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Iranian strike hits Al Minhad base in UAE, Australian PM confirms damage

The facility, which has hosted a continuous "Australian Defence Force (ADF)" presence for many years, was hit during the early hours of the day

About 90 ships cross Strait of Hormuz as Iran exports oil despite war

Many of the vessels that passed through the strait were so-called "dark" transits evading Western government sanctions and oversight that likely have ties to Iran

IRGC strikes over 100 targets in Tel Aviv amid 'Operation True Promise 4'

The strikes were launched in response to what Tehran described as unprovoked American-Israeli aggression

Iran war has US farmers worried about cost, availability of fertiliser

Farmers have complained about costly fertiliser for years, but prices have soared even higher since the US and Israel attacked Iran on Feb 28

Kim Jong Un sweeps North Korea parliamentary polls with 99.93% mandate

With a reported turnout of 99.99 per cent, the polls were conducted on March 15 to select deputies for the 15th Supreme People's Assembly

Top US intel officials set to testify about Iran war, homeland threats

The hearings are also likely to delve into internal administration debate over the war given the resignation of Joe Kent as director of NCC

Nvidia resumes production of AI chips for sale in China after US approval

CEO Jensen Huang said the company has resumed production of H200 chips after earlier pausing output due to uncertainty around regulatory clearances

Israeli strikes target Hezbollah infrastructure in southern Lebanon

The developments come amid the evolving security situation in West Asia and the Gulf

West Asia war updates: Iran's Larijani killed; Trump decries Nato snub

The West Asia conflict showed no signs of easing on Day 19, with Israel striking Iran and Tehran confirming Ali Larijani's death; Donald Trump said US-Israel operations are 'proceeding very well'

Iranian missile with 'cluster bomb warhead' targets central Israel

Cluster bomb warheads indiscriminately spread dozens of sub munitions, each with several kilograms of explosives, over a radius of around 10 kilometres

Who was Ali Larijani, Iran's security chief killed in Israeli airstrike?

Iran said that security chief Ali Larijani was killed in an Israeli airstrike, along with his son and aides, in one of the most significant hits to its leadership since the conflict began

WFP warns West Asia war could drive global hunger to record levels

The humanitarian agency warned that this war is sending 'shockwaves on food and fuel costs' across the globe

Japan records trade surplus as export growth balances out weak China demand

Exports grew at a better-than-expected 4.2 per cent in February to 9.57 trillion yen, the Finance Ministry's seasonally adjusted preliminary data show

UAE air defences responding to incoming missile, drone threats from Iran

According to the Ministry of Defence, UAE's air defences are 'currently responding to incoming missile and drone threats from Iran'

Saudi Arabia to host Arab, Islamic ministers for regional stability talks

This consultative session is set to focus specifically on "consultation and coordination regarding ways to support the security and stability of the region

China ignores Trump's request to reopen Hormuz as Iran war deepens

Trump's Iran war is facing mounting pressure as oil has stopped moving through the strait and US allies have refused to step up to secure the strait

Top Iranian leaders vow revenge after security chief Ali Larijani killed

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed deep grief over the loss, describing Larijani as a "virtuous, precious, and dear brother:

Ex-Illinois Republican Party chairman wins GOP primary for US Senate seat

The retirement of Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin triggered a competitive campaign, with 10 Democrats and 6 Republicans in the race

Iran confirms national security chief Ali Larijani killed in Israeli strike

The Secretariat of Iran's Supreme National Security Council said Ali Larijani was killed along with his son Mortaza Larijani, and SNSC deputy for security Alireza Bayat

Israel keeps killing key Iranian leaders. Will it help win the war?

Israeli officials trumpeted airstrikes that killed Iran's de facto leader and the commanders of a militia notorious for suppressing protests. But "decapitation has its limits," an analyst warns