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Israel says Iranian Intelligence Minister Khatib killed overnight

Daily Dispatch March 18, 2026

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel ​Katz said on ‌Wednesday that Iranian Intelligence Minister ​Esmail Khatib ​was “eliminated” in a strike ⁠overnight. There has ​been no confirmation ​from Iran regarding Khatib’s reported death. Katz ​said he ​and Israeli Prime Minister

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Cuba Signals Readiness for Dialogue With U.S., Insists on Sovereignty and Respect + video

Daily Dispatch March 13, 2026

Cuban President, Miguel Díaz-Canel has reaffirmed his country’s willingness to engage in dialogue with the United States in an effort to address long-standing disputes, while stressing that any engagement must be anchored on equality, mutual respect and full recognition of national sovereignty. Speaking during a high-level meeting with members of the Political Bureau, the

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Qatar Rejects Iran’s Explanation for Missile Strikes, Says Attacks Hit Civilian Areas

Daily Dispatch March 6, 2026

Qatar has rejected explanations from Iran over recent missile strikes, insisting that evidence shows the attacks struck civilian areas and key infrastructure inside its territory. The position was conveyed during a phone conversation between Qatar’s Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani, and Iran’s Foreign Minister,

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Turkey says Iranian ballistic missile entered its airspace, shot down by NATO

Daily Dispatch March 4, 2026

A ballistic missile fired from Iran and heading into Turkish airspace after passing Syria and Iraq was destroyed by NATO air and missile defence systems in the eastern Mediterranean Sea, the Turkish Defence Ministry says. The ministry said in a statement that there were no casualties or injuries in the incident. It added that Turkey […]

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Breaking: Wife of Iran’s Late Supreme Leader Khamenei Dies

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

The wife of Iran’s late Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been confirmed dead, according to Iranian state media. Mansoureh Khojasteh Bagherzadeh reportedly died at her residence in Tehran on Monday, surrounded by members of her family. State media did not immediately provide detailed information on the cause of her death, but confirmed she passed […]

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Gulf Business Activity Shaken as Iran Strikes Disrupt Region

Daily Dispatch March 2, 2026

Iran’s retaliatory attacks across the Gulf have caused the most significant disruption to business operations in the region since the COVID-19 era. The escalation has led to the shutdown of airports, suspension of port activities, and sharp reactions in financial markets—undermining decades of effort to position the Gulf as a stable global business hub. In […]