World in pictures, March 18, 2026
The best photos from the international wire agencies as chosen by The Age picture editors
Day: March 18, 2026
Tracking the Iran War: A Month of Escalation and Regional Impact
Iran war likely prolonged, increasing cyber threats, energy disruption, and instability, with companies in the Middle East facing higher risk. Follow me on Twitter: @securityaffairs and Facebook and Mastodon Pierluigi Paganini (SecurityAffairs – hacking, Iran)
The regions in Spain where you can deduct vet bills in your tax return
A few regions in Spain have recently approved a new measure which allows you to deduct vet expenses from your yearly income tax return.
India launches second edition of IOS SAGAR to boost maritime cooperation in Indian Ocean Region
New Delhi, March 18. India on March 16 launched the second edition of the Indian Ocean Ship (IOS) SAGAR initiative, reaffirming its commitment to strengthening collaborative maritime security across the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). According to a stateme…
Dublin St Patrick’s festival draws 500,000 as Irish roots take centre stage
Thousands of revellers filled the streets of Dublin on 17 March for the annual St Patrick’s Day parade, the highlight of a four day festival celebrating Irish culture.
Australian troops have died for a US lie before. An unhinged Trump wants us to go again
Political leadership is about rising to the occasion, but US President Donald Trump looks in danger of deflating.
South African town divided over renaming after Robert Sobukwe
The nearly 250-year-old town, known for its Cape Dutch architecture and tourism appeal, is among more than 1,500 places renamed since the end of apartheid to shed colonial-era legacies. But here, the change has sparked protests, petitions and concern o…
US bombers avoid European airspace on Iran bombing runs
Flight tracking data shows B-1 operations from the UK avoiding mainland Europe on their way to strike Iran.
The post US bombers avoid European airspace on Iran bombing runs first appeared on UK Defence Journal.
Trump Oil Bankrupt in Six Months: Promised Boom is Already Bust
Trump bankruptcy is on the horizon again, this time on the ocean. Trump Steaks, Trump Vodka, Trump University, Trump Airline and now… Trump Oil. Court filings tell the story. Trump applying the American military, like the mob flexes protection ra…
Watch: Meteor streaks across Ohio sky, NASA confirms
A meteor streaking across the sky over Ohio triggered a loud boom that shook homes and startled residents. NASA confirmed the event, while sightings of the bright fireball were reported across several states.