News from different perspectives

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 6:24 pm

RT gauges expert predictions on how long the US-Israeli war against Iran could go on and its possible outcome Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 6:13 pm

Amid the US and Israel's war on Iran, we discuss the impact on diplomatic efforts and support for Palestine.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 6:01 pm

Anti-government protesters in Cuba sparked an outbreak of violence amid worsening blackouts and food shortages.

by Julia Baird (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm

BACA members accompany kids to court, stand guard outside their homes, and provide a sense of safety with burly presences and deeply rumbling motorbikes.

by Clare Armstrong (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 6:00 pm

If the instability in the Middle East keeps energy markets volatile, the economic and political consequences will extend far beyond the petrol pump.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 5:38 pm

US president urges naval coalition as Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed to 'tankers and ships of enemies' during war.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 5:36 pm

Moscow’s Domodedovo and Zhukovsky airports temporarily halted flights, according to Russia’s federal air transport agency, Rosaviatsia Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 5:24 pm

Sources report Lebanon preparing delegation for talks with Israel, while Guterres drums up humanitarian support.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 5:10 pm

Iran regards Ukraine as a legitimate target over its “drone support” for Israel, a senior legislator says Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 5:09 pm

Authorities say a local communist party office was lit on fire during rare antigovernment demonstration on the island.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 5:02 pm

Follow our live build-up, with team news coverage as it drops, before our text commentary stream of the La Liga match.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 5:02 pm

‘Israel targeting Iran’s security forces may aim to encourage uprising’ says director of the Iran Program at the MEI.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 4:55 pm

In the past century, Iran has undergone two major transformations. A third seems to be on its way.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 4:23 pm

Iran has allowed some Indian vessels through the Strait of Hormuz.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 4:03 pm

Drone strikes have hit the paramilitary's heavily armed checkpoints this week, Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 3:18 pm

Some First Nations are challenging Carney's resource-extraction plans to strengthen Canadian economy from US threats.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 3:18 pm

A member of Iran’s Expediency Council says the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed to US ships.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 3:09 pm

A Greek-flagged oil tanker was attacked by a “missile or a drone” off the Russian Black Sea coast, the shipping ministry in Athens has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 2:55 pm

The Vatican envoy to Lebanon visited Qlayaa, after a priest was killed in an Israeli attack.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 2:44 pm

We can still avert starvation even as the country faces the worst outlook in years.�

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 2:40 pm

Reuters has claimed that it was able to establish the real name of iconic street artist Banksy Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 2:38 pm

Russian skier Varvara Voronchikhina won her second gold medal at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 2:07 pm

US President Donald Trump shared a video of strikes on Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil export hub.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 1:55 pm

A strike on the heavily fortified United States embassy compound in Baghdad caused a fire and damage to the complex.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 1:46 pm

The option of divorcing online should be reconsidered, Russian demographer Natalya Moskvitina has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 1:35 pm

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation has warned of possible glitches, such as misalignment between train and platform doors and automatic speed changes, as a new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line is set to begin operating on Sunday. The rail giant said the Tsuen Wan line would start using the new system from the first train on Sunday morning, while maintaining its normal schedule that day. “During the adjustment period after the new signalling system is put into service, some isolated incidents...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 1:25 pm

Smoke rises from Fujairah oil facility in UAE

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 1:09 pm

CCTV shows the moment a car hits a Muslim woman in broad daylight in southeast London before the driver speeds away.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 12:58 pm

Iran's envoy to New Delhi says Tehran allowed some Indian vessels to pass the Strait in rare exception to the blockade.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 12:52 pm

US judge quashes Justice Department subpoenas targeting Fed Chair Jerome Powell over interest-rate pressure Read Full Article at RT.com

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 12:34 pm

Wangchuk was jailed for demanding either Ladakh's full statehood or constitutional protections for tribal communities.

by Kevin Li (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 12:18 pm

As powerful AI agent OpenClaw explodes in popularity and raises security concerns, some Hong Kong users have described how the bots, while helpful, have conversations with themselves in a language they do not understand and ask questions about their existence. But the users said authorities should embrace the technology so long as proper safeguards were in place to manage the risks. Developed by Austrian software engineer Peter Steinberger, OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that...

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 12:12 pm

Israeli forces carry out daily attacks on besieged Gaza, as humanitarian conditions amid Iran war worsen.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 12:10 pm

For decades, Africa has consistently been viewed by Paris as a space to offset its lost global influence Read Full Article at RT.com

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 12:10 pm

South Africa’s president has said Pretoria aims to permanently rid the country of crime with the help of the military Read Full Article at RT.com

by Zhu Wenqian (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 11:52 am

Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways plans to hire 3,000 employees globally this year, including pilots and flight attendants, to support its growth plan, with the airline expressing strong confidence in its future expansion potential. The carrier launched its global recruitment drive in Beijing on Saturday as part of efforts to attract more talent from mainland China to support its future development plans, including promoting inbound tourism. Currently, the company has more than...

by Just In on March 14, 2026 at 11:46 am

US President Donald Trump threatens to strike the oil infrastructure of Iran's Kharg Island hub unless Tehran stopped attacking vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 11:37 am

Italian teenager breaks an 18-year-old record in China to become the youngest pole sitter in Formula One history.

