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Global oil prices surged above $100 per barrel on March 9, 2026, as the war involving the United States, Israel, and Iran intensified, raising fears of a major disruption to the world’s energy supply and triggering sharp declines in global financial markets. -
Thousands of troops from NATO member states and partner countries are training in harsh Arctic conditions as part of the multinational military exercise Cold Response 2026, led by Norway.Norway leads NATO training in Arctic conditions during Exercise Cold Response 2026
Europe, News March 10, 2026 -
Iran appointed Mojtaba Khamenei as its new supreme leader on March 8, 2026, about a week after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was killed in a joint United States-Israeli strike that has pushed the Middle East into a wider regional war.Iran names Mojtaba Khamenei as new supreme leader after father Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli strikes
Middle East, News March 9, 2026 -
The Arab League has strongly condemned a wave of Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting several Arab states, describing them as illegal and unprovoked acts that threaten regional stability and international peace.Arab League condemns Iranian strikes during extraordinary ministerial meeting
Middle East, News March 9, 2026 -
Switzerland has decided to reduce its planned purchase of U.S.-made F-35A fighter jets while reviewing the acquisition of an additional long-range ground-based air defense system, as rising costs and shifting security priorities force the government to adjust its military modernization plans.Switzerland cuts F-35 order, reviews European air defense options amid growing security concerns
Europe, News March 8, 2026 -
The war between the United States, Israel, and Iran entered its seventh day on March 6, 2026, with heavy airstrikes across the region, growing civilian displacement, and widening attacks on countries hosting U.S. forces.US President Trump calls for Iran’s ‘unconditional surrender’, Tehran rejects ceasefire talks
Middle East, News, US March 7, 2026 -
India has taken a major step toward modernizing its military airlift capabilities after the country’s Defense Procurement Board approved a proposal to acquire 60 new medium transport aircraft for the Indian Air Force.India approves $10.9 billion proposal to buy 60 military transporter aircraft
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North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the test-firing of “strategic cruise missiles” from a newly built destroyer on March 5, 2026, while calling for a rapid expansion of the country’s navy, as Pyongyang simultaneously condemned recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran.Kim Jong Un oversees cruise missile tests from new warship; North Korea condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran
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Azerbaijan reported that multiple drones were launched toward its territory on March 5, 2026, with one striking the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. The attack damaged the passenger terminal of Nakhchivan International Airport and injured four civilians.Drone strike hits Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan airport, Iran denies involvement
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A ballistic missile launched from Iran and heading toward Turkish airspace was intercepted and destroyed by NATO air defense systems. In a separate but significant escalation, the Pentagon confirmed that a U.S. Navy submarine sank an Iranian naval vessel in the Indian Ocean using a single torpedo.NATO intercepts ballistic missile headed toward Turkiye; US submarine sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka
Europe, Middle East, News March 5, 2026














