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March 19, 2026 2:34 PM

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US issues stark warning to Iran following missile strikes on Qatar’s key energy infrastructure

The United States has issued a stark warning to Iran following missile strikes on Qatar’s key energy infrastructure, as tensions continue to escalate across West Asia. President Donald Trump said Washington would respond forcefully to any further Iranian attacks on Qatari facilities, warning he coul...

March 19, 2026 1:55 PM

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Bangladesh: Security tightened in Dhaka ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr

In Bangladesh, the capital city of Dhaka has taken on an unusually calm appearance as a massive pre-Eid-ul-Fitr exodus empties streets, with millions leaving to celebrate the festival with their families across the country. A weeklong public holiday has accelerated the annual migration, turning typi...

March 19, 2026 12:10 PM

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UK: Urgent public health alert issued after deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent

In the United Kingdom, an urgent public health alert has been issued after a deadly meningitis outbreak in Kent, with health workers across England urged to look out for signs of infection. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued the alert as a vaccination programme targeting about 5,000 studen...

March 19, 2026 12:08 PM

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USS Gerald R. Ford Headed to Souda Bay for Repairs After Fire

The US military aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R. Ford has temporarily shifted away from its operational role linked to tensions with Iran and is heading to a US Navy base in Souda Bay for repairs after a recent onboard fire. This came amid military operations against Iran are still in full swing, par...

March 19, 2026 11:56 AM

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Iran hits Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City causing extensive damage

Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City came under Iranian missile attacks yesterday, which escalate the diplomatic tension between two countries. QatarEnergy, which is the country's state-owned petroleum company, said in a statement that emergency response teams were deployed immediately to contain the ...

March 19, 2026 8:46 AM

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UN Secretary‑General strongly condemns Pakistani airstrike on hospital in Kabul

UN Secretary‑General Antonio Guterres has strongly condemned a deadly Pakistani airstrike on a hospital in Kabul, calling for an independent investigation into the incident. A spokesperson for the Secretary-General said Mr Guterres stressed that under international law, patients, medical personnel, ...

March 18, 2026 9:53 PM

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Sri Lanka: Bailey Bridge built with Indian assistance restores key coastal link

  A 240-foot Bailey Bridge built with Indian assistance was inaugurated on Sri Lanka’s Chilaw-Thoduwawa Road, restoring a key coastal link damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The bridge was jointly opened by Sri Lankan Minister A.H.M.H. Abayarathna and India’s High Commissioner Santosh Jha, highlighting New ...