International

Thursday, March 5th 2026 - 16:02 UTC
Iran says it hit a US oil tanker in the Gulf and warns on transit through Hormuz

Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said on Thursday that their naval force struck a US oil tanker in the northern Gulf and that the vessel “is on fire,” raising fresh concerns about maritime security tied to the regional conflict and the safety of the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most sensitive energy choke points.
Thursday, March 5th 2026 - 11:47 UTC
UK embassy in UAE tells British citizens to shelter indoors and stay away from windows amid escalation

The British Embassy in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) urged UK nationals on Thursday to take shelter immediately, “remain indoors,” and “stay away from windows,” issuing the guidance on social media as reports of strikes and explosions spread across parts of the Middle East.
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 - 22:50 UTC
Brazil completes its legislative process and ratifies the EU–Mercosur deal

Brazil’s Congress on Wednesday ratified the trade agreement between Mercosur and the European Union, completing the legislative step in the South American bloc’s largest economy. The Senate approved the treaty unanimously, after the lower house cleared the text last week, according to local reporting and wire-service coverage.
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 - 13:04 UTC
Argentina hits oil output record on Vaca Muerta as Brent tops $80 on Iran war

Argentina posted its highest monthly crude output on official record in January, at a time when global energy markets are again under strain from the Iran–Israel–US conflict and renewed pressure on key supply routes.
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 - 10:52 UTC
Greens bash PM Starmer and Labour party in a Manchester stronghold

The Green Party has comfortably won a by-election for a vacant parliamentary seat, an embarrassing defeat for embattled Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party in one of its former strongholds.
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 - 04:52 UTC
US says it has struck “nearly 2,000” targets in Iran and adds B-52 bombers to the air campaign

The United States intensified its air campaign against Iran on Tuesday as Operation Epic Fury entered its fourth day, introducing B-52 strategic bombers into combat operations and reporting that “nearly 2,000” targets have been hit so far.
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 - 02:56 UTC
Three foreigners convicted in Uruguay for attempting to obtain a passport with forgeries

A court in Uruguay’s Flores department convicted three foreign nationals —a Russian, a Kazakh and a Mexican woman— after authorities said they attempted to begin identification procedures using false documentation at the National Civil Identification Directorate (DNIC) office in the city of Trinidad.
Wednesday, March 4th 2026 - 00:14 UTC
Responsible Gambling Online: What It Means and the Tools That Help

Responsible gambling online means you stay in charge. You set a budget and a time limit that fit your life, you treat gambling as paid entertainment, and you step back early if it starts causing stress. Because online play is fast and always available, responsible gambling is also about using safety tools and adding extra barriers when you need them.
Tuesday, March 3rd 2026 - 23:36 UTC
Trump threatens to cut off all trade with Spain after base refusal tied to Iran strikes

U.S. President Donald Trump threatened on Tuesday to impose a total trade embargo on Spain after Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez’s government refused to allow the use of the Rota and Morón bases for missions linked to strikes on Iran.
Tuesday, March 3rd 2026 - 15:14 UTC
Chile: Kast halts transition talks with Boric, citing lack of trust over China-linked subsea cable briefings

Chile’s president-elect José Antonio Kast said on Tuesday he is suspending the handover process with outgoing President Gabriel Boric, arguing his team cannot trust the information it has received on key issues, including a China-linked subsea fiber-optic project that would connect central Chile with Hong Kong.