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North Korea on Saturday has fired about 10 ballistic missiles toward the eastern sea, South Korea’s military says, staging its own show of force as the rival South conducts a joint military exercise with the United States

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War in Iran disrupting Newmarket equine industry, firms say  BBC

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Missile hits helipad at US embassy compound in Baghdad, officials say A missile struck a helipad inside the US Embassy compound in Baghdad, Iraqi officials told The Associated Press. Smoke was seen rising from the sprawling embassy complex located in the heavily fortified Green Zone. The embassy compound has repeatedly been targeted by rockets and drones fired by Iraqi militias. US Embassy had earlier renewed a Level 4 alert warning that militia groups “may continue to target” US citizens, interests and infrastructure in Iraq.

Israel issues warning to civilians near Iranian city of Tabriz before strike The Israeli military on Saturday warned people to evacuate an industrial area west of the northwestern Iranian city of Tabriz ahead of planned strikes. Posting on its Persian-language X account, the military said people in the area must urgently leave for their “safety and well-being,” warning that attacks would take place in the coming hours. “Your presence in this area puts your life at risk,” it said, sharing a map indicating the zone targeted for attack.

The text messages waging Iran’s information war  Financial Times

Videos posted by social media users showed smoke rising from the US embassy in Baghdad after a reported attack.

The Michigan synagogue that came under attack this week when an armed man drove his car into the building had for months been strengthening its security apparatus

Iranian military said in a statement that oil and energy infrastructure belonging to firms that cooperated with the US would ‘immediately be destroyed’ How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Saudi Arabia’s defence ministry is saying that two drones have been intercepted and destroyed in the eastern region. More now after reports of explosions in Dubai on Friday morning: thick black smoke rose over the financial hub’s skyline after what authorities described as a fire in an industrial area of the city-state. Continue reading...

Newsom Brutally Trolls Trump Over Bizarre Iran War Boast  The Daily Beast

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Qatar says missile attack intercepted Qatar’s Defence Ministry on Saturday said its armed forces intercepted a missile attack targeting the country. The ministry said the interception prevented the missile from reaching its target, without providing further details about the source of the attack or any potential damage. تعلن وزارة الدفاع القطرية عن تصدي القوات المسلحة لهجمة صاروخية استهدفت دولة قطر. pic.twitter.com/rO1UtaK5cS March 14, 2026

Significant damage in Israel as Iran, Hezbollah launch joint attack Rockets struck northern Israel near the Lebanese border, with damage reported in the Upper Galilee region by Al Jazeera.  Authorities also reported damage in central and southern parts of the country, including fires in Lod and damage to a Bedouin village in the Negev Desert. Damage was also reported in Shoham near Ben Gurion Airport, where about 30 residents were evacuated after a building caught fire, while a school was damaged in Rishon LeZion south of Tel Aviv. Reports said cluster munitions launched from Iran scattered submunitions across several areas, causing additional damage as air defences failed to intercept them.

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Trump, Xi Prepare To Meet Amid Iran War, Uncertain Goals  Barron's

Newspaper headlines: Epstein files photo 'bombshell' and 'Iran war spirals'  BBC

Explosions heard in Doha, key areas evacuated  Explosions were heard in Doha early Saturday after Qatar evacuated several key areas as a precaution, AFP news agency reported.  The Gulf state’s defence ministry said its military had “intercepted missile attack which targeted State of Qatar.” Interceptors were seen over downtown Doha, downing two projectiles as Iran presses a retaliatory air campaign across the Gulf. Residents in the central Musheireb district received phone alerts telling them to “evacuate the area immediately,” while authorities moved people, including hotel guests, into underground car parks for shelter.

Israel says Iran launched missile barrage, sirens blaze The Israeli military said it identified missiles launched from Iran toward Israel, triggering the activation of defensive systems to intercept the threat. The Israel Defence Forces said the Home Front Command sent precautionary alerts to mobile phones in affected areas, urging residents to enter protected spaces and remain there until further notice. “The public is asked to act responsibly and follow the instructions—they save lives,” the military said.