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Israel Says Iranian Security Leaders Killed Overnight

March 17, 2026
Israel has claimed that a series of overnight strikes targeted and killed senior figures within Iran’s security establishment, in a move that could significantly raise tensions between Israel and Iran. Speaking after the reported operation, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the strikes were aimed at high-level security targets. He alleged that among those killed was Ali Larijani, a prominent

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Israel Says Iranian Security Leaders Killed Overnight

March 17, 2026
Israel has claimed that a series of overnight strikes targeted and killed senior figures within Iran’s security establishment, in a move that could significantly raise tensions between Israel and Iran. Speaking after the reported operation, Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz said the

Rwanda Threatens Troop Withdrawal Over Funding

March 17, 2026
 Rwanda has raised fresh concerns over the future of its military deployment in Mozambique, warning that its troops could be withdrawn if there is no clear and reliable funding to sustain ongoing operations in the conflict-affected Cabo Delgado region. The message came

Congo Launches Special Court to Fight Corruption

March 17, 2026
 The Democratic Republic of the Congo has introduced a new special court aimed at dealing directly with economic and financial crimes, in what authorities describe as a renewed effort to confront one of the country’s most persistent challenges — corruption. For years,

Kenya Pushes Russia Over Citizens Joining War

March 17, 2026
Kenya has stepped up diplomatic efforts with Russia over growing concerns that its citizens are being recruited to fight in the ongoing war in Ukraine, raising alarm in Nairobi about the safety and legality of such involvement. Kenya’s Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary,

Ukraine Seeks Payback for Helping Defend Against Drones

March 16, 2026
Ukraine has made it clear that its growing role in assisting Middle Eastern countries to defend against Iranian attack drones is not free — it wants financial compensation and access to advanced technology in return, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said this week. The

US Escalates Tensions With Iran Amid Nuclear Crisis

March 16, 2026
Tensions between the United States and Iran have intensified in recent weeks, with President Donald Trump signaling stronger military and diplomatic pressure as disputes over Tehran’s nuclear program persist. The growing confrontation has raised global concerns, drawing attention from governments, energy markets,

US Signals Broader Pressure on Iran Amid Nuclear Standoff

March 16, 2026
President Donald Trump has signaled a willingness to expand military pressure on Tehran — a stance that has drawn sharp global reactions and deep concern among international diplomats. The situation has intensified against the backdrop of continuing hostilities in the Middle East
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