Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut and Southern Lebanon as Displacement Tops One Million
Israeli air strikes hit multiple areas in and around Beirut and southern Lebanon on Tuesday, as the conflict with Hezbollah deepened and the humanitarian toll climbed sharply. Lebanese authorities say more than one million people have now been displaced since the latest escalation began on March 2, while the death toll has risen to more than 880.
March 17, 2026
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Families Search for Missing Relatives After Deadly Strike on Kabul Rehab Center
Desperate families gathered outside Kabul’s Omid drug rehabilitation hospital on Tuesday, searching for missing relatives after Afghan Taliban authorities said a Pakistani air strike on the facility killed more than 400 people and wounded about 250 others. Pakistan denied targeting civilians and said its strikes were aimed at military and terrorist infrastructure.
March 17, 2026
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Palestinian Activist Leqaa Kordia Released From U.S. Immigration Detention After Year in Custody
Leqaa Kordia, a Palestinian activist detained in the United States after taking part in pro-Palestine demonstrations linked to Columbia University, has been released after spending about a year in immigration custody in Texas, according to Reuters, Al Jazeera, The Washington Post and The Guardian.
March 17, 2026
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Trump Was Warned Iran Could Retaliate Against Gulf Allies, Sources Say
President Donald Trump was warned before the U.S. attack on Iran that Tehran could respond by striking American allies in the Gulf, according to Reuters, citing a U.S. official and multiple sources familiar with intelligence assessments. The report undercuts Trump’s public claim that Iran’s retaliation against Gulf states came as a surprise.
March 17, 2026
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India Turns to Diplomacy With Iran to Ease Hormuz Passage for Its Ships
India is stepping up diplomatic engagement with Iran in an effort to ease shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, as the worsening conflict in the Middle East continues to threaten one of the world’s most critical energy routes. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said talks with Tehran had already produced some results, after two Indian flagged gas tankers were allowed to pass through the strait following discussions between the two sides.
March 16, 2026
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Rafah Crossing Closure Traps Gaza Patients Without Medical Treatment
The closure of the Rafah crossing has again cut off a critical route for sick and wounded Palestinians in Gaza, leaving thousands of patients unable to reach treatment abroad and deepening pressure on a health system already battered by war. Humanitarian agencies say medical evacuations through Rafah and Kerem Shalom have been suspended since February 28, halting transfers for patients whose care is unavailable inside Gaza.
March 16, 2026
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Ukraine Struggles to Hold Financial Stability Amid Prolonged War
While the fighting with Russia continues on the battlefield, Ukraine is also facing a harsh struggle on the financial front. The government is trying to keep the economy stable, fund the military, and preserve basic public services at a time when wartime costs remain extreme and outside support is still essential. European institutions have moved to reinforce Kyiv with a new €90 billion loan package for 2026 and 2027, a measure designed to help Ukraine cover major financing needs over the next two years.
March 16, 2026
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US Identifies Six Crew Members Killed in Iraq Refuelling Plane Crash
The United States has identified the six service members killed when a KC 135 aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the war with Iran. The Pentagon said the dead included three personnel from the active duty Air Force and three from the Air National Guard.
March 15, 2026
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Japan to Release Oil Reserves as U.S. Urges Allies to Buy American Energy
Japan will begin releasing oil from its emergency stockpiles on Monday as Tokyo moves to cushion the economic impact of supply disruptions linked to the U.S. and Israeli war on Iran. The planned drawdown comes as rising tension around the Strait of Hormuz pushes up fuel costs and revives concerns over energy security in one of the world’s most import dependent economies.