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World

March 8, 2026

Rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah wins Nepal election

After the protests, the government lifted the social media ban before Mr Oli resigned.

Balendra Shah
March 8, 2026

Erdogan warns Iran attacks threaten regional, global stability

Mr Erdogan reaffirmed Türkiye’s strong commitment to deepening cooperation with the UK.

Recep Tayyip Erdogan (Credit: BBC)
March 8, 2026

Women hold only 64% of legal rights enjoyed by men globally: UN 

The UN chief urged support for UN Women and women’s movements worldwide.

UN
March 7, 2026

Pakistani driver killed as Iran fires fresh missiles at Dubai despite president’s promise not to attack neighbours

The UAE Ministry of Defence, in a post on X on Saturday, said its air defence was intercepting ballistic missiles and drone threats from Iran.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian at the UNGA
March 7, 2026

Turkish president, Iraqi Kurdish leader discuss regional situation

Mr Erdogan said Türkiye will continue its efforts against actions that could drive the region into long-term disaster.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Iraqi Kurdish Regional Government President Nechirvan Barzani
March 7, 2026

Israeli envoy accuses Iran of sponsoring terrorism in Nigeria, other nations

Mr Freeman said, “Nigeria has been on the receiving end of terrorism from Iran.”

Flag-Iran
March 6, 2026
Ghanaian soldiers
March 6, 2026

Number of out-of-school children doubled in UK’s Lancashire: Report

The figure excludes homeschooled children, whose number rose by 300 per cent to 3,600 during the same period.

School children in Lancashire
March 6, 2026
Marco Rubio and M23 rebel group