The UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK base on Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean and called the attack unsuccessful, a claim with wider security implications.
A video showing an Iranian woman filming a US-Israeli bomb attack cuts off as an explosion hits; her fate is unknown, raising concerns about civilian safety and the role of frontline footage.
President Trump’s comparison to Japan’s 1941 Pearl Harbor attack in defending actions toward Iran rattled Japan, and Prime Minister Takaichi’s silence has prompted mixed domestic reactions.
Japan beat hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final on March 21, 2026, claiming their third title in four editions and underscoring their regional dominance.
Iran accused the US and Israel of attacking the Natanz nuclear facility, while Tehran’s atomic energy organisation reported no leakage of radioactive materials in central Iran.
A U.S. jury found two of Elon Musk’s May 2022 tweets contained false statements that misled investors during his effort to buy Twitter, highlighting legal risks of executive social-media posts.
As conflict actors prioritize shaping public perception, controlling the narrative has become as strategic as battlefield operations — with implications for diplomacy, aid and global audiences.
A drone strike near the Iraqi National Intelligence Service headquarters in Baghdad killed one police officer, with authorities blaming “outlaw groups.” The attack highlights the rising threat posed by weaponized drones to security forces and sensitive sites.
Boxer Lin Yu-ting was cleared to return to competition after a review into her biological sex, following a dispute with Algeria’s Imane Khelif at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
A 21-year-old Ugandan mother, Martha Apolot, was rejected by family and community after the birth of her disabled son, Aaron, and now struggles to meet his daily needs amid widespread stigma.
Real Madrid host Atlético Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu in a high-stakes Madrid derby as the hosts try to stay within reach of Barcelona, who lead La Liga by four points.
UN expert Francesca Albanese says her report documents systematic torture of Palestinians in Israeli custody, calling it “unprecedented” and aimed as “punitive collective vengeance.”
Iran said it will allow Japanese ships to transit the Strait of Hormuz, an important development for Japan, which gets about 90% of its crude from the Middle East and depends on the route.
President Trump said he is not seeking a ceasefire with Iran while hinting the conflict may be “winding down,” even as the U.S. deploys more troops to the region, creating mixed signals about American intent.
Japan and Australia meet in the Women’s Asian Cup 2026 final, with live build-ups and text commentary providing team news and pre-match analysis ahead of the continental decider.
Millions observed Nowruz 2026, the ancient Persian New Year, even as conflict persists in parts of the Middle East. The celebrations highlighted cultural resilience amid regional unrest.
An aid flotilla has set sail from Mexico to Cuba amid reports of tightening U.S. restrictions on fuel shipments, highlighting humanitarian strains and possible diplomatic friction.
Al Jazeera reporter Nicolas Haque recorded his overland journey from Amman to Baghdad, offering a field-level view of travel and reporting across a key Middle Eastern corridor.
Donald Trump said the Strait of Hormuz must be protected “by other nations who use it,” while Al Jazeera reported a defiant message from Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei, highlighting risks to a key global energy route.
A federal judge ruled for the New York Times in a challenge to Pentagon media rules, finding the Trump administration sought to oust “disfavoured journalists,” a decision with implications for press access and military transparency.