Iran is 'open' to talks on Strait of Hormuz, Iranian FM says - Middle East conflict on 15 March
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues ...
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1. Azerbaijan marks Karabakh victory with solidarity from Türkiye and Pakistan
Azerbaijan celebrated the fifth anniversary of its Second Karabakh War victory with a grand parade in Baku, attended by Presidents Ilham Aliyev and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. President Aliyev hailed the liberation of Shusha as the turning point of the 44-day war, reaffirming Azerbaijan’s sovereignty and unity with Türkiye and Pakistan.
2. Afghanistan-Pakistan peace talks collapse, ceasefire continues, Taliban says
Peace talks between Afghanistan and Pakistan collapsed after Islamabad demanded Kabul take responsibility for Pakistan’s internal security, which the Taliban called unrealistic. Despite the breakdown, both sides said the ceasefire remains in place as Turkey continues efforts to mediate lasting stability between the neighbours.
3. Russian attacks target nuclear substations, kill seven, Ukraine says
Russia launched one of its largest overnight assaults on Ukraine, killing seven people and striking power substations that supply two nuclear plants, prompting warnings of “deliberate threats to nuclear safety.” President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged tougher sanctions on Moscow as energy facilities burned and thousands were left without power across multiple regions.
4. Rodrigo Paz sworn in as Bolivia's new President
Rodrigo Paz was sworn in as Bolivia’s new president, ending nearly two decades of one-party rule and ushering in a new political era. Taking the oath before lawmakers and regional leaders, Paz vowed to uphold the Constitution and restore stability amidst Bolivia’s deep economic crisis.
5. Tornado in southern Brazil kills six, injures hundreds
A powerful tornado tore through Brazil’s southern state of Parana, killing six people and injuring more than 400, with over half of Rio Bonito do Iguacu’s urban area severely damaged. President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged full federal support for rescue and reconstruction efforts as authorities work to aid about 1,000 displaced residents.
A long-running investigation has suggested that the street artist known as Banksy may be legally named David Jones. A report indicates that Jones was previously known as Robin Gunningham, a name long associated with Banksy, before legally changing his name several years ago.
A widening conflict involving Iran, the United States and Israel has triggered escalating military strikes across the Middle East, disrupted shipping through the strategic Strait of Hormuz and raised concerns over global energy supplies. This live report tracks the latest developments.
North Korea fired what appeared to be a ballistic missile on Saturday (14 March), Japanese and South Korean officials said. The development comes amid the joint annual U.S.-South Korea "Freedom Shield" military drills and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok's visit to Washington.
Iran says it is open to talks with countries seeking safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz - disrupted by recent attacks - as Israel continues to launch wide‑scale strikes on Iranian infrastructure in the west. This live report tracks the latest developments.
Ukrainian drones struck an oil refinery and a key port in Russia’s southern Krasnodar region overnight (13-14 March), local authorities said, causing injuries and damage. In separate action, Russian air attacks on Ukrainian territory killed and wounded civilians near Kyiv, officials reported.
Canada and the five Nordic countries have agreed to deepen cooperation in military procurement and other areas, in the latest push by Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to build new global alliances.
Top U.S. and Chinese economic officials launched a new round of talks in Paris on Sunday (15 March) to resolve issues in their trade truce. The discussions aim to smooth the way for U.S. President Donald Trump’s visit to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the end of March.
Ukraine wants money and technology in return for helping Middle Eastern nations that have sought its expertise as they defend against Iranian kamikaze drones, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said, after Kyiv sent specialists to the region.
French voters head to the polls on Sunday (15 March) to elect their mayors in a closely watched ballot seen as a test of the strength of the far-right and the resilience of mainstream parties ahead of next year's presidential vote.
Tens of millions of Vietnamese were voting on Sunday (15 March) to elect members of parliament from a list of candidates almost exclusively fielded by the Communist Party, ensuring the party's continued overwhelming dominance.
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