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March 28, 2026 6 visible stories Conflict & Security

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Marines Arrive in Middle East, as Houthis Enter War
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Marines Arrive in Middle East, as Houthis Enter War

A U.S. official said that earlier an Iranian strike at a military base in Saudi Arabia injured around two dozen U.S. troops, one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began.

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Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Israeli Strike Kills 3 Journalists in Southern Lebanon, Officials Say

Israel accused one of the reporters of being a Hezbollah operative. Lebanon’s president said they were journalists and condemned the killings.

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Global US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) War and Armed Conflicts
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Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks
The New York Times World • 1m ago

Yemen’s Houthis Fire at Israel and Vow Further Attacks

There has long been concern that the Houthis, an Iran-backed militia, could disrupt shipping in the Red Sea if they entered the broader war.

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On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight
The New York Times World • 1m ago

On Iran’s Rugged Frontier, Kurds Yearn to Join the Fight

These groups’ dream has long been to establish federal autonomy, akin to that of their fellow Kurds in Iraq. With Iran’s leaders battered and degraded, they hope their moment has come.

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Global US and Israeli Attack on Iran (2026) Kurds
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12 U.S. Troops Injured in Attack on Saudi Base, Officials Say
The New York Times World • 1m ago

12 U.S. Troops Injured in Attack on Saudi Base, Officials Say

Two of the Americans were seriously wounded in the strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base, the officials said, in one of the most serious breaches of American defenses since the war began on Feb. 28.

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UAE and Qatar Arrest Hundreds Over Online Videos of Iranian Attacks
The New York Times World • 1m ago

UAE and Qatar Arrest Hundreds Over Online Videos of Iranian Attacks

The authorities have made a wave of arrests to stop people posting footage of strikes, citing security risks. Experts also see a fear of damage to the countries’ image as safe havens.

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SCMP Asia

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Dawn

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China Daily World

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Radio Free Asia

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

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