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live Trump pauses attacks on energy infrastructure after 'in depth' conversations with Iran - Monday 23 March

Donald Trump's has announced a five day pause on attacking power plants and energy infrastructure after 'very good and productive conversations' with Iran over the last two days. He says talks will continue. The Middle East situation enters it's fourth week. Follow live.

Two dead as Air Canada Express plane hits ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport

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Plane crash

Two dead as Air Canada Express plane hits ground vehicle at New York's LaGuardia airport

The pilot and co-pilot of an Air Canada Express regional jet were killed after it collided with a fire truck while landing at New York's LaGuardia airport late on Sunday, in an incident that closed the airport, authorities and U.S. media said.

'Sickening' suspected arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in London

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London attack

'Sickening' suspected arson attack on Jewish volunteer ambulances in London

In UK's capital, four ambulances belonging to a Jewish community organisation in north London were set ablaze, police said on Monday, adding that the incident was being treated as an antisemitic hate crime. Chief Rabbi Sir Ephraim Mirvis called the incident "sickening."

Can Trump and Greenland influence Denmark's election outcome?

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Denmark Elections

Can Trump and Greenland influence Denmark's election outcome?

As Denmark gears up for a general election on 24 March, opinion polls show a narrow lead for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, whose numbers have been boosted by her firm stance against U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to annex Greenland to the U.S.

Images of Iranian children alleged to have been killed during war, shown in Tehran's metro stations

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Middle East conflict

Images of Iranian children alleged to have been killed during war, shown in Tehran's metro stations

In a metro station in downtown Tehran, pictures of Iranian school children alleged to have been killed by U.S.-Israel attacks are being displayed along the walls.

Region

South Caucasus Central Asia Middle East

Turkish authorities arrest journalist over alleged ‘misleading’ reporting

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View from Türkiye

Turkish authorities arrest journalist over alleged ‘misleading’ reporting

Turkish authorities on Sunday arrested a reporter for allegedly spreading false information, sparking small demonstrations by journalists and civil society groups in İstanbul and Ankara.

Israeli fire killed first Israeli civilian at border with Lebanon

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Middle East conflict

Israeli fire killed first Israeli civilian at border with Lebanon

Israel said on Monday its own forces had misfired artillery that killed an Israeli farmer near the Lebanese frontier, the first Israeli civilian killed in a border conflict being waged in parallel with the war in Iran.

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Middle East conflict

Azerbaijan’s airspace emerges as strategic lifeline amid Middle East conflict

As conflict continues to unsettle the Middle East, airlines are being forced to make difficult, fast-moving decisions - redrawing flight paths and searching for safe skies. Amid this uncertainty, Azerbaijan has emerged as a crucial gateway linking Europe and Asia.

IEA discussing further oil stock releases

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Middle East conflict

IEA discussing further oil stock releases

The International Energy Agency is consulting with governments in Asia and Europe on the release of more stockpiled oil "if necessary" due to the Iran war, Executive Director Fatih Birol said on Monday.

Chinese breakthrough in lithium batteries promises safer, longer-lasting power for electric vehicles and devices

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Chinese New Battery

Chinese breakthrough in lithium batteries promises safer, longer-lasting power for electric vehicles and devices

Chinese researchers have announced a major breakthrough in lithium battery technology - a development that could significantly improve the per...

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View from Türkiye

Turkish authorities arrest journalist over alleged ‘misleading’ reporting

Turkish authorities on Sunday arrested a reporter for allegedly spreading false information, sparking small demonstrations by journalists and civil...

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Denmark Elections

Can Trump and Greenland influence Denmark's election outcome?

As Denmark gears up for a general election on 24 March, opinion polls show a narrow lead for Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, whose numbers have b...

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Middle East conflict

Azerbaijan’s airspace emerges as strategic lifeline amid Middle East conflict

As conflict continues to unsettle the Middle East, airlines are being forced to make difficult, fast-moving decisions - redrawing flight paths and ...

Iran signals swift retaliation over threats to power infrastructure

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View from Iran

Iran signals swift retaliation over threats to power infrastructure

Four weeks into the U.S.-Israel war on Iran, military and civilian officials have strongly warned of immediate tit-for-tat attacks against U.S. tar...

