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The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom issue a joint statement
2026 Strait of Hormuz crisis — The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands, and the United Kingdom issue a joint statement condemning the Iranian attacks on commercial vessels and expressing th

KLM says that they will not resume flights to Dammam, Dubai, Riyadh until May 17, citing safety
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — KLM says that they will not resume flights to Dammam, Dubai, Riyadh until May 17, citing safety considerations amid the Iran war. [https://www.aa.com.tr/en/economy/klm-extends-susp

Seventeen bodies are recovered from a boat that washed ashore in the Comoros.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Seventeen bodies are recovered from a boat that washed ashore in the Comoros. The victims are believed to be migrants from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [https://www.reuter

Egypt–Palestine relations, Egypt–Israel relations, Gaza humanitarian crisis
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict — Egypt–Palestine relations, Egypt–Israel relations, Gaza humanitarian crisis
The BAZAN Group refinery in Haifa is struck in an Iranian missile attack, but with "no significant damage",
2026 Iranian strikes on Israel — The BAZAN Group refinery in Haifa is struck in an Iranian missile attack, but with "no significant damage", according to Energy Minister Eli Cohen. [https://www.aljazeera.com/news/
The King Charles III England Coast Path, the world's longest coastal footpath, is formally opened by Charles
Mexican drug war — The King Charles III England Coast Path, the world's longest coastal footpath, is formally opened by Charles III. [https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy0dxexdd8xo (BBC News)]

In a joint statement after talks hosted by the United States, DR Congo and Rwanda say they have "agreed to a
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict — In a joint statement after talks hosted by the United States, DR Congo and Rwanda say they have "agreed to a series of coordinated steps to de-escalate tensions and advance progres
The International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands, rules that Tajikistan has violated the Rome
International Criminal Court arrest warrants for Russian leaders — The International Criminal Court at The Hague, Netherlands, rules that Tajikistan has violated the Rome Statute after failing to arrest Russian President Vladimir Putin duri
The National Assembly of Thailand re-elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister following his Bhumjaithai
2026 Thai general election — The National Assembly of Thailand re-elects Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister following his Bhumjaithai Party's victory in the recent election. [https://www.cbs19news.com/thail
A drone hits Aramco's SAMREF refinery in the Red Sea port of Yanbu.
2026 Iranian strikes on Saudi Arabia — A drone hits Aramco's SAMREF refinery in the Red Sea port of Yanbu. [https://www.arabnews.com/node/2636933/saudi-arabia ( Arab News )]
Iran executes three men arrested during protests last January by hanging.
Reactions to the 2025–2026 Iranian protests — Iran executes three men arrested during protests last January by hanging. [https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/iran-executes-three-individuals-arrested-over-january-protests-
Iranian Shahed drones strike the Mina al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah oil refineries and cause large fires,
2026 Iranian strikes on Kuwait — Iranian Shahed drones strike the Mina al-Ahmadi and Mina Abdullah oil refineries and cause large fires, according to the Kuwait National Petroleum Company. [https://www.telegraph.c

The Rafah Border Crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip reopens for limited movement, allowing a
Democratic Republic of the Congo–Rwanda conflict — The Rafah Border Crossing between Egypt and the Gaza Strip reopens for limited movement, allowing a restricted number of Palestinian patients to enter Egypt for medical treatment a
An Iranian man and a Romanian woman are arrested by Police Scotland for attempting to enter Royal Navy base
Reactions to the 2025–2026 Iranian protests — An Iranian man and a Romanian woman are arrested by Police Scotland for attempting to enter Royal Navy base HMNB Clyde. [https://apnews.com/article/uk-faslane-nuclear-submarine-bas
Germany withdraws from defending Israel in South Africa's International Court of Justice genocide case
South Africa's genocide case against Israel — Germany withdraws from defending Israel in South Africa's International Court of Justice genocide case against Israel, citing their need to defend themselves in a separate case lau

Aramco restarts operations at Ras Tanura oil refinery, the largest in Saudi Arabia, following a 16-day
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Aramco restarts operations at Ras Tanura oil refinery, the largest in Saudi Arabia, following a 16-day closure. [https://oilprice.com/Latest-Energy-News/World-News/Saudi-Arabia-Res

At least nine people are killed in a building fire near Palam metro station in Delhi, India.
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — At least nine people are killed in a building fire near Palam metro station in Delhi, India. [https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/delhi/several-people-trapped-inside-as-fire-b

Seven people are killed and three others are critically injured in an explosion and fire at a residential
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Seven people are killed and three others are critically injured in an explosion and fire at a residential building in Indore, Madhya Pradesh, India. [https://www.ndtv.com/india-new

One person is killed when a cable car cabin crashes down a snowy mountainside in Engelberg, Obwalden,
Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — One person is killed when a cable car cabin crashes down a snowy mountainside in Engelberg, Obwalden, Switzerland. [https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/18/europe/one-dead-swiss-gondola-cra
Israel strikes the Iranian South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf and its neighboring refineries in
2026 Iran war — Israel strikes the Iranian South Pars natural gas field in the Persian Gulf and its neighboring refineries in Asaluyeh. Iran announces it will retaliate against regional energy inf
Cesar Chavez Day celebrations are cancelled in many communities across the United States after late labor
MeToo movement — Cesar Chavez Day celebrations are cancelled in many communities across the United States after late labor leader and civil rights activist Cesar Chavez was accused by dozens of wom
Rollouts of the meningococcal vaccine begin at the University of Kent in England in the wake of a recent
2026 Kent meningitis outbreak — Rollouts of the meningococcal vaccine begin at the University of Kent in England in the wake of a recent meningococcal outbreak that killed two people amidst a rise in cases. [http
Qatar declares Iran's military and security attachés and their staff personae non gratae and orders them to
2026 Iranian strikes on Qatar — Qatar declares Iran's military and security attachés and their staff personae non gratae and orders them to leave the country within 24 hours following an attack on Ras Laffan Indu
Swedish foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard says that Iran has executed a Swedish citizen who was
Capital punishment in Iran — Swedish foreign minister Maria Malmer Stenergard says that Iran has executed a Swedish citizen who was arrested in Iran last June. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/swedish-cit
Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez appoints General Gustavo González López as Minister of Defense,
Capital punishment in Iran — Venezuelan president Delcy Rodríguez appoints General Gustavo González López as Minister of Defense, replacing General Vladimir Padrino López who has served since 2014. [https://ww