Air France will suspend flights from Paris to Havana starting March 28. Other airlines have halted service to Cuba, including Air Canada. Cuba’s government notified airlines and pilots on Feb. 8 that jet fuel would not be available at nine airports across the island until March 11. U.S. airlines relied on such flights to reach Europe since they are unable to go via the United States.
Russian oil still trades at a considerable discount to international benchmark Brent crude. A quick exit from the conflict would return Brent prices to roughly $65 per barrel. A middle scenario in which some shipping resumes and oil stabilizes at around $80 per barrel would give Russia “some fiscal relief,” depending on how long the higher prices last.
Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, surpassed $85 for the first time since July 2024. Some analysts have warned that prices could hit $100 if the conflict drags on. Brent crude has climbed 5.5pc to more than $82 a barrel as the Iran war threatens to squeeze off supplies through vital Strait of Hormuz.
Claim: Audio authentically features a leaked phone call recording of U.S. President Donald Trump. The purported call featured Trump yelling to not release files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein even if it takes starting a war to distract from Epstein's high-profile case. The audio allegedly featured Trump saying, "[We're] not releasing the Epstein files!"
President Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain after it disallowed U.S. use of joint bases in Iran war. Spain has refused to let the US use its bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran. Spain says it is following international law and bilateral trade agreements with the US. The US has said it will not allow Spain to use any of its bases in the war.
Sports analyst Williams Chande highlighted the broader implications such behavior could have on Malawian football. Chande stressed that betting by coaches could negatively influence team performance. He also warned of match fixing risks, explaining that coaches might manipulate games for personal gain. Phiri warned that allowing coaches and players to engage in betting risks dragging the development of football backwards.
Tuttle's position came under threat after an awards gala at the end of the 76th edition last month. Several prize winners condemned Israel’s actions against Palestinians from the stage. Tuttle also faced criticism for posing for a photo with some of the team behind Khatib's film, "Chronicles from the Siege"
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says a trade embargo with Spain would be a "combination effort" It’s not clear how Trump would cut off trade with Spain, which is a member of the European Union. Spain refused to allow the U.S to use its bases in the weekend attack on Iran.
Israel sends troops into southern Lebanon as Hezbollah says it is ready for 'open war' Israel orders residents of dozens of border villages in southern Lebanon to evacuate “immediately’ Hezbollah claims more attacks as airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut intensify. Israel reportedly sends ground troops deeper into the country.
The U.S. Senate is set to take an initial procedural vote on Wednesday on a measure that would block President Donald Trump from ordering further military strikes on Iran. The vote is the first formal test of lawmakers’ willingness to rein in a widening conflict that the President began without their consent.
Talarico, a state representative from Austin and former teacher, held a steady lead throughout the night. The issue came after voting locations in Dallas and Williamson counties were restricted to specific precincts. Talarico appeared on stage in Austin around midnight to address a crowd before the race was called.
House Speaker Mike Johnson suggests that the White House believed Israel was determined to act on its own. Johnson was speaking late Monday after a classified briefing at the Capitol. It was the first for congressional leaders since the start of the joint U.S.-Israel military campaign that killed Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The president also sought to push back on criticism from some of his staunchest allies. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said on Monday that the U.S. had decided to strike because "we knew that there was going to be an Israeli action" Trump's decision to strike last week followed lengthy negotiations by the president's envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner.
The Kurds have a sizable force along the Iraq-Iran border. Israel has bombed positions in western Iran, leading to speculation that it is paving a path for a Kurdish advance. Turkish officials worry that the Kurdistan Free Life Party, or PJAK (the Iranian wing of the PKK) may be arming the Kurds.
Liberal senator calls for 'mercy' for the 23 Australian children detained in a Syrian camp. He warned that leaving the group to languish in detention risked making the situation worse for them and the Australian community in the future. The Albanese government is refusing to assist their repatriation and has expressed ‘contempt’ for the women.
The reports come amid an intensifying conflict between Iran, the United States and Israel. In a statement, the Ministry of External Affairs said New Delhi had expressed concern at the very outset of the conflict on February 28, 2026. New Delhi urged all sides to avoid escalation and prioritise civilian safety.
