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March 17, 2026

Israel announces assassination of Iran’s leaders Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani

Israel’s defence minister, Israel Katz, announced the assassination of Iran’s top security chief, Ali Larijani, on Tuesday.

Ali Larijani, Gholamreza Soleimani
March 17, 2026

Trump dismisses possibility of Israel launching nuclear strike on Iran

President Donald Trump on Tuesday dismissed speculations raised by one of his advisers that Israel might resort to using nuclear weapons against Iran in any conflict.

Airstrikes
March 17, 2026

Former Syrian Assad prison official convicted of torture, immigration fraud in U.S.

A federal jury in Los Angeles on Monday convicted former Syrian prison official Samir Ousman Alsheikh of perpetrating torture and immigration fraud.

Samir Ousman Alsheikh
March 17, 2026

American tourists say experiences in Lagos will reshape Nigeria’s global perception

The visitors spent two days in Lagos experiencing different aspects of the city’s culture, including markets, museums, heritage sites and food tastings.

American tourists
March 17, 2026

UN urges Nigeria, U.S., others to eradicate hatred for Muslims

Mr Guterres on Monday urged countries to “work together” and eradicate a rising tide of anti-Muslim hate, calling for a rejection of “the narratives of fear and exclusion”.

KANO MUSLIMS
March 17, 2026

China calls for deepening of global economic cooperation

Mr Gu said, “Last year, our export stood at $60.8 million. We are the largest in the world, in terms of overall cargo flow and foreign direct investment across China.”

Gu Jianxin, director-general of the Department of Foreign Affairs
March 17, 2026

Iran War: UK announces £53 million households support as heating oil costs skyrocket

The UK government has announced a £53 million support package to help vulnerable households cope with rising heating oil costs following a surge in global energy prices.

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
March 17, 2026

Kennedy Centre board backs Trump’s plan to close for two-year renovation

Last December, the Kennedy Centre board voted to rename the centre after Mr Trump.

Kennedy Centre
March 16, 2026

Trump’s chief of staff Susie Wiles diagnosed with breast cancer

Mr Trump Ms Wiles has a fantastic medical team that is tending to the 68-year-old. 

Susie Wiles
March 16, 2026

Iranian missile, drone attacks killed seven, UAE says

The ministry said the casualties included two military personnel and five civilians, while 145 people of various nationalities were injured.

Drone attack in Dubai