Thousands gather in Tbilisi to bid a final farewell to Patriarch Ilia II

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View from Georgia

Thousands gather in Tbilisi to bid a final farewell to Patriarch Ilia II

Georgia bid farewell to Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II on Sunday (22 March). He was considered one of the most influential spiritual leaders in the country’s modern history.

World

World News

New Zealand permits fuel imports meeting Australian standards amid supply shock

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Middle East conflict

New Zealand permits fuel imports meeting Australian standards amid supply shock

New Zealand will temporarily permit fuel meeting Australian standards to be imported for up to 12 months, the government said on Monday, as it seeks to mitigate supply risks linked to the Middle East conflict and soaring prices.

Violent protests in Tirana amid alleged corruption case

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Albania

Violent protests in Tirana amid alleged corruption case

Violent clashes broke out between police and opposition protesters in Tirana on Sunday (22 March) as demonstrators were demanding the resignation of the Albanian government following corruption allegations against the deputy prime minister.

Sudan hospital drone strike kills at least 64, WHO says

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Sudan conflict

Sudan hospital drone strike kills at least 64, WHO says

A drone attack on a hospital in East Darfur, Sudan, has killed at least 64 people and injured 89 more, the World Health Organisation (WHO) reported on Saturday.

Belgium commemorates Brussels attacks 10 years on

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Commemoration

Belgium commemorates Brussels attacks 10 years on

Belgium has marked the 10th-anniversary of the 2016 Brussels terror attacks, remembering the victims of the country’s deadliest peacetime attack and reflecting on changes to national security.

Business

Business Economy Markets

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Business News

CIS business owners highlight UAE security amid Middle East conflict

The prevailing security situation in the region has done little to deter entrepreneurs from the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) who continue to view Dubai as a premier and safe location for business.

French court rules against government's appeal to shut down Chinese online retailer Shein

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France Shein Court Case

French court rules against government's appeal to shut down Chinese online retailer Shein

The French government’s bid to suspend the marketplace of Chinese online retailer Shein in the country has been overruled by a Paris Court of Appeal.

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

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Fuel Prices

China raises gasoline and diesel prices as it pushes greener transport

China has raised the retail prices of petrol and diesel after global oil prices climbed sharply. The country’s top economic planning body, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), announced the move after reviewing international oil market trends.

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Global markets

Global markets remain volatile as Middle East conflict drives energy surge

Global financial markets remained on edge on Friday as the escalating war involving the United States, Israel and Iran continued to rattle investors, fuelling volatility in stocks and sending energy prices sharply higher.

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

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CHINESE ECONOMY

China unveils 15th Five-Year Plan to accelerate high-tech industrial growth

China’s top leadership has unveiled a new push to turn advanced technologies into large-scale industrial priorities as part of the country’s upcoming 15th Five-Year Plan, which will guide economic and social development from 2026 to 2030.

Culture

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AI to recreate Val Kilmer's performance in film after actor’s death

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Film Innovation

AI to recreate Val Kilmer's performance in film after actor’s death

Late Hollywood actor Val Kilmer will appear posthumously in the upcoming film "As Deep as the Grave" through the use of generative artificial intelligence, in what producers describe as a first-of-its-kind performance.

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

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BTS Comeback

BTS documentary ‘THE RETURN’ to premiere on Netflix after hiatus

South Korean pop sensation BTS, one of the world’s biggest music acts known for their record-breaking albums, global tours and devoted fanbase ARMY, will return to the spotlight in a new documentary, BTS: THE RETURN, premiering globally on Netflix on 27 March.

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

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Academy Awards

Oscars 2026 Winners: 'One battle after another', 'Sinners' sweep awards

'One Battle After Another' tops the Oscars with 6 awards, followed by 'Sinners' which takes 4, 'Frankenstein' 3 and Netflix's most-watched film in its history, 'KPop Demon Hunters' winning 2. There was also the rare event of a tie.

Oscars 2026 nominations announced: 'Sinners' breaks record with 16 nods