In 2024, Iran-linked actors attempted to arrange an assassination plot to take out the president. The Department of Justice charged an Iranian man who prosecutors said was tasked with surveilling and killing Trump to avenge the 2020 death of Qassem Soleimani, the top commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.
Critics say Mr Shah’s belligerence and iconoclasm have a dark side. But most analysts say the centrist Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) is at the top of the heap. The RSP is led by Rabi Lamichhane, the popular ex-journalist and anti-corruption crusader.
Experts and Pakistani security officials warn that instability in Iran could increase cross-border movement by armed groups. Pakistan already battling insurgencies in Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Islamabad accuses a hostile Taliban-led government in Afghanistan that Islamabad accuses of sheltering Pakistani militant groups.
Crockett, 44, is an unapologetic political brawler who hammers Trump and other Republicans. Republicans cheered Crockett's entry in the race, believing her to be the more beatable candidate in November. The former public defender has made national headlines for taking on President Trump.
The U.S. House Ethics Committee announced Wednesday that it has opened an investigation into Rep. Tony Gonzales. Gonzales, a Republican from Texas CD-23, has been under growing scrutiny over allegations that he had an affair with a staffer in his office. The staffer later died after setting herself on fire.
5 takeaways from the Texas and North Carolina 2026 primary kickoff. GOP Sen. John Cornyn faced a major challenge from more right-leaning insurgents. Rep. Dan Crenshaw, once considered a rising GOP star, was crushed by a newcomer in his primary. North Carolina Rep. Don Davis' win sets up a high-profile House race.
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon says stablecoin companies should be regulated like banks. The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency released a proposed rule last week outlining how banks and other regulated entities could issue and manage payment stablecoins. President Donald Trump met privately with Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong shortly before publicly accusing banks of trying to undermine the pro-crypto movement.
Senior clerics responsible for selecting Iran’s next supreme leader met on March 3 to deliberate. The son of the slain former leader,Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, emerged as the clear front-runner, according to three Iranian officials familiar with the deliberations. The 56-year-old hardliner who has managed his father's office and networks for years could be named as early as Wednesday morning.
President Donald Trump said he wants to “cut off all trade with Spain’ over NATO spending. His comments came during a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. It’s not clear how Trump would cut offtrade with Spain, which is a member of the European Union.
Vice President JD Vance broke his silence on the new war with Iran. Vance once accused neoconservatives within his own party of being too bellicose and eager to play "a chess game with the lives of other peoples children" Vance believes the latest adventure abroad is not only prudent but consistent with his and President Trumps promises not to risk American lives.
Since Saturday, at least 11 U.S. military facilities across the Middle East have seen their communication infrastructure targeted by precision drone swarms and ballistic missiles. Military analysts suggest that Iranian drones may be responsible for some of the attacks. Iranian drones reportedly hit satellite uplink facilities used for regional maritime surveillance.
Mojtaba Khamenei has emerged as a leading candidate to replace his Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, his father, as Iran’s new supreme. U.S.-Israeli airstrikes attacked Iran and killed the elder Khamenei on Saturday. His father became supreme leader in 1989 and his family had access to billions of dollars and business assets.
Israel said its forces hit targets across Iran for a fifth day. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Israel. U.S. military said on Monday that it had struck over 1,250 targets in Iran since operations started on Saturday.
Trump officials say Israel’s plans helped lead the US into Iran war. House Speaker Mike Johnson suggests that the White House believed Israel was determined to act on its own. Johnson was speaking late Monday after a classified briefing at the Capitol. It was the first for congressional leaders since the start of the war, a joint U.S.-Israel campaign.
The president has denied claims that Israel forced him to strike Iran. He said that Israel was ready to strike, and that the U.S. needed an explanation. Israel's prime minister has made several visits to the White House in recent months to press the case for military action against Iran.
