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‘Worst nightmare’: anger and frustration as Gulf states bear brunt of war they did not start  The Guardian

Saudi Arabia says seven drones intercepted over Riyadh, Eastern Province Saudi Arabia’s Defence Ministry on Sunday said its forces intercepted and destroyed seven drones over Riyadh and the kingdom’s Eastern Province. The ministry said the drones were shot down as part of efforts to protect the country’s airspace and vital facilities, without providing further details about the origin of the attack. المتحدث الرسمي لـ #وزارة_الدفاع: اعتراض وتدمير 7 مسيّرات في منطقتي الرياض والشرقية. pic.twitter.com/0KmMEyIcIK March 15, 2026

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...

Video: Former US Chief of Staff says world will reject Israel like apartheid South Africa Lawrence Wilkerson, Former US Chief of Staff for Colin Powell, appeared in an interview saying that in 20 years Israel would no longer be a state. Wilkerson said that it would no longer be a democracy and that the world would eventually reject it like it did with South Africa. Lawrence Wilkerson, Former US Chief of Staff for Colin Powell, appeared in an interview saying that in 20 years Israel would no longer be a state. Wilkerson said that it would no longer be a democracy and that the world would eventually reject it like it did with South Africa. pic.twitter.com/roCUMM4lJi March 14, 2026

Dreams of Flight and Service for 6 U.S. Military Members Killed in Iraq  The New York Times

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Israel reports fires after intercepting latest Iranian missile attack Multiple fires broke out in central Israel after the latest Iranian missile barrage, with the Israeli military saying it intercepted most of the projectiles while some fell in open areas. Israeli Army Radio said debris from interceptor missiles sparked a fire in the city of Ramla, while emergency crews also responded to another blaze in Holon, south of Tel Aviv. The Magen David Adom emergency service said its teams were at several scenes and that there were “no known injuries.” No known injuries in recent missile barrage fired at central Israel. MDA teams at multiple reported scenes. Updates as required. pic.twitter.com/pWzkPMdwN8 March 15, 2026

Iran Tests U.S. Military Might With a Guerrilla Assault on the Global Economy  WSJ

Iran war: Trump says peace deal terms not 'good enough yet'  dw.com

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Toxic pollution from Iran war will spread and last for decades  The Japan Times

Washington suffers first casualty in war with Iran  MyNorthwest.com

Man and woman, both in their 80s, treated for injuries caused by shattered glass, smoke inhalation * Government transfers NIS 2.6B to Defense Ministry for ‘urgent defense procurement’ The post Medics say two lightly injured in latest Iranian missile attack on central Israel appeared first on The Times of Israel.

FCC chair threatens to pull licenses of broadcasters airing 'distortions' about the Iran war  Business Insider

Karoline Leavitt says rumors that Trump admin wasn’t prepared for Strait of Hormuz are ‘unequivocally false’  Fox News

Trump Calls on Other Nations to Secure the Strait of Hormuz: 'We Will Help'  Time Magazine

Trump call for Japan to send warships to Strait of Hormuz puts Takaichi in bind  The Japan Times

US Fed Expected To Hold Rates Steady As Iran War Roils Outlook  Barron's

FCC chair Brendan Carr says broadcast licenses are not a "property right," as Trump bemoans coverage of Iran war  CBS News

US submarine attack brings Iran war to Sri Lanka’s door  Financial Times