World Happiness Report is out

Finland has once again been named the happiest country in the world, holding on to the top spot for the 10th year in a row, according to the latest World Happiness Report. The annual rankings, published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford, assess global happiness levels based on people's own evaluation of their lives. Read the full story here.

'Their courage will never be forgotten': Six US service members killed in Iraq crash, Trump pays respects

Wednesday brought a moment of national grief to Delaware. At Dover Air Force Base, the remains of six American military personnel arrived on home soil, escorted by their commander-in-chief. The six died when a KC-135 aerial refueling plane went down in western Iraq the week before. Read the full story here.

'Every drop of spilled blood comes at a price': Iran's new Supreme Leader sends stark warning to US, Israel

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Wednesday (March 18) issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel following the assassination of senior security figure Ali Larijani, calling for accountability during a period of escalating conflict. In a written message released during Larijani's funeral in Tehran, Mojtaba Khamenei signalled retaliation, stating that those responsible would face consequences. Read the full story here.

Trump says US will ‘massively blow up’ South Pars if Iran continues striking Qatar energy sites

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday issued a strong warning to Iran, saying Washington would “massively blow up the entirety of the South Pars Gas Field” if Tehran continues to target energy infrastructure in Qatar. The statement comes as tensions in the Middle East deepen following Iran’s strike on a major energy site in Qatar. The attack came shortly after Israel bombed Iran’s South Pars gas field, a move that has significantly raised the stakes in the ongoing conflict and pushed energy prices higher. Read the full story here.

Amid rising Middle East tensions, UAE moves Eid prayers indoors and suspends open-air gatherings

As Eid ul Fitr 2026 approaches, the United Arab Emirates has announced a major change in how the festival will be observed. Authorities have decided that Eid prayers will be held only inside mosques this year, with all open-air prayer grounds closed. The decision comes at a time of rising tensions in the Middle East and reflects a broader effort across Gulf countries to manage large public gatherings more carefully. Read the full story here.