Thursday, March 19, 2026

Japan PM to meet Trump as US pushes allies on Strait of Hormuz

Japan's Prime Minister is set to visit the White House on Thursday, becoming the first ally to arrive in Washington since President Trump asked American partners for assistance securing the Strait of Hormuz.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Defense Secretary Hegseth says mission in Iran ‘on track’, declines to say when war will end

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the war with Iran is on track, but declined to say how or when it will end. In a press briefing, Hegseth said Thursday would, once again, be the most intense day of attacks in the nearly three-week long conflict. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.

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European leaders gather to talk Middle East, Ukraine, competitiveness

European leaders are gathering in the Belgian capital with the
conflict in Iran and the wider region looming large over the talks.

Amid rising energy prices and pressure from the U.S. to take stronger
action, European leaders are continuing to push for a diplomatic
resolution to the crisis.

William Denselow reports from Brussels.

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US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks are ‘on pause’ - Kremlin

The US-mediated Russia-Ukraine talks have been put on pause, the Kremlin said. Bilateral talks between Moscow and Washington, however, continue. As the focus of the White House appears to have shifted to the Middle East in recent weeks, fears are rising the situation around Iran may distract it from Kiev's urgent needs for Western arms supplies. Daria Bondarchuk reports from Moscow.

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TRUMP THREATENS IRAN GAS STRIKES OVER QATAR ATTACK

Donald Trump says the US will 'massively blow up' a major Iranian gas field -  if Tehran attacks Qatar's energy facilities again.

He claims an earlier strike on Iran's South Par gas field was carried out by Israel without his knowledge.

But President Trump warned America won't hesitate to target it, should Iran strike its Gulf neighbour again.

Editor in Chief at City AM Christian May says it's a concerning development.

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UK Works To Contain Deadly Meningitis Outbreak


The UK is working to contain a deadly meningitis outbreak that has killed two people in the South of England. 


An urgent public health alert has been issued, following the outbreak in Kent, which is thought to have originated in a nightclub in the city of Canterbury, and has led to the deaths of two students.


Thousands of students are being offered vaccination. 


Consultant Virologist Doctor Chris Smith says it's a significant outbreak:


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1 US and 6 Ukrainian nationals arrested in India over "terror" charges

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An American individual and six Ukrainians have been arrested in India on charges of carrying out terrorist activities in the country.

The US national has reportedly been identified as Matthew VanDyke and claims to have fought in Libya and Ukraine.

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi.

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Asian stocks slip as oil jumps past $110

INTRO China's benchmark stock indices joined a sell-off in Asian markets on Thursday morning after Iranian strikes on key energy infrastructure in the Gulf pushed oil above $110 a barrel.

Mainland China's CSI 300 slid, while Hong Kong's Hang Seng index also dropped. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Wednesday, March 18, 2026

​US Central Bank leaves rates unchanged, Powell says he’ll stick around - for now

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell says he's not stepping down until his successor is confirmed and a DOJ probe into his handling of renovations at the Fed's headquarters is resolved. His announcement came during a press conference following the central bank's 2-day policy meeting, in which they left interest rates unchanged as they assess the impact of the war in Iran.

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Vance says gas price rise temporary as White House fights energy cost spike and Iran threatens retaliation on energy infrastructure

The White House has temporarily rolled back a law that prohibits foreign vessels from shipping oil and gas between U.S. ports as the ongoing war with Iran has spiked energy prices across the country. 


US Vice President J.D. Vance says the rise in oil prices is temporary even as Israel and Iran threaten more attacks on petroleum facilities, jolting markets and increasing gas costs for American drivers.


Kate Fisher reports from Washington


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US Lawmakers Demand Answers from Attorney General Over Epstein Files

A US congressional committee is demanding that the US Attorney General face questions over her handling of the Epstein files, a move the Justice Department is pushing back on.

Mitch McCann reports:

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Gabbard says Trump’s call on whether Iran posed an “imminent” threat to US, not intelligence community

The US Director of National Intelligence Tusli Gabbard says it's President Trump's call on whether Iran posed an "imminent" threat to the US…not the intelligence community … even as she admitted Tehran's nuclear capability was destroyed during last summer's bombing. She made the comments during a public hearing on Wednesday, a day after one of her top intelligence officials quit over the war - claiming Iran posed no imminent threat. Toni Waterman has more from Washington.  

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Mullin and Paul Clash during DHS confirmation hearing

Senator Markwayne Mullin has clashed with lawmakers during his confirmation hearing to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

President Trump picked him to replace Kristi Noem who was dogged by controversies including the kiling of 2 Americans by federal agents in Minnesota under her tenure.

Jagruti Dave has more from Washington.

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Kremlin condemns US-Israeli ‘murder’ of Iranian officials

The Kremlin 'strongly' condemned what it called "the murder" of Iran's leaders in US-Israeli airstrikes. The statement came after the deaths of several Iranian high-ranking officials, including Supreme National Security Council Secretary Ali Larijani and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani, were confirmed. Moscow also brushed off allegations it is helping Iran with advanced drone technologies. Daria Bondarchuk reports from the Russian capital.

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NATO boss expected to address latest on US-Israel war with Iran

The NATO secretary-general is expected to address the alliance's latest position on the US-Israel war with Iran on Wednesday

It comes after President Trump accused NATO members of making a "foolish mistake" by refusing to help the US secure the Strait of Hormuz.

Ross Cullen reports.


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Pakistan rejects Afghan allegations of striking a treatment center

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Pakistan has rejected claims by the Afghan administration that it targeted a drug rehabilitation hospital, insisting its armed forces carried out "precision airstrikes" on military installations and what it calls terrorist support infrastructure in Kabul and eastern Nangarhar.

The response comes after the Afghan Taliban accused Pakistan of hitting a treatment facility on Monday, claiming at least 400 people were killed and hundreds injured. 

Tensions between the two neighbours have been rising since last month, when Pakistan carried out airstrikes inside Afghanistan.

Hira Mustafa reports from Islamabad.

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RADIO: LUMUMBA ASSASSINATION TRIAL

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A court in Belgium has ordered a 93-year-old former Belgian diplomat to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1991 assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the Democratic Republic of Congo's first Prime Minister. Etienne Davignon is the last survivor of the 11 Belgians named in the war crimes complaint filed in 2011 by Lumumba's children. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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Trump confirms delay of Beijing meeting with Xi amid Iran conflict

INTRO: US President Donald Trump says he is postponing his trip to Beijing to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping by up to six weeks while he deals with the war in the Middle East.

It comes as the ‌war delays an effort to ease tensions between the world's two biggest economies. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Iran pushing up oil and traveler costs

Oil prices remain volatile amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

It's forcing up motoring and flying costs, with no immediate end in sight.

Nick Harper reports from Washington.

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Top US intelligence official resigns, says ‘no imminent threat’ in Iran

The director of the US National Counterterrorism Center Joe Kent has abruptly resigned - saying he cannot in "good conscience" back the Trump administration's war in Iran. The former Iraqi war veteran and Trump supporter - says Iran posed no imminent threat when the US attacked. Toni Waterman has more from DC

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