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ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
Top Trump counterterror adviser resigns over Iran war: 'No imminent threat'
Kent is the highest-profile administration official to step down over the war.

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Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war and urges Trump to 'reverse course' (BBC Front Page)

CNBC World NewsMar 17, 2026
Oil pares gains as doubts linger over U.S.-backed plan to protect Strait of Hormuz shipping
Oil prices pared gains on Tuesday as uncertainty lingered over a U.S.-led coalition to protect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz? (BBC Front Page)

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Joe Kent, a Top Counterterrorism Official for the Trump Administration, Resigns, Citing Iran War
Mr. Kent is the first Trump administration official to quit in opposition to the conflict. He said pressure from Israel had pushed the president into war against Iran.

Washington Post World NewsMar 17, 2026
Israel says it killed Ali Larijani, Iran's top security official, in strike
Israel's defense minister said Larijani, head of the Supreme National Security Council, and Basij commander Gholamreza Soleimani were "eliminated" in airstrikes.

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A Trump official quits over the Iran war, as Israel says it killed 2 Iranian commanders (NPR Topics: News)

CNBC World NewsMar 17, 2026
Asia-Pacific markets close mixed as oil gains and Iran war keeps investors on edge
International benchmark Brent crude gained 2.45% to $102.57 per barrel, while the U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 2.51% to $95.85 per barrel as of 8:44 p.m. ET.

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CNBC Daily Open: Risk-off trade back on for oil (CNBC World News)
As War With Iran Hurts Oil Prices, U.S. Turns to Iranian Boats for Help (Int'l Herald Tribune)

NYT Middle EastMar 17, 2026
Here Are the Top Iranian Leaders Killed in the War So Far
Israel said on Tuesday that it had killed two more high-ranking figures, including the man who had essentially been running Iran for weeks.

NPR Topics: NewsMar 17, 2026
U.S. seeks NATO help with Strait of Hormuz. And, federal judge blocks vaccine changes
As the war with Iran intensifies, Trump is demanding that allies help the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz. And, a federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
What to Know About Ali Larijani, Iran's Top Security Official
One of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's closest confidants, Mr. Larijani emerged as the face of the government after Mr. Khamenei was killed.

NYT Middle EastMar 17, 2026
Europe Has Helped the U.S. Protect Shipping. The Strait of Hormuz Is Different.
European Union ministers and leaders pushed back on ideas to protect the strait, including expanding a maritime operation already in place in the Red Sea.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Israel's Killing of Ali Larijani Could Allow Military to Tighten Grip on Iran
As Iran's top national security official, Mr. Larijani had a reputation for acting as a bridge between hard-line figures in the armed forces and more moderate political factions.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Pakistan air strike kills at least 100 at Kabul drug rehab centre
Some of the bodies were injured beyond recognition, forensic laboratory sources told the BBC.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 17, 2026
Iranian soccer players train with Australian team after being granted asylum
Two members of the Iranian women's soccer team joined a training session with a professional club in Australia, in their first publicly shared appearance since they accepted a government offer of asylum

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Hundreds Dead in Pakistani Airstrike on Kabul, Officials in Afghanistan Say
The attack hit a drug rehabilitation facility, Afghanistan said, suggesting that its victims included civilians. Pakistan said it had targeted an ammunitions depot.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Sucked Into War, Gulf Countries Face the Limits of U.S. Security Guarantees
Barraged by Iranian attacks and questioning the value of security ties with the United States, nations in the Gulf have turned to Ukraine, Australia and Italy for help.

NYTimes GlobalMar 17, 2026
Peter Thiel Fears the Antichrist Is Coming. In Rome, Some Call His View Heresy.
The right-wing tech investor is giving lectures near the Catholic church's administrative heart. Commentators there are rejecting his apocalyptic vision.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Family 'beyond devastated' after meningitis death
Health officials confirm that cases in the Canterbury area increased from 13 to 15.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 17, 2026
Iran war throws Trump's China trip in doubt, but Beijing doesn't seem to mind waiting
The timing of a highly anticipated summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping is in doubt after Trump asked to delay it by "a month or so" so he can focus on the widening war with Iran.

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China is Tight-Lipped on Trump's Request to Delay His Xi Summit (NYT Middle East)
What the Iran War Means for the U.S.-China Relationship (Int'l Herald Tribune)

CNBC World NewsMar 17, 2026
Treasury yields edge lower as investors weigh rising oil price, Iran attacks and looming Fed decision
Treasury yields edged lower as investors weighed mounting tensions in the Middle East and rising oil prices ahead of the Federal Reserve's policy decision.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
Rising Costs and Competition at Top N.Y. Schools Have Parents on Edge
Leaders and parents worry that a widening economic divide amid the current affordability crisis could amplify the role that money plays in access to a robust education in New York.

