Nearly 900 People Have Been Killed in Fighting in the Middle East
The vast majority of deaths reported so far have been in Iran, but the human toll is being felt around the world.
Month: March 2026
30,000 displaced people in shelters in Lebanon
Women and children seek refuge in a classroom at a school transformed into a shelter in Sidon. Photo: AFP GENEVA: At least 30,000 displaced people have sought protection in shelters in Lebanon since hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah escalated this week, the United Nations refugee agency said on Tuesday, while many more were expected to … Read more
Trapped Between U.S. and Iran, Gulf Countries Face Nightmare Scenario
The energy-rich nations that sought to avert the American-Israeli war on Iran have been sucked into the spiraling conflict.
Could the 2026 Oscars’ March date hurt its impact?
‘By the time the Oscars air, audiences and even some nominees may have moved on,’ says critic The 2026 Oscars, scheduled for March 15 at Los Angeles’ Dolby Theatre, are sparking discussions about whether the ceremony’s late timing could affect its overall impact. By mid-March, months of precursor awards and media coverage have already set … Read more
Rodrygo set to miss World Cup with knee injury
MADRID: Real Madrid said Tuesday their winger Rodrygo Goes has suffered a severe knee injury which will keep him out of the World Cup with Brazil this summer. “Following the tests carried out today on our player Rodrygo by Real Madrid’s medical services, he has been diagnosed with a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament and a … Read more
U.S. Takes Military Action in Ecuador Against ‘Terrorist Organizations’
U.S. Special Forces soldiers are advising and supporting Ecuadorian commandos on raids across the country against suspected drug shipment facilities and other drug-related sites.
Chinese cable project sparks row in Chile
. SANTIAGO: US concerns over a proposed Chinese fiber optic cable linking Asia with South America under the sea led to a spat Tuesday between Chile’s outgoing left-wing president and his Washington-backed successor. Hard-right politician Jose Antonio Kast is set to be inaugurated as president of Chile on March 11 after defeating Jeannette Jara, a … Read more
Flights to evacuate stranded travellers in Middle East
. PARIS: Governments and airlines are sending special flights to rescue tens of thousands of travellers stranded in the Middle East war even as some carriers on Tuesday tentatively resumed flights.The situation remains dangerous in the region, with Qatar saying it had blocked Iranian attacks on its airport, one of the major hubs in the … Read more
Congress Splits Over Iran War as Senate Faces a Vote
The administration’s shifting justifications for the military operation alarmed Democrats, who said no clear rationale had been given. Republicans struggled to echo the evolving explanations.
Cross-cultural ‘Celebration’ brings collaborative art to Karachi
Pakistan’s Atif Khan cooperates with British, Australian artists to bring audiences ‘visual dialogue’ across cultures Celebration exhibition in Karachi. KARACHI: An exhibition titled Celebration in Karachi has brought together the collaborative works of Pakistani artist Mohammad Atif Khan with British artist Sarah Hopkins and Australian artist Damon Kowarski, offering audiences what the artist describes as … Read more
