Iran announces 60 per cent minimum wage hike: Local media
The country adjusts its minimum wage yearly to account for inflation. Read More
Hundreds join banned UK pro-Palestinian march
Police arrested 12 people and were investigating anti-Israeli chants allegedly made at the rally. Read More
Fire contained in vicinity of Dubai airport after drone attack; flights suspended
No injuries were reported, the authorities said. Read More
Trump says talks with Cuba ongoing, action possible after Iran
March 15 – U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States could soon reach a deal with Cuba or take other action, signaling that developments in the…
Britain’s Starmer vows to protect ‘working people’ from Middle East conflict fallout
A £50 million (S$84.9 million) package will be set out for vulnerable households who rely on heating oil. Read More
Gaza ministry says Israeli strike on police vehicle kills nine
Gaza’s civil defence agency had also reported another four people killed in an earlier Israeli strike. Read More
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 16, 2026
While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, March 16, 2026. Read More
US officials predict quick end to Iran war, while Tehran says it can outlast foes
US Energy Secretary Chris Wright expects the conflict to end “in the next few weeks” and prices to go down after that. Read More
Israel and Lebanon expected to hold talks soon, Israeli officials say
JERUSALEM, March 15 – Israel and Lebanon are expected to hold talks in the coming days aimed at securing a durable ceasefire that would see Hezbollah disarmed, two Israeli officials…
Afghan asylum-seeker dies in ICE custody, US advocacy group says
The former soldier who had worked with the US military in Afghanistan was arrested outside his apartment. Read More