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Will the strait of Hormuz torpedo Trump’s war? – podcast
By March 17, 2026

Events in the narrow waterway are causing chaos around the globe. Jillian Ambrose explains whyThe strait of Hormuz, a narrow stretch of water at the mouth of the Gulf, is the world’s petrol pump, a geographical bottleneck through which 20% of the world…

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Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia released from ICE detention
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Palestinian activist Leqaa Kordia was released from an ICE detention facility in Texas after a year in custody.

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Iran says wars are not won on social media
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

A spokesperson for Iran's Central Headquarters said wars are decided on the battlefield, not social media.

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Attempts to open Strait of Hormuz by force would be ‘almost suicidal’
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Andreas Krieg says that US plans to deploy 2,500 marines to the Gulf is unlikely to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Afghanistan accuses Pakistan of air strike on drug rehab centre
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Afghan officials say a Pakistani air strike has killed hundreds of people at a drug rehabilitation centre.

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Many killed, wounded after blasts hit Nigeria’s Maiduguri, witnesses say
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Police deploy explosives' clearance teams to three sites following suspected suicide attacks in the northeastern city.

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Experts say global response may evolve over Hormuz security
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Experts say pressure could grow if disruption to the vital energy route continues.

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Scores of people killed in series of bomb blasts in northern Nigeria
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

Footage shows the aftermath of deadly blasts in Maiduguri in northeastern Nigeria.

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Iran war live: Trump scolds allies for not joining Strait of Hormuz mission
ByAl Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera March 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump criticises allies' reluctance to commit forces to open the key waterway for Gulf oil exports.

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Trump seeks to delay China summit as Vance denies ‘wedge’ over Iran war
ByRobert Tait in Washington March 16, 2026

Pair attempt to strike united front amid reports vice-president skeptical over US-Israeli attack on IranDonald Trump revealed that he had asked China to delay his forthcoming visit to Beijing while the war with Iran was continuing, as he attempted to s…

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