessment with regional security implications.
The IOC has banned transgender athletes from women’s Olympic events, citing concerns for “fairness, safety and integrity.” The move reverses prior guidance and will affect athletes, federations and national selection rules.
Hong Kong police have charged 10 more people in the JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case tied to alleged HK$1.6 billion in losses. The suspects face money laundering and conspiracy to launder money allegations after investigators found abnormal transactions linked to the scheme.
President Trump said Iran is “begging to make a deal” and called Tehran “lousy fighters but great negotiators,” a framing that could shape U.S.-Iran diplomacy and regional dynamics.
At the NRCC’s annual fundraising dinner at Union Station, President Trump urged Republican unity and promised “bigger majorities” in the U.S. House, pressing donors and lawmakers to bolster GOP campaigns.
Iran has blocked vessels carrying about 20% of global oil and LNG from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about energy supplies, shipping costs, and wider market disruption.
Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faced a House ethics hearing as some Republican lawmakers threaten a vote to expel her, raising political and procedural stakes in Congress.
Pakistan said on March 26, 2026 it is mediating indirect talks between the US and Iran aimed at ending the war, positioning Islamabad as an intermediary between the two powers.
The WTO says the world is facing its worst trade disruption in 80 years, with Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala warning the global trade order has “irrevocably changed,” raising concerns for trade-dependent economies including Panama.
The U.S. Senate is set to vote on a Republican plan to fund TSA and DHS after a funding lapse caused travel disruptions, missed paychecks and warnings of airport closures, even as disagreements over immigration enforcement tied to President Trump’s policies remain unresolved.
President Donald Trump, during a Cabinet meeting, used social media to urge Tehran to “get serious soon” about negotiating a deal to end the war, a message delivered amid a partial U.S. government shutdown.
Russian and U.S. officials held talks described by the Kremlin as “necessary dialogue,” while Moscow denied allegations it had aided Iran amid the ongoing war in Ukraine.
Israel said it killed IRGC naval commander Alireza Tangsiri in a strike near Bandar Abbas by the Strait of Hormuz, a move that could heighten regional tensions and affect maritime security.
A 15-year-old volunteer paramedic and a colleague were killed in an Israeli strike in Lebanon, raising concerns about the safety of medical responders and protections for children in conflict zones.
Al Jazeera released video showing damage in multiple Israeli cities after reported Iranian attacks, underscoring risks of escalation amid long-standing Iran–Israel tensions.
Al Jazeera reports Russian authorities imposed data blackouts during Ukrainian drone strikes, leaving many residents without mobile data and complicating emergency response and reporting.
CAF has stripped Senegal of its AFCON title and awarded it to Morocco. Senegal’s lawyers called the decision a “robbery” and said it “openly violates the laws of the game,” pledging to fight the ruling.
Europe is preparing for tighter energy supplies and higher prices as the Iran conflict continues, with possible knock-on effects for households, industry and global trade.
GCC Secretary-General Jasem al-Budaiwi alleges Iran is charging fees for ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz, raising concerns about shipping costs, insurance and regional tensions.