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Wednesday, 25 March 2026 · Global Edition · Updated 17:25 CST
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US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report

The deployments could help provide Trump with additional options but would further entrench US in a foreign war.

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Why Trump's attacks and threats to Iran's Kharg Island are a big deal

If the U.S. follows through on its threats to bomb the oil assets on Kharg Island, the war would likely escalate and oil prices would increase exponentially.

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Japan's PM to visit Trump as president continues pleas for help with Strait of Hormuz

As Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi prepares for her first White House visit, President Donald Trump calls for Japan and other allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.

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NPR's Leila Fadel talks about her experience in Iraq amid the Iran war

NPR's Leila Fadel discusses what she was hoping to learn and what she found during her recent trip to Iraq amid the war with Iran that has engulfed the region.

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Israel and Iran attack gas facilities, in a major escalation that rattles markets

President Trump said that Israel acted alone when it struck the South Pars gas field in Iran. Trump threatened Iran to halt its attacks on Qatar's facilities, or face a "blow up" of their South Pars field.

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War enters new phase as Israel attack on Iran gasfield sparks Gulf response

Saudis have warned of 'military actions, if necessary', but Gulf states in 'diplomatic bind' as they mull response.

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‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?

Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.

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Baking in rubble: Gaza woman keeps Eid traditions alive despite shortages

Border closures and rising prices make Eid baking difficult in Gaza, but families persist to keep traditions alive.

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Trump attempts to distance US from Israeli strikes on key Iranian gasfield

Questions raised over US knowledge of Israeli plans to attack key Iranian gasfield as energy sites become targets.

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Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days

The UN reports over one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children accounting for one-third.

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Iran war: What is happening on day 20 of US-Israel attacks?

The Iran war enters day 20 as Israeli and Iranian attacks hit energy infrastructure across region.

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Social media making young people less happy, report finds

Heavy social media use has contributed to 'worrying decline' in wellbeing in Western countries, report says.

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US intelligence agencies not expecting China to invade Taiwan in 2027

US spy agencies says Chinese leadership still prefers to pursue unification with Taiwan 'without use of force'.

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Iran executes three convicted of killing police in recent pre-war unrest

Those executed were allegedly involved in the killing of two law enforcement personnel.

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Luka Doncic scores 40 points as Lakers defeat Rockets in NBA

Doncic recorded his 11th 40-point game of the season as the Lakers beat the Rockets for the second time in three days.

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