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The new government in Nepal extends an opportunity to fashion a forward-looking bilateral relationship
Iran says its nuclear programme is for peaceful purposes and that as a signatory of the NPT it has the right to peaceful nuclear enrichment
The weather has already prompted the closure of several highways, officials in central and eastern Afghanistan said, with further rain and storms forecast for March 31
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Moscow and Washington had been in touch over the shipment
The country has already barred U.S. from using jointly-operated military bases; Defence Minister calls the war profoundly illegal and unjust
The gold mining site at Jebel Iraq has been the site of violent clashes between illegal miners and mining companies
The major news headlines of the day and more.
A month after the beginning of U.S.-Israel strikes against Iranian targets, here are key developments in the war over the past 30 days.
The United States of America is in serious discussions with a new and more reasonable regime to end our Military Operations in Iran, Mr. Trump wrote in a social media post
Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested in pre-dawn raids on March 28
The U.S. Tsunami Warning Center said there was no tsunami threat from the earthquake
Kuwaits Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy said a service building at one of its power and water distillation plants was damaged during the attack, according to the state-run KUNA news agency
The IRGC praised his efforts, particularly in helping Iran maintain a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz.
Netanyahus government is in the final months of its four-year term and is required to hold elections by the end of October
War and heavy Iranian security along the Iran-Iraq Kurdish border are cutting families off and crushing daily life, according to people reached by The Associated Press
Mr. Dar fell down while calling Badr Abdelatty to the stage after he arrived at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Australia has provided aircraft to assist with the defence of the United Arab Emirates after a request from the country, but has ruled out sending naval ships to assist in reopening the Strait of Hormuz
Beijing will bar Mr. Furuya's entry into China and freeze his property and other assets in the country effective immediately, China's Foreign Ministry said
The Air China flight was welcomed by the Chinese Ambassador to North Korea, Wang Yajun, and other diplomats, according to Chinese state media
Former spymaster Ye Win Oo was promoted to head the military at a ceremony in the capital Naypyidaw
Asked whether there could be a deal with Iran this coming week, Mr. Trump said: I do see a deal in Iran. Could be soon.
Iran has threatened to launch its own ground invasion of Gulf Arab countries and new attacks if U.S. troops land on its territory
It would be the first shipment of oil to the island since January, bringing some temporary relief to a country of 9.6 million people that has endured a deepening energy and economic crisis
The UN force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) said one of their peacekeepers was killed after a projectile hit one of their positions
The company takes oil or natural gas and processes them into chemical products used to make everyday materials like plastics and chemicals
Afghan deputy government spokesman Hamdullah Fitrat said that mortars and other heavy weaponry were used Sunday afternoon to strike rural areas and civilian homes on the outskirts of the city of Asadabad in Kunar Province
Mr. Sharif was talking to Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan, who called on the Prime Minister, according to a statement by the PMO
Dar said that he also briefed the visiting dignitaries on the prospects of potential U.S.-Iran talks in Islamabad
The conflict, which began with joint Israel-U.S. strikes on February 28, spread throughout West Asia and sent ripples through the global economy
Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during a visit to the northern command, said that Hezbollah still retained esidual capabilities to fire rockets at Israel, but the group had been severely hit by Israeli forces.
Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Friar Francesco Ielpo were stopped by police while walking to the church, built on the site where Christians believe Jesus was crucified and rose from the dead, the Latin Patriarchate of Jerusalem said
Hong Kong this month amended its enforcement rules for the national security regime, making it an offence in national security cases to refuse to provide passwords or other decryption assistance to access an electronic device
Ukraine has intensified retaliatory attacks on Russian infrastructure -- including refineries, oil depots and ports -- saying they are justified as part of the effort to cut revenues funding Russia's offensive
Protesting Trump's war in West Asia, as well as his domestic hardline policies, people gathered in thousands across U.S. cities
I think they can probably withstand this war for six months to a year, probably longer than they themselves thought at the beginning of this war.But I dont think that would be good for them at all, Mr. Tripti says
The arrests came a day after the newly formed Balendra Shah government decided to implement the report of the probe commission into the Gen Z protests in its first cabinet meeting
Pope Leo said that during Holy Week, Christians cannot forget how many people around the world are suffering as Christ did
Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf called for unity among Iranians, saying the country was in a major global war that was at its most critical stage
Nicolas Maduro is only allowed to communicate by phone with his family and lawyers for a maximum of 15 minutes per call, a source said
The announcement came a day after ex-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested over their alleged roles in a deadly crackdown on anti-corruption protesters in September.
The former soldier who has resigned as the National Counterterrorism chief over the war on Iran says Israel and its powerful lobby led the U.S. into the conflict
A series of loud explosions was heard on Sunday (March 29, 2026) across the Iranian capital
The rise of the former IRGC commander as the Secretary of Irans National Security Council suggests the Guards are tightening their grip on Irans state machinery
Aluminium Bahrain, one of the worlds largest aluminium producers, said two employees were wounded in an Iranian strike targeting its facility on Saturday (March 28, 2026)
The test likely indicates Mr. Kim is intent on enlarging and modernising an arsenal of missiles capable of reaching the United States mainland.
Iran Guards said, We advise all employees, professors, and students of American universities in the region and residents of their surrounding areas stay a kilometre away from campuses.
Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public, the Derby police said in its Facebook post.

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