Commercial airlines were starting to resume some flights, with Etihad, Emirates and Virgin Atlantic due to operate flights from the UAE to London on Wednesday. Virgin Atlantic said it planned to resume limited service between London Heathrow and both Dubai and Riyadh. Australia said a commercial flight from Dubai to Sydney was scheduled Wednesday to start repatriating 24,000 Australians stranded in the UAE.
Iran remains committed to Hezbollah in theory, but it, too, is on the back foot. Any U.S. successes against Iran, both in the military sphere and at the negotiating table, can also help undermine Hezbollah. The United States, Israel, and regional partners should step up pressure on Hezbollah even further.
Paxton says he'll outperform Cornyn in Senate race, slams $100M spending. Rep. Wesley Hunt, R-Texas, is expected to end up in a run-off between Paxton and Cornyn. Hunt, a Houston-based Army veteran serving his second term in Congress, announced his candidacy last year.
Tamarico will face either U.S. Sen. John Cornyn or state Attorney General Ken Paxton, who advanced to a Republican runoff on Tuesday. The question for Talarico is whether he can generate enthusiasm from voters who opted for Crockett because they saw her as the more aggressive fighter against Trump.
Iran is scheduled to play all three of its Group G games in the U.S. Iran is set to play two group stage games in Inglewood, California, and one in Seattle. Iran secured its place in the expanded 48-team 2026 World Cup through Asian qualifying. Iran’s status at the World Cup is unclear at this time.
Apple unveiled the new MacBook Neo, an affordable $599 laptop. At that price range, it finally puts Apple's MacBook line into financial reach for many potential users. The MacBook Neo is a big contrast to the formerly cheapest Apple laptop, the MacBook Air, which starts at $1,099.
OpenAI agrees changes to its deal with the Pentagon over its AI system. The system can be used for mass surveillance and in fully autonomous weapons. The changes will include a ban on the use of the system by the National Security Agency. OpenAI says the agreement has "more guardrails than any previous agreement"
Hezbollah has been a long-running threat to Israel, intermittently firing rockets over the border. Its attacks on Israeli forces are widely considered in Lebanon to have been instrumental in Israel's decision to end its 18-year occupation in 2000.Operatives working for Iran’s government have 24 hours to leave Lebanon.
No immediate details were available on casualties or the extent of damage in surrounding areas. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the claim of responsibility. No injuries were reported in the incidents. The U.S. Embassy in Tehran was damaged in the attack. No casualties have been reported.
Harry Maguire handed a 15-month suspended prison sentence by a Greek court. The England international was given a suspended sentence of 21 months and 10 days in 2020, after initially being found guilty of repeated bodily harm, attempted bribery, violence against public employees and insult. Reports also indicate MagUire denies any wrongdoing and plans to appeal to Greece’s Supreme Court.
Bessent said the new baseline tariff rate would come in “likely some time this week’ Bessent also said US tariff rates would fall back by August as the US looked to find ways of being more flexible with the tax regime. “It’s my strong belief that the tariff rates will be back to their old rate within five months,” the Trump official said.
The Iranian warship, which was near Sri Lanka, had 180 people on board, Sri Lankan authorities said. It was the first time since 1945 that a U.S. Navy submarine “sunk an enemy combatant ship using a single Mark 48 torpedo to achieve immediate effect,” the Pentagon said.
U.S. Southern Command said in a statement late Tuesday that Ecuadorian and U.S., military forces had launched “operations against Designated Terrorist Organizations in Ecuador.” SouthCOM called the actions a “powerful example of the commitment of partners in Latin America and the Caribbean to combat the scourge of narco-terrorism”
Paul Quinn, 51, is accused of raping and attempting to strangle a woman. He denies two counts of rape and one count of assault intending to cause grievous bodily harm. Quinn's DNA was found on the victim's clothing and body, the court heard. He told police: 'I admit I have cheated on my wife hundreds of times'
This year's NPC comes as world leaders appear to be seeking a steadier relationship with Beijing. The main event at the NPC is the Government Work Report, which reviews the previous year's performance and sets the policy agenda and targets for the year ahead. Some 3,000 delegates from all provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities and branches of the government, including the armed forces, will be in Beijing.
