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Iran executes three anti-government protesters
Iran has executed three protesters convicted of killing two police officers during nationwide anti-government demonstrations in January, according to the country's judiciary’s Mizan news agency.
Iran has not attempted to rebuilt nuclear capability: Tulsi Gabbard
US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard told the Senate Intelligence Committee that Iran has not attempted to rebuild its nuclear enrichment capability following US and Israeli strikes.
Trump threatens to 'blow up' Iran’s largest gas field if Qatar attacked again
US President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran, saying the United States would “massively blow up” Iran’s South Pars gas field if another attack is carried out on Qatar’s energy infrastructure.
Saudi Arabia threatens Iran of potential joint military action
Saudi Arabia has issued a stern warning to Iran, saying attacks on the kingdom or Gulf states will not be tolerated and that coordinated military action may be taken if necessary.
Missile strike hits major LNG facility in Qatar
A missile strike has hit one of the world’s largest liquefied natural gas (LNG) production and export facilities in Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, causing extensive damage but no confirmed casualties so far.
Saudi Arabia announces Eid-ul-Fitr date
Saudi Arabia has announced the date for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. Saudi authorities confirmed the information on Wednesday, March 18, following the moon sighting activities for the month of Shawwal 1447 Hijri.
Turkey, Singapore announce Eid-ul-Fitr dates
Turkey and Singapore have announced the dates for the holy Eid-ul-Fitr. Both countries have decided to celebrate Eid on different days based on astronomical calculations rather than physical moon sighting.
Israel claims killing of Iranian intelligence minister
Israel has claimed that it has carried out an attack targeting Iran's Intelligence Minister Ismail Khatib and that he has been killed. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz made this claim, according to a report by Qatar-based media Al Jazeera.
Fresh strike hits US diplomatic compound in Baghdad
Another attack has targeted the US embassy compound in Baghdad, the capital of Iraq, according to security officials. The attack occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, March 18.
9 including children killed in Delhi residential building fire
At least nine people, including three girls, have died in a fire at a multi-storey residential building in the Palam area of India's capital, Delhi.