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 11:31 am

Sandstorm hits Gaza, impacting displaced Palestinians

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 11:21 am

Video shows rescue teams rescuing families from under the rubble after US-Israeli strikes hit residential areas in Tehra

by Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera on March 14, 2026 at 11:17 am

As the US and Israel battle to control the story of their war against Iran, their messaging gets harder to defend.

by Ng Kang-chung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 11:14 am

Two monks have clashed during a religious ceremony at a historical Buddhist monastery in Hong Kong, leaving one injured and the other in police custody. Police officers were called to Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan at around 9.40am on Saturday after a report about a fight involving two monks, a force spokesman said. Preliminary investigations revealed the two monks, aged 51 and 57, were attending a ceremony at the monastery when they got into a quarrel over queuing, which escalated into a...

by Emily Hung,Fiona Chow (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 11:00 am

Some Hong Kong residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire remain in limbo as they complained of rude or unhelpful officers on a government outreach team who failed to answer their questions about authorities’ long-term resettlement plan. The 100-strong engagement team, which started operations on March 2 along with an inquiry hotline, was tasked with contacting nearly 2,000 Wang Fuk Court homeowners to address questions arising from the government’s rehousing plan, which includes a...

by Michael Doyle (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 10:43 am

The Queensland Reds have continued their winning run in Super Rugby, defeating arch-rival NSW Waratahs in a contest that lacked quality for an hour, then produced exhilarating play for the final 20 minutes.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 9:48 am

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by Lam Ka-sing,Connor Mycroft (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 9:45 am

Hong Kong’s licensed moneylenders will face strict new regulations starting in August, including debt-servicing ratio caps for low-income earners and a complete ban on using loan referees – a move lawmakers have said should reduce harassment by debt collectors. Lawmakers also said on Saturday that the measures outlined by the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau would help curb most illicit loans, while one legislator called for further regulation of the moneylending industry. The bureau...

by Henry Hanson and Bridget McArthur (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 9:41 am

The Matildas will face China PR in the semifinals of the Women's Asian Cup after the Steel Roses required extra time to see off a disciplined and spirited Chinese Taipei at Perth Rectangular Stadium.

by Editor (OffGuardian) on March 14, 2026 at 9:30 am

“One thing was certain, that the white kitten had had nothing to do with it — it was the black kitten’s fault entirely.” Lewis Carroll, Through the Looking-Glass Anyone who is not sick at heart and raging over the slaughter of over 165 young Iranian girls at a school by the American-Israeli monsters waging war on Iran is depraved and …

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 9:13 am

Abu Dhabi police have said that they have arrested 45 people for sharing videos of Iranian strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

by Harvey Kong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 8:20 am

Hong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) aims to recruit 50 officers during its latest round of hiring, with about 1,000 people attending its learning event this weekend. Paul Lau Chi-ho, the director of the ICAC’s Hong Kong International Academy Against Corruption, said the watchdog was confident it could fill the vacancies and did not plan to follow other disciplined services in easing recruitment criteria. Lau was speaking on Saturday, the first day of the agency’s...

by Lam Ka-sing,Harvey Kong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 7:51 am

Hong Kong authorities are coordinating with airlines to increase direct flight and transfer capacity, turning the challenges posed by the US-Israel war on Iran into opportunities, the transport minister has said. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan also said on Saturday that the ongoing Middle East turmoil had deeply disrupted global trade and aviation networks, underscoring the need for Hong Kong to reduce its reliance on traditional oil by expanding supply sources. “We can...

by Ng Kang-chung (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 7:41 am

An elderly pedestrian has died after being hit by a taxi in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong, according to police. The accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday when the 75-year-old man was crossing the road near the junction of Hip Wo Street and Yuet Wah Street. The taxi, travelling along Hip Wo Street towards Sau Mau Ping, ran into the man, reportedly causing him to crash onto the bonnet before falling to the ground. He sustained a serious head wound and other injuries to the body, according to...

by Elsie Lange (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 7:32 am

The first Danish state visit to Australia in 40 years starts at the country's magnificent red heart.�

by Just In on March 14, 2026 at 7:26 am

A crash in Whyalla involving a car towing a caravan claims the life of a 76-year-old cyclist, with police now appealing to witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage.

by Marina Trajkovich (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 6:59 am

