Hezbollah attacks injure seven in northern Israel
At least seven people, including four children, were injured in Hezbollah rocket and drone attacks on northern Israel on 16 March 2026.
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Hamas urges Iran to halt attacks on Middle East neighbors
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.
Fifty-eight injured in Iranian missile strike on northern Israel
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.
Pezeshkian outlines conditions for ending Iran-U.S.-Israel conflict
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.
Trump claims Iran war nearly complete, oil prices fall
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.
Russia launches drone and missile barrage on Kharkiv residential areas
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.
Israeli military orders evacuation of Dahieh, Beirut
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.