Living in the dark: Gaza’s struggle for electricity
War has shattered Gaza’s power grid, forcing families to rely on generators and private charging points.
Day: March 29, 2026
RFA Lyme Bay to become minehunting mothership
RFA Lyme Bay is set to be fitted with new uncrewed mine countermeasures systems, enabling the ship to operate as a mothership for autonomous minehunting equipment, the Royal Navy has said.
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Pakistan hosts top Saudi, Turkish, Egyptian diplomats over war in Iran
Talks are under way in Islamabad, as the Pakistani government acts as mediator between the US and Iran.
First sugar-free Easter on UK TV as chocolate ads are pushed past 9pm
Ban on junk food adverts has cut advertising spend and prompted a debate over the policy’s impactThe UK will have its first Easter without the traditional barrage of TV ads for chocolate eggs and hot cross buns as the ban on junk food advertising makes…
Trump Says Iran Agreed to Allow 20 More Ships of Oil Through Strait of Hormuz
The president characterized Iran’s permission as a “sign of respect.” Israel said it launched a wave of strikes targeting infrastructure in Tehran and other areas, and Iran retaliated.
Regional leaders meet to discuss ending war as Houthi rebels enter fighting
The Iran-backed group claimed to have launched missiles at southern Israel.
Oman government takes over SalamAir, airlines to operate separately
Oman’s government has acquired SalamAir, a move designed to enhance aviation sector efficiency and economic growth. Both Oman Air and SalamAir will continue as independent brands, with a focus on improved route coordination and optimized aircraft utili…
Week in review: NIST updates DNS security guidance, compromised LiteLLM PyPI packages
Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news, articles, interviews and videos: NIST updates its DNS security guidance for the first time in over a decade DNS infrastructure underpins nearly every network connection an organization ma…
USS Gerald R Ford arrives in Croatian port
Ship’s company and local industry partners also supported repairs to seven berthing compartments affected by the fire.
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Iranian-backed Houthi rebels claim missile launches towards Israel
The war has threatened global supplies of oil and natural gas, sparked fertiliser shortages and disrupted air travel.