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Entering War’s Third Week, Trump Faces Stark Choices
ByDavid E. Sanger, Eric Schmitt, Tyler Pager, Ronen Bergman and Julian E. Barnes March 15, 2026

As the conflict with Iran expands and intensifies, President Trump’s options — to fight on, or to move toward declaring victory and pulling back — both carry deeply problematic consequences.

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UK complicit in desecration of international law in Gaza, says Corbyn-led tribunal
ByPatrick Wintour Diplomatic editor March 15, 2026

Unofficial body co-chaired by ex-Labour leader says Britain failed to meet its duty to seek to prevent a genocideThe Labour government has been complicit in crimes committed by Israel in Gaza and in the desecration of international law, according to an…

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Why is NYC’s Mamdani facing criticism over response to attacks on wife?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 15, 2026

Mayor's wife criticised for past work related to Palestine, while Mamdani's response rebuked by some supporters.

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Israel claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander
ByEdward Helmore March 15, 2026

Israeli military also says on social media brother of Ayman Mohamad Ghazali was ‘eliminated in airstrike last week’Israel’s military claimed on Sunday that the brother of the recent Michigan synagogue attacker was a Hezbollah commander responsible for …

Read More Israel claims brother of Michigan synagogue attacker was Hezbollah commander
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Trump’s call for allied deployment to strait of Hormuz meets muted response
ByHannah Ellis-Petersen in Dubai March 15, 2026

UK and Japan among countries that are considering options but yet to commit warships to blockaded shipping routeMiddle East crisis – live updatesCountries including the UK, Japan, China and South Korea have said they are still considering their options…

Read More Trump’s call for allied deployment to strait of Hormuz meets muted response
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Manchester United beat Aston Villa 3-1 to tighten hold on third place
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 15, 2026

Bruno Fernandes reaches 100 assists in all competitions after setting up two goals in crucial 3-1 win over Villa.

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Jamal Rayyan, the first face of Al Jazeera, dies at 73
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 15, 2026

The Palestinian presenter delivered the network's first-ever bulletin when it went on air in 1996.

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After Trump’s Call to Send Warships to Strait of Hormuz, Nations Respond With Caution
ByRavi Mattu March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

President Trump has urged China, Britain, France, Japan and South Korea to send warships to help reopen the waterway, even though they were not involved in the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran.

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Strategic oil release may calm markets but cannot fix Hormuz disruption
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 15, 2026

Record oil release steadies markets, but war-driven disruption in the Strait of Hormuz keeps energy supplies uncertain.

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Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 15, 2026

Analysts say US president's solution to secure the strait is fraught with problems.

Read More Trump calls for naval coalition to open Strait of Hormuz: Can it work?