The State Department updated the Travel Advisory for Pakistan to reflect the ordered departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members of government personnel. There is no change to the status of its embassy in the capital Islamabad, it said. The State Department has ordered non- emergency US staff in its consulates in Pakistan’s Lahore and Karachi to leave.
Hegseth: US, Israel about to have complete 'uncontested' control of Iranian airspace. The leader of the terror unit that tried to assassinate US President Donald Trump was killed by the US in Operation Epic Fury, Hegseth confirmed. The combination of US and Israeli intelligence and combat power will "control Iran soon," he said.
U.S. submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka killing at least 80 and leaving dozens more injured. Commander of the warship and some senior officers were among the survivors. Sri Lanka launched a search-and-rescue operation after receiving a distress call. The attack dramatically widens Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.
Four US service members killed in a deadly Iranian drone strike in Kuwait have been named. They were among six service members who died when an Iranian strike hit a tactical operations center in Kuwait. The names of four US Army Reserve soldiers who were killed by a drone attack during the US conflict with Iran were released on Tuesday.
The proposal comes amid growing scrutiny of the department's attorneys and whether they're complying with ethical obligations in enforcing the Trump administration's agenda. The proposal would seek to empower Attorney General Pam Bondi to request that state bar investigations be suspended pending a DOJ review. Some attorneys predicted state disciplinary bodies would simply ignore the department’s attempt to intervene.
US military launches anti-drug trafficking operation in Ecuador. U.S. military began conducting operations with Ecuador targeting "designated terrorist organizations" Los Lobos and Los Choneros, two of Ecuador's main criminal organizations, were designated as foreign terrorist organizations by the State Department last September.
The Strait of Hormuz is the critical maritime passageway between Iran, Oman and the UAE through which about one-fifth of the world’s oil passes. Donald Trump, the US president, said American warships would protect vessels travelling through the Strait. But it is believed to be insurers, rather than the regime's military might, which are responsible for that.
Bill Yuen, 65, and Peter Wai, 38, both dual Chinese and British nationals, are on trial on charges they violated the National Security Act. The two acted as if they were legitimate law enforcement to conduct surveillance and gather information about individuals Hong Kong deemed as “persons of interest”
Cuba has said at least two of those taken into custody had been previously placed on a list of terrorists. The men are alleged to have come from the US with the intent to sow chaos and attack military units on the island. After the Cuban revolution in 1959, such attempts by armed commandos were not uncommon.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to testify on Epstein connections before House oversight panel. Rep. Nancy Mace, R-S.C., on Friday said Lutnik should appear before the committee after a picture of him with Epstein. House Committee on Oversight and Reform announced Tuesday that Lutick will be interviewed.
Jordan's airspace will be closed from 6 p.m. to 7 a.m., the Jordanian Civil Aviation Authority said. Three people were killed in the UAE, including foreign workers from Nepal, Bangladesh and Pakistan. Gulf airspaces largely close, cruise ships can’t pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
Israeli military orders immediate evacuations in southern Lebanon as strikes on Beirut intensify. Iran-backed militant Hezbollah group said it was ready for an “open war” with Israel. Israel sent troops into southern Lebanon on Tuesday and warned residents of more than 80 villages to evacuate. People staying in a hotel in a southeastern suburb of Beirut said the strike that hit the second floor came without warning.
Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group in Lebanon, said it launched attacks in Israel in revenge for the killing of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Israel countered by sending troops into southern Lebanon and launching its own wave of airstrikes, some of which were on the Beirut area.
U.S.-Israeli strikes in Iran, and Iran’s retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, are ongoing. Russia: The Foreign Ministry called the US-Israeli strikes on Iran "a pre-planned and unprovoked act" of aggression. Despite U.S. officials’ arguments that an Iranian threat was imminent, the UN nuclear chief said yesterday that Iran was not days or weeks away from having a nuclear weapon.
Iran threatens to target Israeli embassies worldwide if Israel targets its Lebanon mission. Israel’s military said on Wednesday it had begun striking southern Lebanon after issuing a call to evacuate all areas south of the Litani river. US defence chief on Wednesday dismissed China and Russia as non-factors in Washington's decision making.
