Japan begins release of oil reserves as Iran war sparks energy crisis
Tokyo's move comes as oil prices remain elevated amid the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Madagascar names anticorruption chief as PM days after cabinet dissolved
President announces Mamitiana Rajaonarison as prime minister after Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo was dismissed.
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Rafah crossing closure leaves Gaza patients trapped without treatment
Thousands face worsening illness after closure of key crossing halts medical evacuations.
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One Battle After Another’s big night: Key takeaways from the 2026 Oscars
Paul Thomas Anderson's political chase film earned six Oscars, beating the vampire thriller Sinners, which scored four.
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Oscars 2026: Full list of winners
One Battle After Another wins six Oscars, while Sinners takes four awards.
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Sabalenka wins first Indian Wells title with victory against Rybakina
World number one's triumph against Elena Rybakina avenges her loss to the Kazakh in the 2026 Australian Open final.
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Large protest held in London against US-Israeli war on Iran
Thousands of demonstrators took to the streets of London to oppose US-Israeli aggression against Iran, Lebanon and Gaza.
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Stars at Oscars 2026 call for end to war in Gaza and Iran
Actors and filmmakers spoke out at the Oscars 2026 in Los Angeles against the US-Israeli war on Iran and the genocide.
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Nobody wants to get involved’ in Strait of Hormuz military operations
Charles Kupchan says the US and allies are reluctant to use military means to safeguard the Strait of Hormuz.
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Fire erupts at Dubai airport following drone attack
Footage shows fire near Dubai International Airport after a drone ignited a fuel tank, according to UAE authorities.
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Oil prices keep rising as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Brent crude tops $106 a barrel as markets see no end in sight to the halt of traffic through the critical waterway.
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US-Israeli strike pounds city of Hamadan, Iran
Footage shows huge plumes of smoke from a US-Israeli strike on Hamadan, Iran.
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First face of Al Jazeera Jamal Rayyan dies at 73
Al Jazeera Arabic presenter Jamal Rayyan, the first face on the channel when it launched nearly three decades ago, has died at 73.
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Iran war live: Trump demands help from NATO allies; Dubai fire contained
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says Tehran never sought a ceasefire with the US, and is ready for a long war.
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Top Trump adviser says Iran war price tag at $12bn so far
Pressure grows on the US president's administration as war costs spiral and the mission's endgame remains unclear.
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Muted response as Trump urges nations to escort ships through Hormuz Strait
The US president's call for allied naval forces comes as Iran's Revolutionary Guard says, 'Let him send his ships'.
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Israeli attacks kill 13 in Gaza, including 2 children and a pregnant woman
Meanwhile, more than 20,000 patients await evacuation as the Rafah crossing is set to partially reopen on Wednesday.
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What’s the impact of the Iran war on China?
The US-Israel war on Iran rages on and China says it should never have happened.
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Iran’s ambassador to Saudi Arabia denies attacks on its oil facilities
Alireza Enayati says relations with Saudi Arabia are 'progressing naturally' and he's in contact with Saudi officials.
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A dozen arrests as hundreds attend Al-Quds Day rally in London
Police make 12 arrests as demonstrators defy government restrictions to gather on Thames embankment.
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Displaced families in Lebanon turn vehicles into rain-soaked shelters
Displaced families in Sidon are turning their vehicles into makeshift shelters, covering them with tarp.
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Ukraine eyes money and tech in return for Middle East drone support
Ukraine leader previously said advisers were sent to Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia to help thwart Iranian drone attacks.
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What is force majeure and why are some Gulf countries invoking it?
Several Gulf energy producers have declared force majeure on oil and gas shipments after disruptions to shipping.
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Oscars 2026 updates: One Battle After Another wins Best Picture
These were the updates for Sunday, March 15, 2026, as the 98th Academy Awards unfolded in Los Angeles, California.
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Two brothers survive after Israeli troops kill family in occupied West Bank
Two Palestinian brothers are the only survivors after Israeli troops killed their parents and two siblings in Tammun.
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