Americans struggle as costs surge amid Iran war: ‘I’m worried we won’t make it’ Following the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, gas prices, grocery bills and mortgage rates have all climbed The Guardian - US · Mar 29
Hungarians' growing anger at living in EU's 'most corrupt state' Hungarian leader Viktor Orban's officially declared wealth is fairly modest: some savings and a jointly owned villa in Budapest. But voters in what Transparency International deems the EU's most corrupt country believe otherwise. Radio France Internationale · Mar 29
'Provided satellite images': Zelenskyy alleges Russian link behind Iranian strikes on US bases in Middle East Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy claimed that Russia captured satellite images of US air bases in the Gulf region, including Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, “multiple times” ahead of an Iranian attack. The Times of India · Mar 29
The Latest: Regional powers to meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end Mideast fighting Regional powers plan to meet in Pakistan to discuss how to end the fighting in the Middle East after about 2,500 U.S. Marines arrived in the region and Iranian-backed Houthi rebels entered the monthlong war The Independent UK · Mar 29
Iran-backed Houthis enter the monthlong war and could further threaten global shipping Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have entered the monthlong war in the Middle East and claimed they launched missiles toward Israel The Independent UK · Mar 29
Worries about global economic pain deepen as the war in Iran drags on U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran have darkened the outlook for the world economy The Independent UK · Mar 29
Full scale invasion or special ops? Inside Pentagon plan for US boots in Iran The US military is developing plans for potential ground operations in Iran, ranging from targeted raids to limited troop deployments, as a contingency measure. While the White House maintains no decision has been made, the Pentagon is preparing options to neutralize specific threats, reflecting a widening gap between readiness and… The Times of India · Mar 29
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy drums up defence agreements with Gulf states on countering missiles and drones Ukraine leader says signs with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, with one to come with the United Arab Emirates, as Iran presses aerial campaign against neighbours. What we know on day 1,495 The Guardian - AU · Mar 29
A Houthi missile attack on Israel stokes fears of renewed Red Sea shipping strikes Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen have launch missiles toward Israel and raised fears of new attacks on Red Sea shipping The Independent UK · Mar 28
One Of The Ships Carrying Russian Oil In The Atlantic Arrived In Venezuela Rather Than Cuba One of two ships carrying Russian oil that appeared to be heading to Cuba arrived in Venezuelan waters, according to a new report. Latin Times · Mar 28
'Saudi pact becoming a problem for us': Why Pak wants to host US-Iran peace talks Pakistan’s push to host US–Iran peace talks is being shaped as much by urgency as by opportunity. Islamabad is growing increasingly wary that its defence pact with Saudi Arabia could pull it deeper into a widening regional conflict. The Times of India · Mar 28
Turkey-Azerbaijan alliance strained by opposing stances on Israel As Azerbaijan is hit by drone attacks and its security forces claim to have arrested Iranian agents planning attacks against Israeli interests, fears of contagion in the Iranian war are rising. For Turkey, which has a defence alliance with Azerbaijan, its relationship with Baku is complicated by the latter's close… Radio France Internationale · Mar 28
Israeli airstrike kills three journalists covering the war in Lebanon Top officials in Lebanon condemned the strike, with President Joseph Aoun calling it a ‘flagrant crime that violates all laws and agreements that protect journalists’ The Independent UK · Mar 28
US has destroyed only a third of Iran’s missiles, intelligence suggests Reuters report contradicts Trump’s claims that Tehran’s arsenal has been largely wiped out Middle East crisis The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
The Times of India · Mar 28 Ukraine signs defence pact with Qatar after Saudi deal, expands drone warfare cooperation Ukraine has inked new defence pacts with Qatar and Saudi Arabia, following a similar agreement with the UAE. These deals focus on drone warfare expertise, joint projects, and technological exchange. Kyiv aims to leverage its experience countering Russian drones to assist Gulf nations facing threats, potentially trading its interceptors for…
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Houthi forces enter Iran conflict with missile attacks on Israeli military sites Escalation represents dangerous spread of war and brings threat of even more damage to the global economy
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 As US troops sail to Middle East, how likely is Trump to order boots on the ground? Secretary of state Marco Rubio repeats administration’s belief that US can achieve its aims without a ground war
Radio France Internationale · Mar 28 “Orban-Gate” investigation fundraiser takes off two weeks before Hungary elections More than 20,000 individuals had donated by Saturday to a fud for a former Hungarian police investigator who exposed a covert operation allegedly targeting the opposition of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, two weeks before elections.
International Business Times · Mar 28 Houthis Launch First Strike On Israel As Iran War Widens Across Middle East Israel said it detected a missile launched from Yemen and moved to intercept it, with no immediate reports of casualties or damage. The Houthis claimed the attack targeted sensitive Israeli military sites.
The Times of India · Mar 28 One month in, new front opens as Yemen’s Houthis enter Iran-Israel war The Iran-Israel war has entered a new phase on Saturday with Yemen’s Houthi rebels launching their first strike on Israel since the conflict began. The move opens a fresh front in a war that has already spread across multiple countries and disrupted global trade and energy markets.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Hundreds of organised protests show resilience of Iranian regime, experts say More than 850 public demonstrations of support held since start of war and at least 1,400 arrests, research reveals
Radio France Internationale · Mar 28 Yemen's Houthis launch first missile attack on Israel during Mideast war Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi rebels on Saturday claimed their first strike on Israel since the start of the Middle East war a month ago, after the Israeli military said it was intercepting an attack.
The Independent UK · Mar 28 Israel says it intercepted first incoming missile from Yemen as war in Middle East intensifies Israel’s military says it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen toward Israel for the first time
The Guardian - UK · Mar 28 Gulf countries warn of rising threat from Iran-backed militias and proxies Fears grow that Tehran may start activating sleeper cells across Middle East as part of war with US and Israel
The Times of India · Mar 28 War to end in ‘weeks, not months’: Rubio says no need to send ground troops to Iran US secretary of state Marco Rubio stated military operations against Iran are expected to conclude within weeks, not months, without ground troops. Despite ongoing conflict and disruptions to global energy supplies, Washington anticipates a response to its 15-point proposal aimed at ending the war, as Iran faces further strikes on…