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From the jet fuel used in bombing raids to acrid smoke from burning oil depots, the conflict in the Middle East is inflicting a significant toll on nature and the climate. AFP interviewed experts about the environmental cost of war that often goes under the radar: - Bombers and warships - US and Israeli aircraft use a considerable amount of fuel reaching the Gulf and flying sorties over Iran, said Benjamin Neimark at the Queen Mary University of London.

Hezbollah says 'large barrage of rockets' targeted Israeli soldiers near border Hezbollah said it launched a “large barrage of rockets” targeting a gathering of Israeli soldiers in the Khallat al-Mahafir area south of the Lebanese border town of al-Adisa. The group said the attack was part of ongoing military operations along the southern Lebanese border, where exchanges of fire between Hezbollah forces and the Israeli army have continued amid the wider regional conflict.

US president said he did not want to make a deal with Iran yet, while claiming that he might hit Kharg Island again ‘just for fun’ How have you been affected by the latest Middle East events? Iran’s attacks on Gulf countries are “almost unhinged” the UAE’s minister for international cooperation Reem Al Hashimy has told Australia’s ABC news. Iran has fired over 1,800 missiles and drones at the Emirates, more than any other country targeted by Tehran in the conflict, upending its aura of tranquillity despite its air defence intercepting a vast majority of the projectiles. We’ve borne the brunt of most of the missiles and drone attacks, and it’s really quite surprising for us that Iran has taken such an irrational path to fight the Gulf states and act in this quite unlawful, quite unacceptable manner.” Continue reading...

US-Israeli strikes hit multiple Iranian cities as bombardment continues A strike on a factory in the Iranian city of Isfahan killed 15 workers on Saturday, according to Reuters and Iranian media, which said the targeted site produced refrigerators and heaters. Strikes were also reported in Tehran, Tabriz, Bandar Abbas and Sirjan in Kerman province. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said drones were seen over Tehran, adding that they shot down at least three as bombardments continued across the country.

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Economists predict RBA will raise interest rates this week and in May – days before treasurer unveils budget Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Households can expect significant additional cost-of-living pressures because of the war in the Middle East, with Jim Chalmers confirming that the government expects inflation to rise beyond 4.5% in Australia. But the treasurer said he did not expect the economy to fall into recession because of the war sparked by US and Israeli bombings in Iran. Continue reading...

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AI-created videos circulating on Elon Musk's X depict American soldiers captured by Iran, an Israeli city in ruins, and US embassies ablaze -- a surge of lifelike deepfakes despite a policy crackdown to curb wartime disinformation. The Middle East war has unleashed an avalanche of AI-generated visuals, dwarfing anything seen in previous conflicts and often leaving social media users unable to distinguish fabrication from reality, researchers say.

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Florida gas prices on a wild ride during the Iran War  Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Dubai reports 'successful' air defense interceptions after loud sounds The Dubai Media Office said authorities confirmed that sounds heard in the Marina and Al Sufouh areas were the result of “successful air defence interceptions.” The United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defence said its forces intercepted 33 drones and nine ballistic missiles on Saturday. تؤكد الجهات المختصة في دبي أن الأصوات التي سُمعت في منطقتي المارينا والصفوح ناتجة عن عمليات اعتراض ناجحة نفذتها أنظمة الدفاع الجوي. March 14, 2026

Unnamed victim of about 30 declared dead on the scene, medics say; 25-year-old killed Friday identified as Ibrahim Mahameed, said shot in front of pregnant wife and small daughter The post Man shot dead in Nazareth, latest victim of crime wave wracking Arab community appeared first on The Times of Israel.

'As a sincere friend...': China responds after Trump urges countries to send warships to secure Strait of Hormuz  WION

'Gruesome' war bets fuel calls for Kalshi Polymarket crackdown  BBC

F.C.C. Chair Threatens to Revoke Broadcasters’ Licenses Over War Coverage  The New York Times

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they struck US bases in Bahrain, Kuwait Iran’s Revolutionary Guards say they launched missile and drone attacks on several US military bases in Bahrain and Kuwait as the war with the United States and Israel intensifies. In a statement published by Sepah News, the Guards said Iranian forces struck American military infrastructure in Bahrain, including facilities linked to the US Navy’s Fifth Fleet. The statement said "Key infrastructure at the US base at Mina Salman port, the nerve centre of the US Fifth Fleet... was hit by Iranian missiles and drones." The Guards also said Iranian attacks targeted several American installations in Kuwait.

Islamabad hits Kandahar facility after Taliban drones strike civilian areas and military sites as conflict intensifies.