Saudi Arabia has given Iran’s military attache and embassy staff 24 hours to leave the kingdom, citing repeated Iranian attacks on its territory. The move follows escalating tensions in the region amid the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Iranian missiles struck the Israeli cities of Dimona and Arad, wounding nearly 100 people and causing significant damage. Israel’s air defenses failed to intercept some missiles, and the attacks mark a new phase in the escalating conflict with Iran.
At least 64 people, including 13 children, were killed in an attack on a hospital in Sudan’s East Darfur state, according to the World Health Organization. The attack damaged critical departments and left the facility non-functional, raising the total deaths from health facility attacks in the conflict to over 2,000.
A panel of three judges at the International Criminal Court found no misconduct by chief prosecutor Karim Khan following an investigation into sexual misconduct allegations, according to a confidential report submitted on March 9.
In Gaza, Mother’s Day brought sorrow as mothers remembered children killed in Israeli attacks, with over 72,000 Palestinians reported dead since the war began in October 2023.
U.S. President Donald Trump says the U.S. is close to meeting its objectives in Iran and may reduce military efforts, even as his administration deploys 2,500 more marines and seeks $200 billion in additional war funding.
US President Donald Trump says he does not want to declare a ceasefire with Iran, calling it unnecessary while “literally obliterating the other side.” He also criticized NATO allies for not supporting his actions, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” without US backing.
A U.S. federal judge has blocked enforcement of a Trump-era Pentagon policy that restricted press credentials for journalists who refused to comply with new rules. The ruling, which sides with The New York Times, finds the policy violates First and Fifth Amendment rights.
Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro has been named in two US criminal investigations related to drug-trafficking allegations, though he denies any involvement. The reports, first published by The New York Times, come ahead of Colombia’s presidential election.
QatarEnergy CEO Saad al-Kaabi stated he repeatedly warned U.S. officials and energy executives about the risk of Iranian attacks on oil and gas infrastructure before Tehran targeted Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City. The attack damaged key LNG facilities, reducing Qatar’s export capacity by 17 percent.