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U.S. media reported on Friday that the Pentagon is sending three more warships and more Marines to the Middle East, marking the second such deployment to the region within a week, as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war escalates.

What to know about death of Iran's top security official Ali Larijani?2026-03-19
Iran on Tuesday confirmed that Ali Larijani, secretary of the country's Supreme National Security Council, had been killed in an Israeli attack.

U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran trigger sharp spike in global oil prices2026-03-19
The strikes launched by the United States and Israel against Iran have triggered a sharp spike in global oil prices.

Colombian president says at least 27 killed in Colombia-Ecuador border bombings2026-03-18
At least 27 people were killed in bombings along the Colombia-Ecuador border, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said Tuesday.

201 Ukrainian experts deployed to Mideast: Zelensky2026-03-18
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Tuesday in London that Kyiv has deployed 201 anti-drone military experts to the Middle East to help counter Shahed drones.

From the frontline: "When can we go home?" Inside Lebanon's makeshift shelters2026-03-18
The road from the southern city of Nabatieh to the capital of Beirut is usually a 90-minute drive. But for Zeinab Awada and her four children, it felt like a lifetime.

Iran denies seeking ceasefire, says war must end without repeat attacks2026-03-17
Iran's Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi said Monday that Tehran has neither sought a ceasefire nor negotiations with the United States, rejecting U.S. claims that it requested a truce.

What to know about Gulf states' views on U.S. military presence on their soil?2026-03-17
Gulf states, home to several U.S. military bases, have faced waves of missile and drone attacks since the outbreak of the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran on Feb. 28, with some bases targeted and sustaining damage.

Trump says he demands seven countries escort ships through Strait of Hormuz2026-03-16
U.S. President Donald Trump said Sunday that he has "demanded" about seven countries heavily reliant on Middle East oil join a coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which about 20 percent of the world's oil passes.

Over 9 mln registered for Ethiopia's general election in 1st week2026-03-15
The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) announced Friday that more than nine million voters have registered during the past week to take part in the country's upcoming general election, scheduled for June 1.

Kazakhstan brings home over 10,000 citizens from Mideast2026-03-15
Kazakhstan has brought 10,275 citizens home from the Middle East, the Kazinform news agency reported Saturday, citing the Kazakh Foreign Ministry.

Jordan intercepts majority of missiles, drones launched from Iran2026-03-15
Jordanian military forces said Saturday that 85 missiles and drones were launched from Iran toward Jordanian territory during the second week of the ongoing U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict, targeting vital sites across the kingdom.

U.S. won't allow shipping in Strait of Hormuz "to be contested": Hegseth2026-03-14
The United States will not allow shipping in the Strait of Hormuz "to be contested" by Iran, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Friday.

Polish gov't adopts resolution to proceed with EU SAFE program2026-03-14
The Polish government on Friday adopted a resolution authorizing the ministers of defense and finance to sign an agreement related to the European Union's (EU) Security Action for Europe (SAFE) program, according to the Polish Press Agency.

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China's headline consumer inflation of 0.2 percent in January represents a moderation from the previous month, but this is largely a story of the calendar rather than a lack of vitality. Because the Lunar New Year fell in January last year, the comparison base was higher than usual.