Iran wants ‘serious review’ of Arab Gulf ties, denies role in Saudi oil attacks
The Iranian ambassador to Saudi Arabia has decried the Arab states’ excessive reliance on external powers. Read More
In heavy rain, Lebanese fleeing war huddle under makeshift shelters
BEIRUT/SIDON, March 15 – Hussain Murtada and his family are camping in the back of a small truck, a flimsy tarpaulin shielding them from a storm on Sunday, with no…
Iran denies asking for ceasefire after Trump says it wants deal
But it was ready to negotiate with countries for selected oil tankers to pass through the key Strait of Hormuz export route. Read More
Iran warns against wider war as Trump asks allies to escort ships
Iran said it has evidence that US bases on its Arab neighbours were being used to launch attacks. Read More
Thiel’s secretive Rome conference draws Church attention
ROME, March 15 – Peter Thiel, the U.S. billionaire venture capitalist and early supporter of President Donald Trump, launched on Sunday a series of closed-door lectures in Rome exploring the…
Pope Leo decries ‘atrocious’ violence in Iran war, urges ceasefire
He added that the situation in Lebanon was also a cause of “great concern”. Read More
Canada and Nordics seek closer ‘middle power’ cooperation
OSLO, March 15 – Canada and the five Nordic countries on Sunday said they have agreed to deepen cooperation on military industrial production and other topics, in the latest push…
Israel approves emergency military funding as Iran war rages
Israel has been targeted daily by Iranian ballistic missile fire since Feb 28. Read More
Uganda opposition leader Bobi Wine says he has left country after disputed vote
KAMPALA, March 15 – Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said he has temporarily left the country after two months in hiding in the wake of a presidential election in January…
Iran arrests 20 over suspected links to Israel: Media
They were found to be “sending details of military, law enforcement and security locations” to Israel. Read More