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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Saturday
ByAshley Ahn March 21, 2026March 23, 2026

An Iranian missile wounded dozens in Dimona, a city near Israel’s main nuclear research facility, as Tehran showed no signs of backing down.

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How the Litani River Shapes the Israel-Hezbollah War
ByEuan Ward March 21, 2026March 21, 2026

The 90-mile waterway, back in focus amid Israel’s renewed offensive in Lebanon, could define how far the fighting spreads.

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Israel has crushed Unrwa in Gaza – and the rest of the world has done nothing | Philippe Lazzarini
ByPhilippe Lazzarini March 21, 2026

I bow out of my role for the organisation at a perilous time for the international law. There are consequences not just for Palestinians, but the wider Middle EastThis month I will conclude my tenure as the commissioner-general of Unrwa – the United Na…

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U.N. Says Attacks on Iran Set to Drive Hunger to Record Levels
ByNick Cumming-Bruce March 17, 2026

Tens of millions more people around the world could face acute hunger as the war in the Middle East continues to disrupt shipping and drive up oil prices.

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Here’s What Happened in the War in the Middle East on Sunday
ByEphrat Livni March 15, 2026March 15, 2026

Five missiles struck the Baghdad International Airport and injured four people. Israeli and Iranian attacks continued as global economic concerns about the war mounted.

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Tehran Seems Largely Empty, as Many Flee and Others Weary of the Fighting
ByYeganeh Torbati and Leily Nikounazar March 14, 2026March 14, 2026

Residents say a heavy, lifeless atmosphere hangs over the streets of Iran’s capital, which has endured relentless attacks throughout the war.

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Dismay as ancient heritage sites across Iran damaged in US-Israel bombing
ByJulian Borger and Deepa Parent March 12, 2026March 12, 2026

Golestan Palace in Tehran, a world heritage site, and buildings in historic city of Isfahan harmed, despite Unesco sending coordinatesMiddle East crisis – latest updatesThe governor of the historic Iranian city of Isfahan has accused the US and Israel …

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U.N. Security Council Condemns Iran’s Retaliatory Strikes in the Middle East
ByEphrat Livni March 11, 2026March 12, 2026

In an overwhelming vote, the council backed a resolution condemning Iran. A Russian proposal calling for an end to the war that didn’t assign blame or even name the parties, was rejected.

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At least 17 killed after drone strikes school in Sudan
ByAssociated Press in Cairo March 11, 2026

Strike in Shukeiri killed teachers and health care workers and is latest incident in three-year warAt least 17 people, most of them schoolgirls, were killed on Wednesday when an explosive-laden drone blamed on Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces …

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Nearly 700,000 Displaced by War in Lebanon, U.N. Says
ByEuan Ward March 10, 2026

Mass evacuation orders and an intensifying Israeli bombing campaign targeting the Iran-backed militia Hezbollah have caused a humanitarian crisis, aid groups warn.

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