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Shrapnel from an Iranian ballistic missile wounds three people, including a two-month-old baby, in a Bedouin community in the Negev, Israel.
The World Meteorological Organization reported that Earth's energy imbalance and ocean heat content reached record highs in 2025 due to elevated greenhouse gas concentrations.
Fifteen people were injured in missile strikes from Iran targeting central Israel, including Tel Aviv, Ramat Gan and Petah Tikva, with damage reported near Habima Square and on the Ayalon Highway.
At least 78 people are injured, including a 10-year-old, in Dimona, Israel, by Iranian ballistic missile attacks.
The UK has approved US use of British bases to conduct strikes on Iranian targets near the Strait of Hormuz, expanding prior authorisation for defensive operations. The move follows Iran's missile fire at Diego Garcia, which failed to hit the base.
Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib in an overnight airstrike in Tehran.
Iran threatens retaliation against regional energy infrastructure following Israeli strikes on its largest gasfield and adjacent refineries in Asaluyeh. The attacks mark a significant escalation in the conflict, with global energy markets responding to the heightened risk of supply disruption.
Caf declared Morocco winners of the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations after overturning Senegal's 1–0 victory due to a walk-off during extra-time. Morocco awarded 3–0 win, their second title.
At least seven people, including four children, were injured in Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel on 16 March 2026.
Asian Football Confederation secretary general Windsor John confirms Iran will participate in the upcoming FIFA World Cup despite U.S. President Donald Trump's remarks about player safety.
The United States defeated Canada 6–2 in the para ice hockey final at the Winter Paralympics in Italy, securing a three-peat of hockey championships across the Olympics and Paralympics.
Hamas calls on Iran to cease attacks on regional countries amid ongoing conflict. It reaffirms Iran's right to self-defence against Israel and the United States.
At least 58 people were injured in a ballistic missile strike on northern Israel, with injuries ranging from shrapnel to glass shards, and emergency services responding to damage near homes and vehicles.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has stated that ending the conflict with the United States and Israel requires recognition of Iran's rights, reparations, and international guarantees against future aggression. The announcement follows military warnings from Iran and U.S. statements about Iranian port operations.
President Donald Trump stated the war against Iran is nearly complete, prompting a rise in the Dow Jones and S&P 500, while oil prices dipped below $100.
At least ten people, including two children, were killed in Kharkiv when a Russian missile struck a residential building. The attack damaged power grids and infrastructure across the region.
The Israeli military issued an evacuation order for Dahieh, a densely populated suburb of Beirut, Lebanon, which is a stronghold of Hezbollah. Thousands of residents fled the area following the directive to leave immediately.
The U.S. Senate voted down a war powers resolution aimed at limiting President Trump's authority in the Iran conflict, marking the first congressional vote on the war.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated the initial U.S. military action against Iran followed intelligence of an imminent Israeli operation targeting Iranian leadership, which U.S. officials believed would provoke retaliation against American forces in the region.
More than 100 people protested in Des Moines against U.S.-Israel military actions targeting Iran, citing violations of law and constitution.
US President Donald Trump stated he has agreed to talks with Iran following strikes that killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian security council secretary Ali Larijani rejected any negotiations.
Iran, Iraq, Israel, Kuwait, Qatar, and Syria close their respective airspaces to civilian flights as a precautionary measure, while the UAE partially closes its airspace. Later, the UAE indefinitely suspends all flights from the Al Maktoum and Dubai international airports.
Afghanistan conducts attacks on Pakistani military positions along the shared border following Pakistani air strikes four days earlier. Pakistan reports retaliatory operations and claims significant damage to Afghan forces and infrastructure.
Russian forces conducted a series of missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, resulting in four fatalities, including two civilians in Odesa. The strikes targeted infrastructure in multiple regions, with damage reported to industrial, energy, and civilian sites.