[2026-03-20 23:50 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: Father of killed US military member disputes Hegseth’s claim he said to ‘finish’ the job in Iran

Snippet: Defense secretary had said relatives of service members killed in refueling tanker crash told him ‘do not stop until the job is done’

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/20/iran-war-military-father-pete-hegseth

[2026-03-20 23:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran warns US and Israeli personnel 'not safe' in tourist sites worldwide after strikes on Iranian officials

Snippet: An Iranian military spokesperson has said Israeli and American officials and military personnel will not be safe in “resorts and tourist centres around the world”, Iranian media are reporting.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-us-and-israeli-personnel-not-safe-tourist-sites-worldwide-0

[2026-03-20 22:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Iran to boycott US but not FIFA World Cup – football chief

Snippet: Iran intends to take part in this summer’s FIFA World Cup but only if the team’s matches are moved from the US to Mexico, the head of the country’s football federation has said. The announcement comes as the US and Israel continue their military campaign against Iran, now in its fourth week.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635632-iran-boycott-us-world-cup/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-20 21:16 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Iran warns UK that providing US access to British bases is ‘aggression’

Snippet: The Iranian foreign ministry says it told the UK that allowing the US to use British military bases will be treated as “participation in aggression”.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/iran-warns-uk-providing-us-access-british-bases-aggression

[2026-03-20 18:49 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korea begins housing families of troops killed in Ukraine war

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699300

[2026-03-20 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Khamenei urges officials to 'strip security from internal and external enemies'

Snippet: Iran’s leader, Ayatollah Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei, on Friday called for continued efforts to maintain national security, local media reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/khamenei-urges-officials-strip-security-internal-and-external-enemies

[2026-03-20 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: After 13-year rise, BTS opens new chapter with ‘Arirang’

Snippet: Full-group comeback after military service signals renewed global ambitions — and a possible Grammy push

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699267

[2026-03-20 18:13 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul, Moscow mark 35 years of ties with cultural exchange event

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699266

[2026-03-20 18:00 UTC+10:00] [Environment] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: From black rain to marine pollution, the war in Iran is an environmental disaster

Snippet: In this week’s newsletter: with US-Israeli strikes hitting oil refineries, military bases and nuclear facilities, monitors are warning that the conflict will have devastating effects

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/19/down-to-earth-iran-us-israeli-war-environmental-destruction

[2026-03-20 17:47 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel targets Syria saying it will 'not tolerate harm toward Druze population'

Snippet: The Israeli military on Friday said that it struck infrastructure sites belonging to the Syrian government overnight in response to alleged attacks against Druze civilians in Sweida, Reuters news agency reported.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-targets-syria-saying-it-will-not-tolerate-harm-toward-druze

[2026-03-20 17:41 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Israel says missiles launched from Iran, air defences activated

Snippet: Launch of unnumbered missiles from Iran was detected, triggering air defence systems to “intercept the threat”, the Israeli military said on Friday.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/israel-says-missiles-launched-iran-air-defences-activated

[2026-03-20 17:35 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Seoul sticks to cautious line as allies condemn Iran over Hormuz

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699217

[2026-03-20 17:26 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: US military aircraft losses mount as Iran war approaches fourth week

Snippet: At least 16 US aircraft have been lost so far, mostly Reaper drones, amid the high-tempo air strike campaign against Iran

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/world/middle-east/article/3347276/us-military-aircraft-losses-mount-iran-war-approaches-fourth-week

[2026-03-20 16:26 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: Lee Jae Myung's approval climbs to record high amid economic focus

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699127

[2026-03-20 14:58 UTC+10:00] [All News] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean leader oversees tank drill with daughter Ju-ae

Snippet: Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts in diplomacy, military policy and North Korea’s evolving posture.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10699027

[2026-03-20 13:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: New York Post

Title: NYC first lady Rama Duwaji deletes old X account after posts praising Palestinian terrorists resurface

Snippet: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife, Rama Duwaji, deactivated an old X account after a series of resurfaced posts showed her praising Palestinian terrorists, bashing Israel and criticizing the US military.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/us-news/nyc-first-lady-rama-duwaji-deletes-old-x-account-after-posts-praising-palestinian-terrorists-using-n-word-resurface/

[2026-03-20 12:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Netanyahu says Israel and US 'protecting the entire world'

Snippet: Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Israel and the United States are “protecting the entire world” through their military campaign against Iran, claiming Israeli strikes have significantly degraded Tehran’s military capabilities.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/netanyahu-says-israel-and-us-protecting-entire-world

[2026-03-20 12:19 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Report: US launches air campaign to reopen Strait of Hormuz

Snippet: The Wall Street Journal reported that US warplanes and attack helicopters have begun an intensified military campaign to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital global shipping route disrupted by Iran.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-us-launches-air-campaign-reopen-strait-hormuz

[2026-03-20 12:00 UTC+10:00] [Australian foreign policy] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: How the war on Iran is disrupting Australia’s national security and politics - podcast

Snippet: With the US and Israel’s war on Iran continuing to send waves of disruption around the world, Guardian Australia political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to two guests about the impact of the conflict on Australia.

