How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation

How Ukraine's front line became a laboratory for drone innovation

Ukraine’s 127th Brigade is building an air defense unit centered on interceptor drone crews — a model increasingly adopted across the military.

Ukraine’s 127th Brigade is building an air defense unit centered on interceptor drone crews — a model increasingly adopted across the military.

World 22 Mar, 2026

US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to nuclear sites

US and Iran trade threats of expanding war after strikes near Israeli areas tied to...

Lebanese authorities say Israel's strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million.

Lebanese authorities say Israel's strikes have killed more than 1,000 people and displaced more than 1 million.

World 22 Mar, 2026

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

Asia scrambles to conserve energy as Iran war disrupts oil and gas supplies

Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure.

Two Indian-flagged LPG carrying vessels have crossed the strait since the conflict began, relieving some pressure.

World 19 Mar, 2026

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile hitting its complex

What to know about Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant after report of projectile...

Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies.

Such a leak into the Persian Gulf would be an existential crisis for the Gulf Arab states, which rely on desalination plants on the gulf for their water supplies.

World 19 Mar, 2026

Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge

Both sides in Iran war ratchet up attacks on energy facilities, as oil prices surge

Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port.

Saudi Arabia is also bypassing the Strait of Hormuz, sending some of its oil by pipeline across the country to be shipped from a Red Sea port.

World 18 Mar, 2026

Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim holiday

Afghanistan and Pakistan announce a temporary pause in fighting ahead of Muslim...

Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities.

Both countries said Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar requested the pause in hostilities.

World 18 Mar, 2026

Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran

Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran

“We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.”

“We’re working with China — they were fine with it," Trump said. “I look forward to seeing President Xi. He looks forward to seeing me, I think.”

World 17 Mar, 2026

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy supply

What to know about the Strait of Hormuz, a key passageway essential for global energy...

The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy.

The Strait of Hormuz is a small strip of water connecting the Persian Gulf to the world’s oceans, and it has become a big problem for the global economy.

World 17 Mar, 2026

Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for postwar talks

Why France is bolstering military presence in the Middle East, as Macron prepares for...

Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began.

Macron was the first Western leader to speak with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian since the war began.

World 17 Mar, 2026

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

The Latest: Trump calls for help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire.

Dubai International Airport, the world's busiest, gradually restarted operations after a drone struck a fuel tank and started a fire.

World 16 Mar, 2026

After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public

After attacks on Iran's oil facilities, toxic black rain endangers the public

Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck.

Residents in Tehran complained last week of burning eyes and difficulty breathing when the dark and oily precipitation fell near the Iranian capital after several fuel oil depots and a refinery were struck.

World 16 Mar, 2026

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

US-China trade talks open in Paris, paving the way for Trump-Xi summit

Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday,

Representatives from Beijing and Washington began their economic and trade talks in Paris on Sunday,

World 15 Mar, 2026

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks

Zelenskyy says Ukraine is waiting on US and Russia to set the next round of talks

Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes.

Speaking to journalists, Zelenskyy also warned of a “very high” risk that the Iran war could drain the air defense stockpiles Ukraine depends on to counter Russian missile strikes.

World 15 Mar, 2026

Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

Trump urges US allies to send warships to Strait of Hormuz as Iran vows to retaliate

U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending.

U.S. President Donald Trump said he hoped allies would send warships to secure the vital Strait of Hormuz while Iran urged people to evacuate three ports in the United Arab Emirates as its war with the United States and Israel showed no signs of ending.

World 15 Mar, 2026

Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized rally

Blast rocks Tehran after Israel threatened to target area of government-organized...

Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones.

Iran continued its daily attacks on oil and other infrastructure around the Gulf region, and on Friday Saudi Arabia said that it downed nearly 50 drones.

World 13 Mar, 2026

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran war disrupts energy supplies as Iran's new leader resolves to keep fighting

Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.

Iran’s secretive new leader issued his first public statements Thursday, resolving to keep fighting, promising more pain for Gulf Arab states and threatening to open “other fronts” in a war that has already disrupted world energy supplies, the global economy and international travel.

World 13 Mar, 2026

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on Gulf neighbors

Iran targets busiest international airport as top UN body demands halt to attacks on...

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes.

Iran has targeted oil fields and refineries in Gulf Arab nations and effectively stopped cargo traffic through the narrow Strait of Hormuz, through which a fifth of all traded oil passes.

World 12 Mar, 2026

About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

About 140 US troops injured, 8 severely, so far in Iran war, Pentagon says

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran.

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday would be the most intense day yet of U.S. strikes inside Iran.

World 11 Mar, 2026

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a big challenge

Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil chokepoint. Reopening it is a...

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz,

The rising prices causing winces of pain at gasoline pumps are due, in large part, to the impact of the Iran war on the Strait of Hormuz,

World 11 Mar, 2026

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

War with Iran delivers another shock to the global economy

Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher.

Disruption in the Strait has already cut off fertilizer shipments, raising costs for farmers – and is likely pushing food prices higher.

World 10 Mar, 2026