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WorldPope Leo urges end to “spiral of violence” after US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Vatican City, Vatican City. Pope Leo said he is following events after US-Israeli strikes against Iran with “deep concern” and appealed for an end to what he called a “spiral of violence.” He urged…
WorldIranians mourn and celebrate after state TV announces death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Tehran, Iran. Some Iranians mourned while others celebrated after Iranian state TV announced the death of Supreme Leader…
WorldU.S. and Israel strike Iran as Israel and Trump say Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei was killed
Washington, United States. The United States and Israel launched what was described as their most ambitious attack on…
WorldMiddle East air strikes keep key Gulf airports closed, disrupting global air travel
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Global air travel remained heavily disrupted on Sunday as continued air strikes kept major…
WorldBlasts reported in Dubai and Doha as retaliatory strikes widen to Oman
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Loud blasts were heard in Dubai and the Qatari capital Doha for a second…
WorldEmirates suspends all Dubai hub flights until 3:00 PM UAE time on March 2, 2026
Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Emirates airline announced a total suspension of all flight operations to and from its…
WorldOman says Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight attacked off Musandam coast
Musandam, Oman. Oman’s Maritime Security Centre said on Sunday that the Palau-flagged oil tanker Skylight came under attack…
WorldIran oil supply risks rise after reported strikes and Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death
Tehran, Iran. Military strikes attributed to the United States and Israel, along with the death of Supreme Leader…
WorldTaliban say anti-aircraft fire targeted Pakistani aircraft over Kabul after pre-dawn explosions
Kabul, Afghanistan. Explosions and heavy gunfire were reported in Kabul before dawn on Sunday as Taliban forces targeted…
WorldIran school explosion kills at least 108 amid US and Israel air strikes, prosecutor says
Tehran, Iran. At least 108 people have died in an explosion at a school in southern Iran, a…
WorldIsrael reports new strikes on Iran after Khamenei death as regional tensions rise
Jerusalem, Israel. Israel said it launched another wave of strikes on Iran on Sunday, as Iran’s state media…