Read for 3 minutes Updated: March 17, 2026, 09:15 PM IST Joseph Kent, the head of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on Tuesday, becoming the first and highest-ranking official in the Trump administration to resign during the ongoing war in Iran. In his resignation letter shared on Twitter, Kent said he could not support the…
Dubai airport has experienced major flight disruptions, as British Airways announced it will ground all flights to Dubai until June due to ongoing Iranian attacks on airports across the region. Passenger planes parked at Dubai International Airport in Dubai (file photo) British Airways (BA) has cancelled all flights to Dubai until June as…
It is not true that the assassination of Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, means the immediate collapse of the regime. The conclusion is a hasty study, reflecting more wishful thinking than serious analysis. Yes, we are witnessing a seismic shock, the deadliest to hit the Islamic Republic since its founding in 1979. But the more…
The 900-foot Arctic Metagaz, a burnt-out Russian ghost tanker, has drifted dangerously close to Malta, an archipelago in the central Mediterranean known for its history and culture. 23:17, 16 March 2026 Updated 23:19, 16 March 2026 The carrier is wandering between Malta and Lampedusa (Image: Newsbook Malta/AFP via Getty Images). Malta – a popular holiday destination…
One of Britain’s most senior military officers today reportedly said the Royal Navy could lose its ships in the Strait of Hormuz – and should send them anyway. The Express understands that General Sir Nick Carter, who served as the country’s most senior military officer, made the case for joining Donald Trump’s effort to break…
Port-au-Prince, Haiti – – Authorities say they have arrested Haitian lawmaker Arnel Belizaire, who faces charges including financing terrorism and plotting against state security. This is Belizaire’s latest arrest in a country Where powerful political figures have been operating with impunity for a long time. Some have been linked to gangs financing and supporting control…
Chelsea head coach Liam Rosenior says his players “don’t want to annoy themselves and make more noise” by organising pre-match in the centre circle. It follows an unusual scene before Saturday’s 1-0 Premier League defeat by Newcastle when referee Paul Tierney stood near the ball before kick-off but did not move away as Chelsea players…
