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Reuters Web Desk
Mar 17, 2026

Trump seeks to delay China visit amid escalating Iran conflict

Beijing has not confirmed dates for Trump’s visit, and it is standard practice for China to keep President’s schedule confidential.

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Mar 17, 2026

Drones and rockets target US Embassy in Baghdad

Security sources confirmed that both rockets and drones were used in the attack, in an escalation targeting US facilities in Baghdad.

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Mar 17, 2026

Pakistani national killed by missile debris in Abu Dhabi

The Abu Dhabi Media Office said the incident occurred after air defence systems intercepted a ballistic missile

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Mar 17, 2026

Middle East conflict: 200 US troops wounded as regional tensions escalate

Around 200 US military personnel have been sustained injuries across seven Middle Eastern nations since the commencement of hostilities between the US-Israel coalition and Iran, a military spokesperson confirmed on Monday.

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Aasiya Niaz
Mar 17, 2026

Kouri Richins found guilty as ‘grief book’ twist stuns jury

Kouri Richins has been found guilty of murdering her husband in a case that stunned the US, with prosecutors highlighting the chilling twist that she later wrote a children’s book about grief.

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Web Desk
Mar 17, 2026

UAE Minister Hashimy calls Iran “almost unhinged”, reaffirms ties with US

She labeled the attacks “irrational” and “unlawful,” alleging that civilian sites and oil tankers in the UAE had been struck by Iran.

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Web Desk
Mar 17, 2026

US and Iran ‘in direct contact’ for first time since outbreak of war

Conflicting reports suggest US and Iranian officials have opened a direct “text message” backchannel to discuss ending the war, despite public denials from Tehran.

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Mar 17, 2026

Booms heard in Doha as missile interception debris sparks fire: Qatar ministry

The sounds were later linked to the interception, with falling debris triggering the blaze in the industrial area.

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Mar 17, 2026

Arab nations distance themselves from regional conflict

Middle Eastern leaders emphasise that Arab states will not become a theatre for a US-Israeli confrontation with Iran, prioritising regional stability over military escalation.