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/audio/2026/mar/20/iran-war-national-security-australian-politics-podcast

[2026-03-20 11:58 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: European Council urges restraint, highlights risks to global security

Snippet: The European Council warned that developments in Iran and the wider region threaten regional and international security, calling for de-escalation and support for diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions and reach a lasting solution to the conflict.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/european-council-urges-restraint-highlights-risks-global-security

[2026-03-20 11:45 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 95]

Source: New York Post

Title: Lefty podcaster Jennifer Welch says Republicans’ military support is ‘performative’ as war in Iran continues

Snippet: Jennifer Welch on a Wednesday episode of the “I’ve Had It” podcast accused President Donald Trump and the Republican Party of treating support for the U.S. troops as “performative,” while discussing the possibility of American boots being on the ground in Iran.

Read full article: https://nypost.com/2026/03/19/media/lefty-podcaster-jennifer-welch-says-republicans-military-support-is-performative-as-war-in-iran-continues/

[2026-03-20 10:15 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Mexican military says 11 killed in raid targeting Sinaloa cartel leader

Snippet: Mexican authorities have revealed that 11 people were killed during a raid that resulted in the capture of Omar Oswaldo Torres, the leader of a faction of the Sinaloa Cartel.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/mexican-military-says-11-killed-in-raid-targeting-sinaloa-cartel-leader

[2026-03-20 08:52 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iranian TV shows man rescued from South Khorasan rubble

Snippet: Video aired on Iranian state television on Thursday 19 March captured Red Crescent teams rescuing an injured man from collapsed buildings in South Khorasan province after a reported US-Israeli strike. According to SNN.ir, bulldozers cleared debris across residential areas while emergency workers combed through the rubble. A provincial spokesman confirmed that the bodies of a young girl and several women were found beneath the structures.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iranian-tv-shows-man-rescued-from-south-khorasan-rubble/

[2026-03-20 08:36 UTC+10:00] [World / Asia] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Age

Title: The shocking moment an Indonesian activist was attacked with chemicals in Jakarta

Snippet: Singapore/Jakarta: Four Indonesian military officers have been arrested in connection with a chemical attack on a young Indonesian activist who had long been critical of the country’s security forces and had investigated their conduct during last year’s deadly nationwide protests.

Read full article: https://www.theage.com.au/world/asia/the-shocking-moment-an-indonesian-activist-was-attacked-with-chemicals-in-jakarta-20260319-p5qs7s.html?ref=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_source=rss_feed

[2026-03-20 08:33 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: Saudi Arabia has the right to take military action against Iran, foreign minister says

Snippet: Saudi Arabia reserves the right to act militarily against Iran and any trust with Tehran has been shattered, the Saudi foreign minister said early on Thursday, after Riyadh was targeted by Iranian ballistic missiles.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/saudi-arabia-has-right-take-military-action-against-iran-foreign

[2026-03-20 08:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US F-35 aircraft makes emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran

Snippet: An F-35 fighter jet from the United States has made an emergency landing at an airbase in the Middle East after carrying out a combat mission over Iran, according to US military officials.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/us-f-35-aircraft-makes-emergency-landing-after-a-combat-mission-over-iran

[2026-03-20 07:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: RT News

Title: Hegseth says munitions for US, not Ukraine

Snippet: The Pentagon is now prioritizing refilling its own weapon stocks instead of sending them to Ukraine, US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth has said, blaming the Biden administration for any “challenges” the US military has been facing lately.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635575-hegseth-us-ukraine-ammunition/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-20 07:38 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Manila Times

Title: Netanyahu says Iran ‘decimated’; Tehran warns ‘zero restraint’

Snippet: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that Israel's military attacks had "decimated" Iran and that the Middle East war could finish sooner than expected, even as the Islamic republic kept up attacks on Gulf oil and gas targets that have jolted global markets.