BBC Front PageMar 17, 2026
Wales captain Ramsey left out for World Cup play-offs
Captain Aaron Ramsey is left out of the Wales squad for this month's World Cup play-offs, casting further doubt over his future.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 17, 2026
'Many people fooled' by AI wedding pics, says Zendaya
The star has spoken about the viral images that appeared to show her marrying partner Tom Holland.

ABC NewsMar 17, 2026
How a green energy transition could impact international conflict
A mass transition to green energy could help to quell future international conflicts that stem from the control of oil, energy and climate change experts told ABC News.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 17, 2026
The power goes out in Cuba, leaving hospitals dark and highways deserted
Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel said the country was running on about 40% of the fuel it needs. Women are giving birth in dark hospitals with no power.

BBC News Front Page | WorldMar 17, 2026
Why is MenB vaccine not given to teenagers and should they be offered it?
Students and older teens have not been vaccinated against the strain that has caused the outbreak of cases in Kent.

Int'l Herald TribuneMar 17, 2026
At Least 23 Killed in Nigeria as Insurgent Attacks Go On Despite U.S. Help
A teaching hospital and two markets in the city of Maiduguri were hit in what a military spokesman said were suicide bombings by Boko Haram.

CBC Top StoriesMar 16, 2026
The National | Allies reject Trump's call for help in Hormuz
March 16, 2026 | NATO allies reject Trump's demand for help re-opening the crucial Strait of Hormuz. A powerful storm brings 40 centimetres of snow to parts of northern Ontario and Quebec. And, a recruitment campaign brings hundreds of doctors and nurses to B.C.



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Trump urges allies to help escort ships through Strait of Hormuz (MSNBC Int'l News)
Trump Hits Out at Allies After Cool Response to Requests for Warships (NYT Middle East)

NPR Topics: NewsMar 16, 2026
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of targeting a hospital for drug users in the Afghan capital with an airstrike, marking a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month. Pakistan has dismissed the accusation.

Washington Post World NewsMar 16, 2026
Trump says he can ‘take' Cuba: ‘I can do anything I want with it'
Amid the U.S. oil blockade, Cuba's national energy grid collapses, causing a nationwide blackout.

CBC Top StoriesMar 16, 2026
Team Canada's jerseys for the FIFA World Cup are here
The jerseys Team Canada will wear for the FIFA World Cup later this year have been revealed. The home jersey is a iconic Canadian red with a two tone maple leaf with a split in the middle. The away jersey is black with white cracked ice patterns which form maple leaves.



Int'l Herald TribuneMar 16, 2026
How Trump Drove a Wedge Between Florida Republicans Over A.I.
A Florida bill that would have regulated artificial intelligence, backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, failed to gain traction after President Trump made it clear he did not want states to rein in the technology.

NPR Topics: NewsMar 16, 2026
As parents clamor for a treatment touted for autism, doctors hesitate to prescribe it
After the leucovorin got public attention as a potential autism treatment, families rushed to get it. Many doctors are torn about prescribing an unproven drug but don't want to lose patients' trust.

BBC Front PageMar 16, 2026
Millions without electricity as Cuba's power grid collapses
Cuba's chronic fuel shortages have been exacerbated by a US blockade on oil shipments to the island.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 16, 2026
Thousands of flights cancelled amid strikes in Middle East
Thousands of flights have been cancelled as major airports in the Middle East face direct and nearby strikes. NBC News' Raf Sanchez reports on the largest global air travel disruption since the pandemic.

MSNBC Int'l NewsMar 16, 2026
Iran launches new attacks on civilian targets including airports
Iran launched new attacks on key international airports, including in Dubai. NBC News' Richard Engel reports.

NPR Topics: NewsMar 16, 2026
Cuba hit by island wide blackout as energy crisis deepens
On Monday Cuba was plunged into an island-wide blackout affecting 11 million people after a "complete disconnection" of its electrical system, officials said, amid a worsening fuel shortage.

CBC Top StoriesMar 16, 2026
Susie Wiles, Trump's chief of staff, diagnosed with breast cancer but plans to keep working
Susie Wiles, the first woman to serve as White House chief of staff, has been diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer but will continue working ?while undergoing treatment, U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday.



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White House chief of staff Susie Wiles says she has been diagnosed with breast cancer (ABC News)
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BBC Front PageMar 16, 2026
King hits the DJ decks on city arts venue visit
The King admits "trying to get a hang of it" while having a go at being a DJ during a visit to Manchester.

NYT Middle EastMar 16, 2026
Fifth Member of Iranian Soccer Team Reverses Decision on Asylum
Five of the seven members of the Iranian women's national team who originally sought asylum in Australia after a tournament have changed their minds.

Washington Post World NewsMar 16, 2026
Drone hits Dubai airport as Iran targets commerce; Israel says war will go on
As Tehran continued strikes on targets across the Gulf region, Israel said it would hit Iran for "as long as needed" and expanded ground operations in Lebanon.
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