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March 16, 2026

Indian airlines cancel all Dubai flights after drone strike

Air India said the decision followed the temporary suspension of all flight operations at Dubai International Airport.

Air India Express
March 16, 2026

Afghan supreme leader issues public statement ahead of Eid al-Fitr

Afghanistan’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, said on Monday that the country has reached a stage of victory, general security, and stability.

March 16, 2026

Saudi crown prince asked Trump to decapitate Iran: Report

The paper on Sunday reported that Mr Trump is in “regular” communication with the Saudi crown prince and other Arab leaders as the war lingers.

Trump and Saudi crown prince
March 16, 2026

Nigerian Muslims, others should be protected against islamophobia: UN Secretary-General

UN secretary-general Antonio Guterres has urged governments and communities worldwide to intensify efforts to combat Islamophobia and protect Muslims.

Nigerian Muslims praying; Guterres
March 15, 2026

Tinubu’s UK visit to deepen diplomatic, economic relations between Nigeria, Britain: Media Aide

Mr Ajayi said Mr Tinubu is the fifth Nigerian leader to be accorded a state visit by the British Crown and the first to be hosted at Windsor Castle

Tinubu and King Charles III
March 15, 2026

“I’m dead for coffee,” says Isreali PM Benjamin Netanyahu amid death rumours

Mr Netanyahu posted a proof of life video on his X page on Sunday.

Israeli Prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu (Credit: CNN)
March 15, 2026

Manchester beat Aston Villa 3-1 to boost Champions League qualification

The victory moves Michael Carrick’s side three points above Villa.

Manchester United logo
March 15, 2026

Middle East crisis forces cancellation of Argentina-Spain Finalissima clash

The European football governing body explained in a statement that attempts to reschedule the game failed.

March 14, 2026

Trump says many countries will send warships to keep Strait of Hormuz open amid war with Iran

Mr Trump hoped China, France, Japan, South Korea, and the UK would send warships to keep the Strait of Hormuz open for global oil and gas transportation.

U.S. President Donald
March 14, 2026

Canadians lost 100,000 full-time jobs in January, February: Statistics

The unemployment rate rose 0.2 percentage points to 6.7% in February.

People in Quebec