Emergency services will resume their search for a missing pilot after a crashed helicopter was found in north-east New South Wales.�

by Just In on March 14, 2026 at 6:56 am

A prominent human rights activist has been attacked with acid in Jakarta, leaving him with serious burns.

by Daniel Keane, Evelyn Manfield, and Kathryn Bermingham (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 6:41 am

A week out from election day in SA, One Nation's Cory Bernardi admits to a "rookie error", as a federal Liberal MP expresses reservations about the decision to part ways with a controversial candidate.

by Jason Walls and Tilda Colling (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 6:27 am

Chief Minister Lia Finocchiaro is asking the federal government to deploy the ADF as floodwaters start to recede in parts of the Top End, while emergency services brace for more rain in central Australia.

by Genevieve Blandin de Chalain (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 6:17 am

A man has been arrested after an older man was found dead and a woman critically injured inside a home at Wellington, New South Wales on Saturday.

by Michael Doyle (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 5:44 am

Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli has become the youngest driver to secure pole position for a Formula 1 grand prix, topping the timesheets in qualifying for Sunday's Chinese Grand Prix.

by Maddie Nixon (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 5:18 am

Donald Trump says the US has "obliterated" Iran's military assets on the island, but stopped short of attacking other infrastructure.

by Georgia Loney (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 5:09 am

WA Police say emergency services were called to the refinery near Collie, about 200km south of Perth, just before 4am on Saturday, with the man dying at the scene, despite first aid being carried out.�

by Fiona Sun (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 4:45 am

On the weathered facade of the Kiu Kong Mansion on Nathan Road, two freshly painted cats now curl into the bustle of Hong Kong’s Yau Ma Tei. The mural features a ragdoll and a British shorthair cat, two breeds loved by Hongkongers, bringing a burst of colour and whimsy to the ageing building. With its head wrapped in a pink towel after a grooming session, the ragdoll gazes out at the street while the British shorthair shows off glossy nails and long, curly eyelashes, both perched in a garden...

by Andrew Chounding and Rosemary Murphy (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 4:11 am

Finnish light artist Kari Kola spent two years planning the installation, requiring 750 LED lights to illuminate the night sky in the city of Albany. �

by Matthew Cheng (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 4:00 am

Hong Kong should move beyond a “city-centred” approach that merely seeks Beijing’s policy support and instead take steps to align with national priorities by advancing the internationalisation of the yuan and supporting mainland Chinese enterprises’ global expansion, observers have said as this year’s “two sessions” came to a close. With the annual political gathering ending amid the widening war in the Middle East, observers also said Beijing would expect local companies to pursue investments...

by Declan Bowring (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 4:00 am

Dean Simes bought his first personal computer this century. Now, the centenarian wants to help other seniors understand the technology "you can't avoid".

by Jon Healy (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 3:48 am

The clash between Penrith and Cronulla blows the mind of former coach Matthew Elliott as the Panthers dominate a physical affair in Bathurst.

by Andrew Thorpe (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 3:29 am

The federal government's temporary easing of fuel standards will see 200 million litres of "dirty" fuel injected into the domestic market. Should drivers be worried?

by Hanan Dervisevic (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 3:27 am

John McGuigan was due to go back to work weeks ago in Manchester. He's still stuck in Australia using up all his work leave entitlements due to the war in the Middle East.

by Fran Rimrod (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 3:27 am

Australia's energy watchdog prepares to unveil new power price caps, which will include a tariff offering three hours of free electricity during the day.�

by Angelica Silva (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 2:16 am

For many South Asian migrants across the Gulf, keeping quiet about Iran's attacks ensures they're able to pay the bills and feed their families. But is leaving even an option?

by Courtney Wilson (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 2:16 am

Traditional owners and scientists want buffel grass recognised as a Weed of National Significance, but the cattle industry opposes the move because it relies on the species for fodder.

by Luke Pentony and Dean Bilton (Just In) on March 14, 2026 at 1:47 am

Sydney smashes a depleted Brisbane side at the SCG while Adelaide records an impressive victory over Collingwood at the MCG.

by RT (RT - Daily news) on March 14, 2026 at 1:37 am

Multiple states have joined the Gaza genocide case, with the US, Hungary and Fiji backing Israel, the ICJ has said Read Full Article at RT.com

by Brian Y. S. Wong (Hong Kong - South China Morning Post) on March 14, 2026 at 1:30 am

By the second half of the 21st century, the Sino-Indian relationship will become the world’s most significant geopolitical relationship, dislodging even the complex China-US cooperative rivalry. By 2050, the world’s three largest economies are likely to comprise some combination of China, India and the United States. PricewaterhouseCoopers predicts this exact order – with the US having the highest per capita income but the smallest population. Both Asian powerhouses enjoy significant theoretical...