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Image for NATO countries don't want to get involved in Iran operation, Trump saysHeadlines

NATO Countries Don't Want to Get Involved in Iran Operation, Trump Says

Image for Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republicHeadlines

Russia Says It Supports Cuba After Trump Says He Will 'take' the Communist Republic

Image for Poland will not send its troops to Iran, PM Tusk saysHeadlines

Poland Will Not Send Its Troops to Iran, PM Tusk Says

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Premiums for Caspian Oil Grades Surge vs Brent Amid Middle East Supply Disruptions, Traders Say

Image for Russian official say Ukraine's drone development means no region can feel safe, TASS reports

Russian Official Say Ukraine's Drone Development Means No Region Can Feel Safe, Tass Reports

Date: March 17, 2026

MOSCOW, March 17 (Reuters) - A senior Russian security official warned on Tuesday that the pace and development of Ukrainian drone production meant that no Russian region was safe from attack. Sergei...

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Greece Wants Durable Solution to Ensure Free Shipping in Hormuz Strait

Date: March 17, 2026

ATHENS, March 17 (Reuters) - Greece does not back any separate deals that would allow ships to enter and exit the Strait of Hormuz but wants a durable solution to safeguard peace in the region, its...

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Pakistan's Air Strike on Kabul: What You Need to Know

Date: March 17, 2026

March 17 (Reuters) - An air strike by Pakistan on Monday that the Afghan government says killed hundreds of civilians has led to an escalation in the conflict between the South Asian neighbours.  Here...

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Russian Attack Damages Energy, Port Infrastructure in Ukraine's South, Governor Says

Date: March 17, 2026

March 17 (Reuters) - A Russian attack damaged industrial, port and energy infrastructure facilities in Ukraine's Odesa region on the Black Sea overnight, causing disruption to power supplies in...

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Ten Foreign Individuals Arrested in Iran's Northeast for Spying, Tasnim Reports

Date: March 17, 2026

DUBAI, March 17 (Reuters) - Ten foreign individuals accused of collecting information on sensitive sites and preparing field operations in Iran's northeast were arrested by the Revolutionary Guards'...

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Trump Was Warned of Likely Iranian Retaliation on Gulf Allies, Sources Say

Date: March 17, 2026

By Jonathan Landay, Phil Stewart and Erin Banco WASHINGTON, March 16 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump was warned that attacking Iran could trigger retaliation against U.S. Gulf allies despite his...