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Australia has confirmed that an Iranian strike landed near a military airbase in the United Arab Emirates where its troops are stationed.  Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said the incident occurred close to the Al Minhad base, which hosts more than 100 Australian military personnel.  According to Albanese, the strike caused a fire that damaged parts of an accommodation block and a medical facility within the base. However, he confirmed that no Australian personnel were injured. An Iranian projectile reportedly hit a nearby road, though authorities are yet to determine whether it was a missile or a drone. Albanese said it remains unclear whether the base was deliberately targeted, while stressing that Australia is not at war.  “The Iranian regime is conducting indiscrimina...

Iran’s Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, has warned that the global consequences of the current war "will affect everyone.”The minister stated on Wednesday, March 18, that all individuals, regardless of race, religion, or economic status, will be impacted by the conflict. He made this remark while advocating for increased resistance from western officials against the war.  “[A] wave of global consequences has only commenced and will affect all – irrespective of wealth, religion, or race,” Abbas Araghchi shared on X. His post included a copy of the resignation letter from Joe Kent, the director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, which was submitted on Tuesday, March 17. In his resignation letter, Kent expressed that he could not “in good conscience” endorse the ongoing war in Iran,...

The Trump administration has placed all US embassy and consular posts on alert as Washington braces for retaliatory strikes by Iran. In a directive sent on Tuesday, March 17, the State Department instructed that 'ALL posts worldwide' must urgently reassess their security posture, a rare move that underscores the growing concern that the conflict could spill far beyond the region. The cable warned of 'the ongoing and developing situation in the Middle East and the potential for spill-over effects,' signaling that US officials now see the threat as global and not confined to traditional hotspots. Signed by Rubio and issued under the authority of Undersecretary for Management Jason Evans, the directive orders every diplomatic mission to convene Emergency Action Committees - specializ...

A federal high court in Warri, Delta state, has ruled that Nigerians can record police officers during stop-and-search operations in public spaces. Hyeladzira Nganjiwa, the presiding judge, made the ruling on Tuesday,  March 17, following an enforcement of the fundamental rights suit filed by Maxwell Nosakhare Uwaifo, a lawyer. The lawyer also sought judicial pronouncement on the constitutionality of police officers conducting stop-and-search operations without visible name tags and force numbers, and the right of citizens to record them. Other defendants are the inspector-general of police, Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Police Service Commission (PSC), and attorney-general of the federation (AGF). The lawyer told the court that he filed the suit because of his encou...

Troops of Sector 3 Operation Hadin Kai (OPHK), supported by the Nigerian Air Force (NAF), have recovered no fewer than 63 bodies of Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists following a failed infiltration attack on Malam Fatori in Abadam Local Government Area of Borno. Military sources told security analyst Zagazola Makama that the insurgents launched the attack in the early hours of Wednesday, March 17, 2026, advancing on foot and deploying armed drones in an attempt to overrun the 68 Battalion position. The sources disclosed that the attack, which originated from the Duguri axis through the frontage of Bravo Company, was met with overwhelming resistance from troops, backed by precision air strikes. According to the sources, the coordinated response led to a decisive defeat of the terrori...

Nigeria’s Ambassador-designate to Mexico, Reno Omokri, has accused former presidential candidate Peter Obi of contradicting his earlier stance on corruption by allegedly associating with individuals he once distanced himself from. In a post shared on his 𝕏 account, Omokri questioned Obi’s consistency, claiming the former Anambra State governor is now aligned with figures he described as alleged looters and corruption-linked individuals. He referenced Obi’s past remarks about avoiding “structures of criminality,” suggesting his current associations do not reflect that position. Omokri also revisited Obi’s campaign outreach to religious groups during the last general elections, arguing that his message to churches now appears inconsistent with the people he is reportedly engaging wi...

An 18-year-old boy was k!lled and two of his friends were injured after being hit by a truck while filming a reel on the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway near Ferozpur Jhirka in Haryana's Nuh, India.   The deceased has been identified as Mohammad Moin, a Class XII student and resident of Shahpur Nangli village in Nuh.  His friend, Mohammad Shaad, and a third companion who was recording the video sustained serious injuries and are currently undergoing treatment.  The group of friends had accessed the high-speed expressway, a restricted zone for pedestrians, to record content for social media. The horrifying moments leading up to the crash were captured on the smartphone used in the filming reel.   According to the video clip, Moin and Shaad were walking along the shoulder of the expr...

Iran has confirmed that one of its most powerful security figures has been k!lled in an Israeli strike, marking a dramatic escalation in the ongoing conflict Arts & Entertainment Ali Larijani, one of Iran's most senior officials and a central figure in the country's security establishment, was k!lled in an overnight attack in Tehran, days after publicly mocking President Donald Trump. He had been heading the Supreme National Security Council – Iran's highest security body  and, following the de@ths of other senior figures, was widely viewed as the most powerful man in the regime. He was also the architect of the brutal crackdown on protesters in Iran earlier this year. 'He was effectively the leader, the one calling the shots,' an Israeli Military official said. 'He...

The National Public Service Negotiating Council, representing organised labour, has proposed a new monthly minimum wage of ₦154,000 for public sector employees, alongside a 120 per cent increase in salaries and allowances nationwide. The demand was conveyed in a letter dated March 12, 2026, addressed to the Office of the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation. In the correspondence, the council also commended the recent approval of gratuity payments for retiring workers. The letter, signed by National Chairman, Benjamin Anthony, and National Secretary, Olowoyo Gbenga, emphasized the urgency of reviewing workers’ pay. According to the council, many public servants are currently facing severe financial strain despite their critical role in sustaining government operations. I...

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has called for restraint after a reported projectile strike at Iran’s only operational nuclear power plant. According to Iranian officials, the incident occurred on Tuesday evening at the Bushehr Nuclear Power Plant. Despite the impact, authorities confirmed that there was no damage to the facility and no casualties among staff. In a statement shared online, the Vienna-based agency said it had been informed of the strike and reassured that the plant’s operations were not affected. IAEA Director-General, Rafael Grossi, warned against further escalation, stressing the importance of avoiding any situation that could trigger a nuclear accident. The Bushehr facility, located in southwestern Iran, remains the country’s only functioning nu...