World
Qeshm: Iran’s Subterranean Missile Hub and Natural Wonder
Beneath the labyrinthine salt caves and emerald mangrove forests of Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, a different kind of architecture lies buried.
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Business
Closing Arguments in Trial Over Musk's Twitter Purchase
The civil trial centres on a class-action lawsuit filed just before Musk took control of Twitter, which was renamed X.
World
Neighbors Prepare for Refugee Surge as Iran War Intensifies
Islamabad, Pakistan — The war launched by the United States and Israel on Iran has killed more than 1,400 people in the country, set off retaliatory attacks by Tehran targeting Gulf nations and Israel, and pushed global oil prices above $100 a barrel.
Health
Epstein Urged Zuckerman to Relinquish Financial Control Over Health
Jeffrey Epstein urged Canadian-American media and real estate mogul Mortimer Zuckerman to relinquish control of his financial affairs over what he claimed was the magnate’s “potentially dangerous” cognitive impairment, according to files released by the United States Department of Justice.
World
Iran Seeks World Cup Matches Moved to Mexico
The national football federation wants to relocate its group matches to Mexico due to the ongoing US-Israel war on Iran.
World
EU: Iran Is Not Europe's War, No Naval Expansion
EU says Iran is 'not Europe's war' NewsFeed EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said there is no appetite to expand Europe’s naval mission to the Strait of Hormuz. She said the bloc is not part of the war but remains focused on restoring key energy and trade routes. Published On 17 Mar 2026
World
Former Marine: Trump Is Wrong on War with Iran
Marine turned anti-war protester says Trump wrong on Israel, Iran NewsFeed “Right is right, wrong is wrong, and Trump’s wrong.” Former Marine Brian McGinnis, whose hand was broken by police and a congressman earlier this month in a protest at the US Capitol, says Donald Trump is “wrong” when it...
Sports
Venezuela Beats Italy, Advances to WBC Final vs. U.S.
Venezuela is through to its first World Baseball Classic final and will play the host nation for the title in Florida.
U.S. News
Middle East conflict delays South African fruit exports
NewsFeed South Africa’s fruit exporters are facing mounting losses and disruption as the US-Israel war on Iran enters its fourth week, threatening a $1.3 billion market in the Middle East. Fahmida Miller reports from Cape Town, South Africa. Published On 17 Mar 2026
World
Cuba Invites Exiles to Invest, Says 'Doors Are Open'
Cuba also says it is removing impediments to US businesses and other foreign investors.
U.S. News
Cuba’s Grid Fails as US Oil Blockade Sparks Islandwide Blackouts
Cuba faces nationwide blackouts amid US oil blockade NewsFeed Cuba’s national power grid has collapsed amid an ongoing US-imposed oil blockade, causing blackouts across the country. Cuba has not received oil shipments since early January. Published On 17 Mar 2026
Politics
Jeffries: Trump's Iran War a 'Reckless War of Choice'
Top Democrat in US House slams Trump’s ‘reckless war of choice’ NewsFeed “Reckless war of choice.” US House of Representatives Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries criticised Donald Trump for what he called a failure to adequately prepare for the consequences of launching a war on Iran.
