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Lebanon declares Iranian ambassador persona non grata
Lebanon has declared Iranian Ambassador Mohammad Reza Sheibani persona non grata and ordered him to leave the country by Sunday, the Lebanese Foreign Ministry said on Tuesday, March 24.
How seven lost dogs covered 17km to return home, melting hearts online
Heavy snowfall blanketed Jilin province in northeast China. Amidst bone-chilling cold and uncertainty, seven pet dogs went missing. But when they overcame all obstacles to return home after covering 17 kilometres of rugged terrain, their story rivalled any cinematic tale. Led by a corgi, this extraordinary journey has become a viral sensation.
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr appointed as Iran's new national security chief
Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr has been appointed as the new head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council. Qatar-based media Al Jazeera reported this on Tuesday, March 24.
Pakistan army chief calls Trump to discuss peace efforts
Pakistan is attempting to mediate potential peace talks between the United States and Iran. The country's army chief General Asim Munir discussed the ongoing conflict in a phone call with US President Donald Trump on Sunday, March 22, the White House has confirmed, reports The Guardian.
Trump claims agreement with Iran, Tehran says 'false'
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States and Iran have reached an agreement on "almost all points." However, Tehran has directly denied the claim, stating that no negotiation or dialogue process is underway with Washington.
Iran launches multiple missile attacks on Israel
Iran has launched seven waves of missile strikes across various locations in Israel within less than 10 hours. The latest wave targeted the city of Dimona, Israel has confirmed. Tel Aviv was also struck.
Setback for US forces as world's largest aircraft carrier withdraws from Iran war
The USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest aircraft carrier that has been part of Middle East war operations, returned to a naval base in Crete on Monday, an AFP photographer said.
Explosion at oil refinery in US
A massive explosion has occurred at a Valero oil refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, in the United States. The incident occurred on Monday local time, AFP reported.
Pakistan mediates in US-Iran conflict
Pakistan is joining a growing list of countries acting as go-betweens for the United States and Iran, four sources told NBC News, with two of those sources saying an in-person meeting could be held in the coming days in Islamabad, the Pakistani capital.
Vietnam cancels domestic flights amid fuel shortage
Vietnam is facing a severe fuel shortage due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The country's national carrier, Vietnam Airlines, has announced the cancellation of at least 23 domestic flights per week from next month due to a lack of sufficient jet fuel.