Iran FM says end of war must include guarantees against future attacks

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyyed Abbas Araghchi. Photo courtesy of IRNA FB. ISTANBUL, March 20 (NNN-Bernama-Anadolu) — Iran’s foreign minister told his British counterpart that any end to the ongoing war with the US and Israel must include guarantees to prevent future attacks, Anadolu Ajansi reported, quoting Iranian state media. Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi made…

Laos reduces school days amid ongoing fuel cost pressure

File photo of school children at a school in Laos. VIENTIANE, March 20 (NNN-Xinhua) — The Lao government has ordered nationwide adjustments to school operations, reducing the school week from five days to three, as part of emergency measures to ease financial pressure on families amid ongoing fuel price volatility.…

Drone attacks cause fire at Kuwait’s oil refinery, says local media

KUWAIT CITY, March 20 (NNN-Xinhua) – The Mina Al Ahmadi refinery was struck by Iranian drones early Friday morning, triggering fire at several of its units, some of which were shut down. \ There were no injuries, according to local media. –NNN-Xinhua

Greece airlifts 101 citizens, 5 pets from UAE

ATHENS, March 19 (NNN-Bernama-dpa) — Greece has carried out a special evacuation operation from the United Arab Emirates, bringing home not only its citizens but also dozens of pets, German Press Agency (dpa) reported, citing state media.  A total of 101 Greek nationals and 45 pets were flown from Abu…

Anwar, Modi discuss West Asia situation, call for immediate ceasefire

Both the leaders of Malaysia and India, Anwar Ibrahim and Narendra Modi are calling for an immediate ceasefire to the warring in West Asia. Photo courtesy of Anwar Ibrahim FB. KUALA LUMPUR, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today spoke with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to…

UAE air defences intercept 7 ballistic missiles, 15 UAVs from Iran

ABU DHABI, 19th March, 2026 (NNN-WAM) — Unite Arab Emirates air defences on Thursday intercepted 7 ballistic missiles and 15 UAVs launched from Iran, Emirates news agency, WAM reported. Since the start of the blatant Iranian attacks, UAE air defences have intercepted 334 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles and 1,714…

Indian PM stresses de-escalation in West Asia in phone call with Anwar

File photo of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. By Shakir Husain NEW DELHI, March 19 (NNN-Bernama) — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stressed the need for de-escalation in West Asia in a phone call with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on Thursday. The Indian leader greeted Anwar on the…

Arab League chief condemns Iran attacks on oil facilities in Gulf states

File photo of Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul Gheit. CAIRO, March 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — Cairo-based Arab League Secretary-General Ahmed Aboul-Gheit on Thursday strongly condemned Iranian missile attacks targeting Ras Laffan Industrial City in Qatar, which caused extensive damage and ignited fires. In an official statement, Aboul-Gheit described the attacks as…

European energy prices rise amid West Asia tensions

LONDON, March 19 (NNN-Xinhua) — European gas and oil prices rose sharply in early trading on Thursday as escalating tensions in the Middle East and attacks on energy infrastructure in Qatar and Iran have heightened concerns over supply disruptions. The Dutch TTF benchmark, a key reference for European gas supply…

Between the US, Israel and Iran’s rulers – Tehran people, businesses getting it real bad, e-commerce and internet down

File photo of Iran under attack from Israel. Prior to the ongoing war, an intense, direct 12-day war between Israel and Iran began in June 2025. Israel targeted nuclear and military sites, which prompted immediate retaliatory missile strikes from Iran. Ironically, a U.S.-brokered ceasefire ended this specific conflict on June…
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