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Monday 23 March

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The world is on a knife-edge as the war involving the US, Israel, and Iran enters a terrifying new phase of infrastructure threats. US President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face the "obliteration" of its power plants. Iran’s Revolutionary Guard hasn't blinked, instead threatening a "complete closure" of the strategic waterway and publishing a map of potential retaliatory targets across the Gulf, including desalination plants and energy hubs in Qatar and the UAE.

On the ground, the conflict is rapidly expanding. Israel has authorized a plan for targeted ground operations in Lebanon, punctuated by the strategic destruction of bridges over the Litani River. Meanwhile, a massive salvo of 75 missiles was launched by Iran toward Israeli and US sites, with reports of strikes near the Dimona nuclear facility. The chaos is bleeding into the global economy: oil prices are surging, major airlines are facing airport chaos exacerbated by a US government shutdown, and countries as far as Slovenia and Pakistan are rationing fuel or shutting down public events to preserve energy reserves.

01The stories

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    Middle East Flashpoints

    Iran has launched multiple waves of missiles targeting Israeli towns like Arad and Dimona, while the IDF prepares for a ground invasion of Lebanon after destroying the Qasmiyeh Bridge. The UK has condemned alleged Iranian strikes on the Diego Garcia military base, though Tehran denies involvement.

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    Global Energy & Economy

    Oil markets are bracing for a massive shock as the Strait of Hormuz remains paralyzed; Saudi Aramco's CEO has cancelled major public appearances to manage the crisis. Slovenia has introduced a 50-liter fuel limit for private cars, and Pakistan has moved its premier cricket league behind closed doors to save energy.

  3. 03

    US Politics & Shutdown

    As the partial government shutdown continues, President Trump is deploying ICE agents to major airports to assist unpaid TSA staff with mounting security lines. Meanwhile, the Senate has advanced the nomination of Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security.

  4. 04

    European Elections

    France's Socialists held off a far-right surge in major cities like Paris and Marseille during municipal runoffs. In Slovenia, early exit polls show a dead heat between the ruling liberals and the populist right, while the CDU is poised for victory in a key German state election.

  5. 05

    Tech & Space

    Elon Musk has announced plans for SpaceX and Tesla to build advanced chip factories in Austin and even in space for AI and robotics. In the EV sector, the SEC has dropped a long-running four-year probe into startup Faraday Future without taking action.

  6. 06

    Sports Highlights

    Alex Ovechkin made history as the second NHL player to reach 1,000 career goals (regular season and playoffs combined). In football, Manchester City defeated Arsenal to claim the League Cup, while Real Madrid edged past Atletico 3-2 in a high-stakes derby.

  7. 07

    Caribbean Crisis

    Cuba is reeling from its second nationwide blackout in a week, blaming a US oil blockade for the grid collapse. Top Cuban diplomats have warned the nation is preparing its military for a potential US kinetic attack.