APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — #Iran’s Revolutionary Guard says an attack has killed the head of intelligence for the paramilitary organization.

Jacques Tilly, Germany’s best known maker of political carneval floats is on trial today in Moscow (he’s safe in Germany).
These are some of his floats of the past years.

The 850 Tomahawks Launched in Operation Epic Fury Is the Most Fired in a Single Campaign Replenishing inventory after this campaign will take time, and creates near-term risk for the United States.

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Cuba readies for first Russian oil shipment of the year as energy crisis deepens Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it.

Cuba is preparing to receive its first shipment of Russian oil this year, just days after the government announced it was operating on natural gas, solar power and thermoelectric plants as severe power outages continue to hit it. n.pr/4sxF2JK

APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — #Kuwait says a drone attack targeting an oil refinery has sparked a fire.

Irankrieg: Die Bundeswehr ist nicht Trumps Putzkolonne – Kommentar Deutschland stellt sich entschieden gegen die Forderung des US-Präsidenten, Kriegsschiffe an Irans Küste zu schicken. Das ist riskant, aber richtig.

Deutschland stellt sich entschieden gegen die Forderung des US-Präsidenten, Kriegsschiffe an Irans Küste zu schicken. Das ist riskant, aber richtig.

Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of targeting a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital with an airstrike.

apnews.com/article/afgh... says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital

On Monday morning, Kyiv came under a massive Russian drone attack. Drone debris has fallen in the very center of the city. The attack is ongoing.

Residents are being urged to remain in shelters.

APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — 4 of 6 crew aboard US KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed in Iraq confirmed dead, US military says.

APNewsAlert: DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iranian state television reports a large explosion in a Tehran square where demonstrations are happening.

Most teens on social media pre-ban are still on those platforms, new data suggests Data provided to Crikey by parental monitoring company Qustodio shows usage among under-16s during the first three months of Australia's teen social media ban dropped only marginally more than the…

Exclusive: Teen social media use barely budged after Australia's ban, new data shows.

www.crikey.com.au/2026/03/13/t...

India to boost coal use for summer power as Mideast crisis hits LNG supplies India will likely lean more on its coal capacity to meet peak power demand this summer as liquefied natural gas supplies tighten ​after shipping disruptions linked to the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran hit exports from ‌major producers, two industry officials said.

India to boost coal use for summer power as Mideast crisis hits LNG supplies reut.rs/4rpGD3b

Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began.

Australia has granted asylum to five members of the Iranian women's soccer team who were in the country for a tournament when the Iran war began. n.pr/4lliwkN

APNewsAlert: ISLAMABAD (AP) — Hundreds of protesters storm US Consulate in Karachi, #Pakistan, after #Iran's supreme leader killed.

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays. Two weeks into spring training, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has agreed with the reigning American League champions on a $3 million, one-yea...

apnews.com/article/max-... Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

APNewsAlert: TOKYO (AP) — Japan demands swift release of Japanese national detained in #Iran.

Indonesia readies up to 8,000 troops in first firm commitment to Gaza peacekeeping force Indonesia is training troops for a new peacekeeping force in Gaza, backing a key part of President Donald Trump’s postwar plan.

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Iran's military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities Fears are rising of the outbreak of another war that could spread into a regional conflict in the Middle East as U.S.

Iran's military degraded by 12-day war with Israel, but still has significant capabilities
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Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US An internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power.

apnews.com/article/viet... for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US

Workers from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine An Associated Press investigation found that Bangladeshi workers were lured to Russia by the false promise of civilian jobs and thrust onto the battlefield in the Ukraine war.

apnews.com/article/russ... from Bangladesh sought jobs in Russia but instead got sent to combat in Ukraine

Myanmar military using paramotors and gyrocopters for aerial attacks on civilians, opposition forces Myanmar's military is increasingly using paramotors and gyrocopters to attack civilians and anti-government forces, according to a new report.

apnews.com/article/para... military using paramotors and gyrocopters for aerial attacks on civilians, opposition forces

Fire at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh destroyed homes and displaced thousands of Rohingya A massive fire this week has destroyed hundreds of makeshift homes in a Rohingya refugee camp in Cox's Bazar, Bangladesh, displacing more than 2,000 people.

apnews.com/article/coxs... at Cox's Bazar refugee camp in Bangladesh destroyed homes and displaced thousands of Rohingya

Davos LIVE: Canadian PM Mark Carney speaks at World Economic Forum YouTube video by Associated Press

Powerful words from Carney in Davos; received with a standing ovation.

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Free Starlink access for Iran seen as game changer for demonstrators getting their message out SpaceX's Starlink has dropped fees to help Iranian demonstrators share protest details globally, activists say.

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Rights groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages Rights groups have criticized the Trump administration's decision to end deportation protections for Myanmar citizens.

apnews.com/article/myan... groups slam Trump administration for ending Myanmar deportation protection as civil war rages

Why AP is standing for your right to speak freely The executive editor of The Associated Press says the news organization is fighting for the right of the press and public to speak freely without being targeted by the government.

apnews.com/article/asso... AP is standing for your right to speak freely

China commissions new aircraft carrier as it seeks to extend power far from its coast China has commissioned its latest aircraft carrier after extensive sea trials, adding a ship to what is already the world’s largest navy and one that experts say will help it expand its influence and ...

apnews.com/article/chin... commissions new aircraft carrier as it seeks to extend power far from its coast

An American man and his son die after suffering stings from a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos An American man and his teenage son have died after they were stung by a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos last month.

apnews.com/article/wasp... American man and his son die after suffering stings from a swarm of wasps while ziplining in Laos

The King has approved the nomination of Sarah Mullally as Archbishop of Canterbury

EU chief urges bloc members to sanction Russia's LNG exports European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU should slap new sanctions on Russia’s exports of liquefied natural gas, its shadow fleet of aging oil tankers and major energy companies ...

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