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March 17, 2026

U.S. counterterrorism boss resigns, alleges Israel pushed Trump into war against Iran

Mr Kent said he could not “in good conscience” support the ongoing war.

The director of the U.S. National Counterterrorism Center, Joe Kent.
March 17, 2026

Afghan officials say hundreds killed in Pakistani airstrike on Kabul

Afghanistan authorities have said that hundreds were killed and injured after Pakistan’s airstrike hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul on Monday.

Body bags used to illustrate this story (Credit: X)
March 17, 2026

Israel announces assassination of Iran’s leaders Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, announced the assassination of Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, on Tuesday.

Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani
March 17, 2026

Trump dismisses possibility of Israel launching nuclear strike on Iran

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed speculations raised by one of his advisers that Israel might resort to using nuclear weapons against Iran in any conflict.

Airstrikes
March 17, 2026

Former Syrian Assad prison official convicted of torture, immigration fraud in U.S.

A federal jury in Los Angeles on Monday convicted former Syrian prison official Samir Ousman Alsheikh of perpetrating torture and immigration fraud.

Samir Ousman Alsheikh
March 17, 2026

American tourists say experiences in Lagos will reshape Nigeria’s global perception

The visitors spent two days in Lagos experiencing different aspects of the city’s culture, including markets, museums, heritage sites and food tastings.

American tourists
March 17, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, U.S., others to eradicate hatred for Muslims

Mr Guterres on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, calling for a rejection of “the narratives of fear and exclusion”.

KANO MUSLIMS
March 17, 2026

China calls for deepening of global economic cooperation

Mr Gu said, “Last year, our export stood at $60.8 million. We are the largest in the world, in terms of overall cargo flow and foreign direct investment across China.”

Gu Jianxin, director-general of the Department of Foreign Affairs
March 17, 2026

Iran War: UK announces £53 million households support as heating oil costs skyrocket

The UK government has announced a £53 million support package to help vulnerable households cope with rising heating oil costs following a surge in global energy prices.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
March 17, 2026

Kennedy Centre board backs Trump’s plan to close for two-year renovation

Last December, the Kennedy Centre board voted to rename the centre after Mr Trump.

Kennedy Centre