Iran strikes Qatar’s main energy hub; Fed leaves rates unchanged, and more
19-03-2026 | 3 Min.
Brent crude, the global oil benchmark, jumped above $110 a barrel after an Iranian missile strike on Ras Laffan, Qatar’s main energy hub.
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Trump’s counterterrorism chief resigns; Iran confirms killing of security chief, and more
18-03-2026 | 3 Min.
One of the Trump administration’s top officials resigned in protest against the Iran war.
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Donald Trump delays China talks; claims Iran’s regime is “obliterated”, and more
17-03-2026 | 3 Min.
Donald Trump said he asked China to delay his much-anticipated meeting with Xi Jinping “because of the war” and needing to stay in Washington.
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America’s energy secretary claims Iran war “likely” to end soon; American and Chinese officials meet, and more
16-03-2026 | 2 Min.
Chris Wright, America’s energy secretary, said the war against Iran is “likely” to end within a few weeks.
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North Korea fires missiles into the Sea of Japan; Trump calls for other countries’ ships, and more
15-03-2026 | 3 Min.
North Korea fired what appeared to be around ten missiles into the Sea of Japan as America and South Korea carried out joint military exercises, which they claim are defensive
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