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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.
Despite an Iran-related fuel-price surge after US and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, Donald Trump remains popular in the Philippines while public anger targets President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. over rising costs.
An Al Jazeera opinion by a Palestinian writer expresses solidarity with Iranians and argues Western promises of freedom are hollow, attributing motives to imperial control.
Malaysia’s prime minister said Iran has agreed to allow Malaysian ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and that Kuala Lumpur is arranging the release of tankers and crews.
Kim Jong Un and Alexander Lukashenko met in Pyongyang, signed a friendship treaty declaring a “new stage” in ties, and Kim condemned Western pressure on Belarus amid broader alignment with Russia.
Eight years after a career-changing Taekwondo injury, Hong Kong’s Coco Tsoi will make her overseas debut at the Glico Paragolf Championship in Japan, marking a major step in her adaptive-sport comeback.
The China Computer Federation urged researchers to boycott a major US AI conference after organisers barred submissions from US-sanctioned institutions, including Huawei, deepening US-China tensions over AI research.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said he can envisage a future trade agreement with China, signaling a softening in Europe’s stance as transatlantic tensions reshape policy.