Switzerland announced it will halt weapons exports to the US and has closed its airspace to US military flights directly linked to the Iran war, Al Jazeera reports.
The US is considering removing sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea, a move that could be seen as a de-escalatory step and may affect global energy flows.
Russian Urals crude has risen sharply amid the US‑Israel conflict with Iran, potentially benefiting Russia and other producers while posing wider implications for fuel and shipping costs in Panama and Latin America.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine needs “clear dates” for the next round of talks with Russia as Ukrainian negotiators prepare for discussions in the United States.
Al Jazeera reports experts say Gulf states need support amid attacks linked to Iran, but it is unclear what military or logistical help their allies can actually provide.
US preparations for FIFA World Cup 2026 are reportedly lagging after funding stalls, raising concerns about security at events and potential impacts on international fans, including those from Panama and Latin America.
Slovenia’s election is a contest between a centre-left coalition and a populist right, with diverging views on Israel and allegations of foreign meddling shaping the campaign.
Israel says it struck Syrian army camps in the south after alleged attacks on the Druze community in Suwayda on Thursday, raising concerns about regional escalation.
The Refugee Council has questioned Australia’s approach to Iran amid criticism that the Women’s Asian Cup has become a political flashpoint over the Iranian women’s team.
An Al Jazeera opinion piece warns that measures taken against Iran could be used against Africa and calls on African nations to reject what it calls an “illegal war.”
Al Jazeera warns the main threat to the Strait of Hormuz is disruption in its approaches rather than a full closure, a distinction with implications for global shipping and trade, including Panama and Latin America.
Lloyd’s List reports Iran is developing a vetting system that would allow ships to use an IRGC-approved ‘safe corridor’ through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially affecting shipping costs and global trade.
Muslims worldwide gathered for Eid al-Fitr prayers and family celebrations at the end of Ramadan, with festivities tempered by concern and solidarity amid ongoing conflicts.
Al Jazeera reports Eid celebrations were muted this year in Iran, Gaza and Lebanon as economic crises, conflict and displacement dampened traditional observances.
Al Jazeera’s March 20 analysis argues a war with Iran could help Netanyahu address five political problems, notably the Iranian threat and his domestic legal and political troubles.
Environment advocacy groups are suing the U.S. government over climate policy rollbacks, arguing the changes continue a decades-long pattern of weakening environmental protections.
Congolese authorities say 70 children died in a landslide at the Rubaya coltan mine, highlighting the dangers of artisanal mining and the human cost of global demand for electronics minerals.
Ukraine has sent military advisers to Gulf states amid a southern counteroffensive, with Kyiv saying it may have reclaimed about 400 sq km in 2026 and is downing record numbers of Russian drones.
US authorities have charged three men reportedly tied to Super Micro Computer in an alleged scheme to smuggle billions of dollars’ worth of AI chips into China, highlighting risks in global chip supply chains.
Al Jazeera reports Iran struck a Kuwaiti oil refinery as Israel renewed attacks on Tehran, with violence stretching from Kuwait to the UAE and analysts warning of a dangerous new phase.