Starmer and Trump hold call to discuss war in the Middle East
They talked about military cooperation through the use of RAF bases, the UK prime minister’s office said in a statement. Read More
Russia says units intercept 170 Ukrainian drones over four hours
March 8 – Russia’s Defence Ministry said on Sunday its air defence units had intercepted 170 drones over various parts of central and southern Russia over a four-hour period, including…
Israel military says it struck Iran Guards ‘space force’ HQ
The military said the site included research facilities and a command centre for the Iranian satellite used to spy on Israel. Read More
Colombians vote in legislative contest, presidential primaries
BOGOTA, March 8 – Colombians were heading to the polls on Sunday to elect a new Congress and choose three of the presidential candidates who will contest elections this May,…
Swiss voters set to reject plan to cut funding for state broadcaster
ZURICH, March 8 – Swiss voters looked set on Sunday to reject a referendum to slash public broadcaster SRG’s funding, with early projections showing 62% opposing a plan to cut…
Pope prays ‘roar of the bombs’ in Middle East will cease
News from the region “continues to arouse deep dismay”, the US-born Pope said. Read More
Pope prays ‘roar of the bombs’ in Middle East will cease
News from the region “continues to arouse deep dismay”, the US-born Pope said. Read More
Airstrikes, not occupation: Where Trump voters draw red lines on Iran
March 8 – A week into a war with Iran that is already unpopular with much of the American public, President Donald Trump has offered various explanations for the bombing…
Kuwait airport, Bahrain desalination unit struck as Iran intensifies Gulf attacks
Two border guards were also killed “while performing their national duty”. Read More
Trump says he ruled out having Kurdish forces join Iran war
Israel’s military had been working to open the way for Kurdish forces to take up positions in Iran’s north-west. Read More