Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes
Thousands gathered at Enghelab Square in Tehran on 18 March for the funeral procession of national security chief Ali Larijani, Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani and dozens of sailors killed in recent strikes.
Pakistan: Karachi thunderstorm kills at least 16 as powerful winds wreak havoc
A thunderstorm with strong winds hit Karachi overnight on Wednesday, killing at least 16 people, according to local rescue services.
Iran missile strike hits Tel Aviv area as deaths mount across region
Iranian missile fire damaged a Tel Aviv residential block and hit multiple sites nearby, as soaring violence across the region has killed over 2,000 people.
Nigeria’s army chief visits Maiduguri following deadly suicide bombings
The military has blamed militant group Boko Haram for the attacks in which at least 23 people died and 108 were injured.
Zimbabwe: Govt Hikes Fuel Prices As Middle East Conflict Drives Costs
[New Zimbabwe] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has once again hiked fuel prices for March, citing rising costs linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
Zimbabwe: Fuel Prices Rise, but Supplies Safe As Govt Reassures Nation
[263Chat] The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has announced new fuel prices for March, with authorities warning of rising cost pressures while assuring the public that supplies remain stable.
Madagascar’s interim leadership strengthens cooperation with Russia
Security cooperation with Moscow has already begun and other targeted sectors include agriculture and mining.
Senegalese fans in disbelief after AFCON victory overturned
Two months after the Africa Cup of Nations final, the Confederation of African Football has annulled Senegal’s victory. The appeals committee of African football’s governing body has declared Morocco the winner by default. And the decision has outraged the Senegalese.
Trump tariffs hurting US manufacturers, data suggests
US factories have been struggling since President Trump imposed tariffs on a wide range of goods. Data shows that the country has lost more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in the last year.
UN mission patrols South Sudan refugee camp after deadly attack
Responding to a recent deadly attack in which a Sudanese refugee lost his life, the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) conducted a patrol at Makpandu refugee camp in Yambio, Western Equatoria, to assess security in the area and work with local authorities, security forces, and refugee co