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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U.S., Russian envoys hold talks in Florida on Ukraine peace push
United States and Russian representatives held what Washington described as “productive and constructive” talks in Florida aimed at advancing a diplomatic path to end the war in Ukraine. U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev took part in the discussions, which focused on conflict resolution and possible next steps.
Pakistan says 92 militants killed after coordinated attacks in Balochistan
Pakistan says security forces killed at least 92 militants after armed groups launched simultaneous attacks across multiple districts in Balochistan, stretching from Quetta to the port city of Gwadar. Fifteen security personnel and at least 18 civilians, including women and children, were killed. The banned Baloch Liberation Army claimed responsibility, while the military accused Indian-sponsored militants of directing the assaults.
Blasts in Ahvaz and Bandar Abbas leave five dead in Iran
Separate explosions in the city of Ahvaz and at the port of Bandar Abbas killed five people and injured several others, Iranian media reported. Authorities say both incidents are under investigation and rejected online claims of targeted attacks. Two Israeli officials told Reuters that Israel was not involved.
U.S. releases millions of Epstein documents referencing Trump, Musk and Prince Andrew
The U.S. Department of Justice has released more than three million pages of records related to Jeffrey Epstein, including files referencing Donald Trump, Elon Musk and Prince Andrew. Officials say the disclosure followed an extensive review process and aims to meet transparency requirements while protecting victims’ identities.
UK and Japan agree to strengthen critical mineral supply chains
The United Kingdom and Japan have agreed to deepen co-operation on critical mineral supply chains and economic security during talks in Tokyo. Prime Ministers Keir Starmer and Sanae Takaichi also agreed to expand co-operation in cyber security and space.
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.
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.
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.
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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