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How a marine unit in the Middle East could open new phase of Iran war

NY Times: The marines could launch raids, conduct counter-drone operations, escort ships.

Trump urged uprising, but as bombs fall, Iranians are ‘too scared to move’

'Parts of Tehran are totally flattened. For what?' asked one Iranian expat in Dubai.

Trump warned of 'biblical disaster' if he trades in oil to push down price

US Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says oil-market intervention is on the table.

Watch: US bombs Iran's Kharg Island

President Donald Trump posted footage on Truth Social stating the US had heavily bombed targets on the island, which handles almost all of Iran's crude exports. Video / AFP

US war alliance with Israel is reshaping the Middle East

New York Times: Past US administrations avoided fighting with Israel as a wartime ally.

Disgraced UK TV star found dead in prison cell

John Alford, born John Shannon, first found fame in the ITV drama London's Burning.

Britain may send thousands of interceptor drones to Middle East

UK officials consider using interceptors pioneered in Ukraine to tackle Iranian Shaheds.

Harry and Meghan target the money in Australia

Tickets for the Sussexes' events range from $2400 to more than $20,000 per table.

Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’

Senate report argues US policies weakening America’s advantage over China.

Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions

It may be linked to China’s political gathering or the upcoming Trump visit or Iran war.

Kiwis among those procuring perverted new bespoke livestreamed child sex assaults

NZ is a key 'demand side' country for predators who want to 'direct' child abuse online.

Oil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian markets

The war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.

War with Iran spreading economic damage

Europe and Asia hit hard, with rising shipping costs and energy prices.

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

Middle East conflict wrap: 13 March 2026

Iran’s new Supreme Leader makes first statement since taking power, vows vengeance. Video / AFP / Supplied

Trump Administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soar

A 30-day US licence lets Russia sell 128 million previously stranded oil barrels.

FBI investigating deadly Virginia university shooting as terrorism

The gunman, named as 36-year-old Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, also died.