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White House: Trump-Xi meeting could be delayed amid Iran war focus

The White House said on March 16 that Donald Trump’s upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping is not at risk but could be postponed due to the U.S. president’s focus on the Iran war.

16 Mar 2026-17:34
Hungary’s Orban mobilizes “digital fighters” ahead of election

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is rallying online supporters in a “40-day digital challenge” ahead of the April 12 parliamentary vote, as his nationalist Fidesz party faces its toughest challenge in 16 years.

16 Mar 2026-17:17
Explosions rock Tehran as Israel targets IRGC commander – VIDEO

New explosions have been reported in several Iranian cities as Israeli strikes targeted military and security sites, according to emerging reports and videos circulating online.

16 Mar 2026-15:10
Iran threatens strikes on Doha and Dubai, residents urged to evacuate immediately

Iran’s Media Operations Center has issued an urgent warning for civilians in specific areas of Dubai and Doha.

16 Mar 2026-10:49
Araghchi: Iran will respond to any attack on its energy facilities

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will respond if its energy infrastructure comes under attack, saying Iranian forces could target facilities linked to U.S. companies in the Middle East.

14 Mar 2026-20:30
Oil tanker burns off UAE coast after Iran claims attack on U.S.-linked vessel - VIDEO

A tanker caught fire off the coast of the United Arab Emirates, according to early reports, after what Iranian media claimed was an attack on a vessel linked to the United States.

14 Mar 2026-11:12
North Korea fires suspected missile during U.S.-South Korea drills

North Korea launched a projectile toward the sea on Saturday, according to officials in South Korea and Japan, in a move that came as U.S.–South Korea joint military exercises were underway.

14 Mar 2026-09:32
US Embassy in Baghdad hit in missile attack - VIDEO

The United States Embassy in Baghdad was struck in a missile attack on Saturday.

14 Mar 2026-09:20
France calls drone attack that killed soldier in Iraq “unacceptable”

France’s President Emmanuel Macron condemned a drone strike in Iraq that killed a French soldier, calling the attack “unacceptable” and ordering a full military analysis of the incident.

13 Mar 2026-17:30
US expert lists Ilham Aliyev among world's top impactful leaders

Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev has been listed among the world’s 15 most influential leaders by prominent U.S. national security expert James Jay Carafano.

13 Mar 2026-08:49