Read full article: https://www.manilatimes.net/2026/03/20/world/netanyahu-says-iran-decimated-tehran-warns-zero-restraint/2304105

[2026-03-20 07:32 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Middle East Eye

Title: ‘Cease military operations immediately’: China calls for end to war on Iran

Snippet: China has called for an end to the US-Israel war on Iran and says the safety of waterways should ⁠not be disturbed.

Read full article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/cease-military-operations-immediately-china-calls-end-war-iran

[2026-03-20 06:57 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Iran floats Hormuz transit tolls as Persian Gulf States warn of military response - DailyNews

Snippet: Iran is considering charging transit fees on ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker said on Thursday, as officials in Tehran stepped up rhetoric over the strategic waterway after this week’s attacks on energy sites in the Persian Gulf.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/20/world/969650/iran-floats-hormuz-transit-tolls-as-persian-gulf-states-warn-of-military-response/

[2026-03-20 06:33 UTC+10:00] [US military] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Guardian Australia

Title: US military is not preparing for Cuba takeover, top general tells lawmakers

Snippet: US Southern Command chief tells senators amid Trump’s increasing use of force in the region and comments about taking Cuba

Read full article: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/us-military-not-invading-cuba-trump

[2026-03-20 06:30 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Daily News

Title: Drones hovering above Rubio and Hegseth’s homes leave military officials baffled - DailyNews

Snippet: A series of “unidentified” drones have been spotted hovering over the Washington D.C. military base where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth live, prompting the U.S. government to consider relocating them.

Read full article: https://dailynews.lk/2026/03/20/world/969659/drones-hovering-above-rubio-and-hegseths-homes-leave-military-officials-baffled/

[2026-03-20 06:10 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Madagascar orders lie detector tests for anyone wanting to be a government minister

Snippet: CAPSAT military unit commander Col. Michael Randrianirina is seen in Antananarivo, Madagascar, Oct. 14, 2025. (AP Photo/Brian Inganga, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/madagascar-lie-detector-tests-coup-politics-ac27f0fac3c812b56e6e233aaa173e0e

[2026-03-20 05:49 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Saudi Arabia threatens military action against Iran

Snippet: Iran could face retaliation from its Gulf neighbors for attacks on their energy infrastructure, Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal Al Saud has warned, adding that the “patience” of the countries of the region is not “unlimited.”

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635571-saudi-arabia-threatens-military-action/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-20 05:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: Who leads Iran? Assassinations leave leadership and command in question

Snippet: After the assassination of Ali Larijani, the powerful secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, questions have emerged over who will lead the country.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/who-leads-iran-assassinations-leave-leadership-and-command-in-question

[2026-03-20 05:14 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Exchange of fire threatens in key Gulf energy facilities and potentially long-term price increases

Snippet: Residents watch and take pictures as flames and smoke rise from an oil storage facility struck as attacks hit the city during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Saturday, March 7, 2026. (Alireza Sotakbar/ISNA via AP)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/energy-infrastructure-middle-east-iran-36037b31738bd9582f0ca617f292839d

[2026-03-20 05:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: Suburban hobby shops turn international arms dealers of drone age

Snippet: Drones blur conventional distinctions between military and commercial hardware. (Getty: Ukrinform/NurPhoto)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-03-20/new-drone-age-is-weirder-and-scarier-than-most-of-us-imagine/106472924

[2026-03-20 04:01 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: ABC News

Title: BTS returns from military service. Is its comeback worth the wait?

Snippet: BTS has come out of hiatus to reclaim its K-pop throne with comeback album Arirang. (Supplied: Netflix)

Read full article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-20/bts-2026-album-arirang-comeback-concert-netflix-documentary/106473806

[2026-03-20 01:31 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AP News

Title: Macao passes bill to allow closed trials for national security

Snippet: Travelers from mainland China gather near the Ruins of St. Paul’s, a tourist destination in Macao, Jan. 18, 2022. (AP Photo/Kanis Leung, File)

Read full article: https://apnews.com/article/macao-national-security-closed-door-court-trial-f21e1f5bec85cb5be70234d49cc352bb

[2026-03-19 23:58 UTC+10:00] [Northwest Institute of Nuclear Technology] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: Liu Guozhi, former top PLA scientist and nuclear test commander, delisted from CAS website

Snippet: A major Chinese military scientist has been wiped from the official site of the nation’s top scientific body

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/science/article/3347200/liu-guozhi-former-top-pla-scientist-and-nuclear-test-commander-delisted-cas-website

