Oil nears highest price since start of Iran war
Published on: March 31, 2026, 10:34 pm
The US-Israel Iran war has halted almost all traffic in a key waterway and the price Brent crude has surged.
Read Full Article »Hegseth calls on US allies to 'step up' over Strait of Hormuz
Published on: March 31, 2026, 3:19 pm
The defence secretary's comments came after US President Donald Trump told other nations to "go get your own oil".
Read Full Article »US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad
Published on: March 31, 2026, 9:08 pm
The US state department says a suspect in her abduction has ties to an Iran-backed militia group, Kataib Hezbollah.
Read Full Article »Iran using children in security roles in war, reports and witnesses say
Published on: March 31, 2026, 12:56 pm
An 11-year-old is reported to have been killed in an air strike while manning a checkpoint in Tehran.
Read Full Article »Israel says it will keep control over part of southern Lebanon after war with Hezbollah ends
Published on: March 31, 2026, 6:57 pm
Defence Minister Israel Katz also says houses in Lebanese villages near the Israeli border will be demolished.
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