Wednesday, March 18, 2026

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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UKRAINE’S ZELENSKYY VISITS UK PM OVER DEFENCE PARTNERSHIP

Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, is visiting British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in the UK.
 
The two leaders are expected to agree on a new defence partnership focused on producing low-cost attack drones, and boosting support for Ukraine in its war with Russia.

Lara Bentley reports from London.

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Israel claims two top Iranian security officials assassinated in Tehran

Israel's defense minister says two top security officials within the Iranian government have been killed in Tehran in the latest round of US and Israeli bombardment.


The news came hours after President Trump told reporters at the White House that the US is holding talks with Iranian government officials whom he did not identify.


Our Washington Correspondent Simon Marks reports.


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RADIO: US MEDIATION EFFORTS

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The United States has invited senior officials from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to Washington D.C. to discuss the implementation of a peace deal it brokered last year, which has been violated. Fighting has intensified in eastern DRC between the warring parties worsening the humanitarian crisis in the region. Chris Ocamringa has more from Kinshasa...

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EU reluctant to join Trump mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz

EU foreign ministers have signalled reluctance to join President Trump's proposed mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

The German Chancellor says this war "is not a matter for NATO", and the alliance itself defended Europe's response, saying its members "have already stepped up to provide additional security in the Mediterranean".

Ross Cullen reports.

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Gold price edge higher ahead of interest rate decisions

Gold prices rose more than half a percent on Tuesday, boosted as fears about disruption to oil shipments due to the Middle East conflict eased. This also came ahead of a wave of central bank policy decisions this week.

Spot gold was up at $5,035 an ounce in early trade.

Rebecca Bundhun has more.

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Iran seeking release of 3 seized tankers from India: report

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Iran is reportedly seeking the release of three tankers seized by India as part of talks to allow Indian vessels to sail through the Strait of Hormuz. 

India says there's no "exchange" between New Delhi and Tehran, after two Indian gas tankers were allowed through the blockade in the Gulf. 

Ishan Garg tells us more from New Delhi. 

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Trump seeks to delay meeting with China's Xi by 'a month or so'

INTRO: US President Donald Trump has asked Beijing to postpone his upcoming meeting with Xi Jinping in China.

Meanwhile, Asian equities rose in Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel on Tuesday. Laura Westbrook reports from Hong Kong.

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Monday, March 16, 2026

Trump backed board approves closure of Kennedy Center for renovations

The Kennedy Center Board has signed off on President Trump's proposal to close the performing arts center for a two-year renovation. The decision comes amid an exodus of performers who have objected to the President renaming the building to include his surname. Toni Waterman has more.

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Oil prices whipsaw as Strait of Horumz remains shuttered to most traffic

Oil prices continued to whipsaw on Monday - climbing to over $106 a barrel before settling above $100 for a third straight session. The elevated prices come as the strategic Strait of Hormuz remains closed to most shipping traffic. Fiona Mee has this report from Dubai.

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UK WORKING WITH ALLIES TO RE-OPEN STRAIT OF HORMUZ

The UK is working with all of its allies to re-open the Strait of Hormuz, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said at a press conference this morning.

He also announced a government contribution of over $70million to support British households with rising oil costs.

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Muted response to Trump demands for warships in Strait of Hormuz

US President Trump's demand for countries to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz amid Iranian attacks has drawn a muted response.

He warned that NATO faces a "very bad" future if its members fail to come to Washington's aid.

Kate fisher reports from Washington


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