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March 25, 2026

U.S.-Israeli Airstrikes: Iran eases Strait of Hormuz transit rules amid oil shock

Ships must comply with Iranian security regulations and coordinate their passage with relevant authorities, the mission said late on Tuesday.

Vessels along Strait of Hormuz (Photo credit: Benoit Tessier/File Photo/Reuters]
March 25, 2026

Brazil’s ex-President Bolsonaro under house arrest for health reasons

Mr Bolsonaro, 71, is serving a prison sentence of more than 27 years for an attempted coup and was most recently detained at the Papuda prison complex in Brasília.

Brazil's ex-President Jair Bolsonaro
March 24, 2026

Middle East Crisis: Pakistan ready to host U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad, says PM

The PM added that Pakistan “fully supports ongoing efforts to pursue dialogue” in the interest of regional and global stability.

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif
March 24, 2026

‘Married at First Sight’ star Mel Schilling loses battle to cancer

Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling passed away peacefully today, surrounded by love,” Brisbane wrote.

Melanie Jane Brisbane-Schilling
March 24, 2026

Groups petition European Commision over FIFA’s pricy 2026 World Cup tickets

The complaint came months after the FSE joined football fans around the world to criticise the exorbitant ticket prices for the upcoming tournament.

FIFA 2026
March 24, 2026

Indonesia strengthens fight against tuberculosis

The TB vaccine candidate M72/AS01E has entered phase 3 clinical trials in Indonesia.

Indonesia
March 24, 2026

Middle East Crisis: China urges immediate ceasefire

Lin said, “The protracted war does not serve anyone’s interest.”

Middle East
March 24, 2026

North Korea threatens South Korea, says nuclear status irreversible

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country would permanently strengthen its nuclear forces and treat South Korea as its most hostile state.

Kim Jong Un (Credit: ABC News)
March 24, 2026

Airstrikes on Iraq’s Shi’ite PMF site kill commander, 14 others

The PMF confirmed in a statement the death of its Anbar commander, Saad al-Baiji, and 14 of his companions.

Airstrikes
March 24, 2026

Sri Lanka issues fuel, energy conservation guidelines amid Mideast tensions

Sri Lanka has issued guidelines to government institutions on the prudent use of energy amid potential disruptions to fuel imports due to escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Cars on Sri Lankan highway