Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1215 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Israel and the United States have launched a new series of strikes against Iran, as Tehran responded with renewed attacks on its Gulf neighbours and warned of potential retaliatory strikes on power plants in Israel and other regional countries. The escalation…
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Manchester City Outclass Arsenal to Lift League Cup Trophy
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1143 EAT on Monday 23 March 2026 Manchester City produced a dominant second-half performance to defeat Arsenal 2-0 and win the 2026 Carabao Cup final at Wembley Stadium on Sunday. The victory secured City’s ninth League Cup title and reaffirmed their dominance in domestic competitions under manager Pep Guardiola….
Starmer Responds as Trump Presses NATO for Strait of Hormuz Security
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1432 EAT on Monday 16 March 2026 BBC Verify has observed a sharp decline in videos shared from inside Iran, suggesting authorities have further tightened internet restrictions. A woman in Tehran told the BBC that some people using Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service to bypass the restrictions…
Israeli Forces Initiate Limited Incursion in Southern Lebanon to Counter Hezbollah
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1317 EAT on Monday 16 March 2026 Israeli Military Launches Ground Operations in Southern Lebanon Amid Intensifying Clashes Near KhiamThe Israeli military has begun ground operations in southern Lebanon as fighting against Hezbollah intensifies around the strategic town of Khiam, according to military sources. At least three air…
Trump Administration Temporarily Relaxes Russian Oil Sanctions as Middle East Conflict Sends Prices Higher
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1309 EAT on Friday 13 March 2026 Britons in the United Arab Emirates could face “fines, imprisonment and deportation” for sharing images of projectile damage or other sensitive incidents, the British embassy has warned. In a post on X, the embassy said: “UAE authorities warn against photographing, posting,…
China Coach Urges Composure Ahead of Taiwan Encounter at AFC Asian Cup
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1239 EAT on Friday 13 March 2026 Ante Milicic, coach of China women’s national football team, has called on his players to stay “calm and confident” ahead of Saturday’s tense Women’s Asian Cup quarterfinal against Chinese Taipei women’s national football team. China, the reigning champions, are aiming for…
Lebanon Seeks Negotiations with Israel to End Hezbollah Conflict
Upadetd by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1724 EAT on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Joseph Aoun, the president of Lebanon, has called for direct negotiations with Israel as part of a proposal to end the escalating conflict with Hezbollah, while sharply criticising the Iran-backed group for dragging the country into a wider regional war. A…
Pakistan Announces Sweeping Austerity Measures Amid Iran War Oil Shock
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1711 EAT on Tuesday 10 March 2026 Pakistan has ordered sweeping emergency austerity and fuel-conservation measures following disruptions to global oil and gas supplies triggered by the United States-Israel war with Iran and the escalating conflict in the Middle East. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced the measures in…
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