[2026-03-19 23:46 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: Mystery drones buzz Rubio and Hegseth homes – WaPo

Snippet: Unidentified drones have been spotted above a US military base where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth live, the Washington Post reported on Thursday, citing sources. The report comes as Tehran has vowed retaliation to continued US-Israel strikes on Iran, many of which have targeted senior officials.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635538-mystery-drones-buzz-rubio-hegseth-home/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-19 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: How Ukraine became an enemy of Iran

Snippet: Tehran has effectively acknowledged Ukraine as a legitimate military target. Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, made this statement in a post on X. The next day, Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of involvement in the conflict. In diplomatic terms, this indicates that Tehran aligns Kiev’s actions with those of the aggressors: the US and Israel.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635437-ukraine-became-enemy-of-iran/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-19 23:13 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: How Ukraine became an enemy of Iran

Snippet: Tehran has effectively acknowledged Ukraine as a legitimate military target. Ibrahim Azizi, the head of the Iranian Parliament’s National Security Commission, made this statement in a post on X. The next day, Iran’s Foreign Ministry accused Ukraine’s Vladimir Zelensky of involvement in the conflict. In diplomatic terms, this indicates that Tehran aligns Kiev’s actions with those of the aggressors: the US and Israel.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635437-ukraine-became-enemy-of-iran/

[2026-03-19 22:21 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: RT News

Title: RT crew injured in Israeli strike in Lebanon

Snippet: RT correspondent Steve Sweeney and his cameraman have been injured in an Israeli strike in southern Lebanon. Sweeney said an Israeli aircraft fired a missile at their car as it crossed a bridge near a military base.

Read full article: https://www.rt.com/news/635531-rt-crew-injured-lebanon/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=RSS

[2026-03-19 21:47 UTC+10:00] [Military] [Factuality: 100]

Source: Asia Times

Title: US intel doubts China will invade Taiwan in 2027

Snippet: Keep independent journalism alive

Read full article: https://asiatimes.com/2026/03/us-intel-doubts-china-will-invade-taiwan-in-2027/

[2026-03-19 21:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: South China Morning Post

Title: A troubled US warship is moving away from Iran. Does it reflect bigger problems?

Snippet: Fire damage and plumbing issues on the USS Gerald R. Ford suggest an overstretched military and ‘hollowed out’ industrial base, analysts say

Read full article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/military/article/3347171/troubled-us-aircraft-carrier-moving-away-iran-does-it-reflect-bigger-problems

[2026-03-19 20:06 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iran: Mass funeral in Tehran for Larijani and other officials killed in strikes

Snippet: Coffins draped in Iranian flags were paraded through central Tehran streets on trucks, as mourners waved portraits and banners proclaiming vengeance. The ceremony, broadcast live by state television, marked one of the largest public gatherings in Iran since the conflict escalated in late February 2026. Among those commemorated were Ali Larijani, Iran’s national security chief, killed in an Israeli airstrike near Tehran, Gholamreza Soleimani, Basij paramilitary commander, and 84 sailors from the frigate IRIS Dena, torpedoed by a US submarine

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-mass-funeral-in-tehran-for-larijani-and-other-officials-killed-in-strikes/

[2026-03-19 20:00 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: The Korea Herald

Title: North Korean liquor stuck at customs may clear under revised rules

Snippet: I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Forces Command.

Read full article: https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10698419

[2026-03-19 19:09 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 90]

Source: Al Jazeera

Title: US weighs sending thousands of troops to region as Iran war rages: Report

Snippet: President Donald Trump’s administration is considering deploying thousands of troops to ⁠reinforce its operation in the Middle East, ⁠as the United States military prepares for possible next steps in its war against Iran, Reuters news agency has reported, quoting a US official and three people familiar with the matter.

Read full article: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/19/us-weighs-sending-thousands-of-troops-to-region-as-iran-war-rages-report

[2026-03-19 18:39 UTC+10:00] [General] [Factuality: 100]

Source: AfricaNews

Title: Iran missile strike hits Tel Aviv area as deaths mount across region

Snippet: A residential building in Tel Aviv was damaged early on Thursday 19 March after a missile strike, as emergency services responded at the scene, according to footage filmed by the Associated Press. Police, firefighters and ambulances were deployed around the building, where shattered windows and debris were visible. The Israeli military said late Wednesday it had detected a missile launch from Iran and activated air defence systems to intercept the threat over central Israel.

Read full article: http://www.africanews.com/2026/03/19/iran-missile-strike-hits-tel-aviv-area-as-deaths-mount-across-region/