The Iranian warship sunk by a U.S. submarine was in the Indian Ocean. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said it was in international waters. It was the first sinking of an Iranian ship by a American torpedo since World War II. The U.s. says it has effectively sunk the entire Iranian navy.
Carney says Canada has long supported the imperative of neutralising this grave global threat. He was speaking to reporters in Sydney, his second stop on an Indo-Pacific tour. Carney was critical of the US and Israel for acting "without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including Canada"
U.S. Central Command said a fourth service member was seriously wounded. India's Ministry of External Affairs said it had expressed concern at the outset of the conflict on February 28, 2026. Israel Iran News Live: "The situation in the Middle East region continues to be closely monitored to facilitate relief"
UAE added to State Department evacuation list amid widening Iran conflict. U.S. State Department authorizes evacuation of non-emergency government personnel from Oman, Saudi Arabia. State Dept. updated the Travel Advisory for Pakistan to reflect the ordered departure of non.-emergency U.s. government personnel and family memb
The New York Times’s visual investigations team has determined that Iranian strikes in the first three days of the war “damaged structures that are part of or near communication and radar systems on at least seven U.S. military sites across the Middle East” The effectiveness of Iran’S missiles and drones will probably be difficult to target.
Lebanon’s health ministry said Wednesday that 72 people have been killed and 437 wounded in Israeli strikes since the latest escalation with Hezbollah began three days ago. The Associated Press reported that the U.S.-Israeli strikes have killed at least 787 people in Iran, citing the Red Crescent Society. More than 1,000 people have died in Iran since the US and Israel launched its strikes on the country this weekend, according to Human Rights Activists News.
The Kurdistan Coalition of Political Forces is still negotiating with the US and Israel. The parties fear a repeat of the American-Kurdish "partnership" in Syria. Their key demand is the establishment of a no-fly zone over Kurdish provinces of Iran. The US is pressuring the KDP and PUK to allow Kurdish rebel fighters to cross the Iraq-Iran border.
White House officials have so far downplayed the war’s political significance in public. They insist their approach is being driven solely by the need to protect Americans’ security. But at worst, this could be political disaster, and it could be a disaster for generations in Iran and for the Republican Party.
Hezbollah has been a long-running threat to Israel, intermittently firing rockets over the border. Its attacks on Israeli forces are widely considered in Lebanon to have been instrumental in Israel's decision to end its 18-year occupation in 2000. Within the country, there was also quite a bit of criticism that the Israel Defense Forces were physically out of shape and were not up to the task of facing a battle-hardened Hezbollah.
Qatar and the United Arab Emirates account for 99% of Pakistan's LNG imports, 72% of Bangladesh's and 53% of India's. South Korea sources 14% of its LNG from Qatar and the UAE, while Japan sources 6%, Kpler estimates. About 20% of global liquefied natural gas exports that come from the Persian Gulf are also at risk.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said earlier that the U.S. had torpedoed an Iranian ship in international waters in the Indian Ocean, without naming the ship. Central Command said today that it has "struck or sunk" more than 20 Iranian ships "to the bottom of the ocean"
The U.S. military said on Monday that it had struck over 1,250 targets in Iran since operations started on Saturday. Iran has responded by launching over 500 ballistic missiles and more than 2,000 drones, the admiral noted. The admiral said the military has struck over2,000 targets as part of the war, including sinking "the entire" Iranian Navy.
Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to life in prison for leading an insurrection with his December 2024 martial law declaration. The court ruled Yoon and his former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun undermined democracy by attempting to paralyze the National Assembly and establish unchecked rule. South Korea has not executed anyone since, making Yoon's life sentence effectively the maximum punishment.
“I think that MAGA gives him the benefit of the doubt, no question about it,” White House press secretary says. “I really can’t. reconcile MAGA with what I’m doing,’ Trump says of his new military policy. � “President Trump is MAGA and MAGA is President Trump,“ his spokeswoman says.