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Turkey says NATO defences downed fourth inbound Iranian missile

FILE PHOTO: Turkish army personnel search a field after a piece of ammunition fell following the interception of a missile launched from Iran by a NATO air defence system, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Sertac Kayar/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Turkish army personnel search a field after a piece of ammunition fell following the interception of a missile launched from Iran by a NATO air defence system, in Diyarbakir, Turkey, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Sertac Kayar/File Photo

Italy chase World Cup spot as Kosovo bid to make debut

Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland.
Italy coach Gennaro Gattuso during the World Cup play-off semi-final against Northern Ireland.

Pakistan says it’s ready to facilitate US-Iran talks within days

(From left) Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty of Egypt, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Hakan Fidan of Turkey meeting to discuss regional de-escalation in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 29.
(From left) Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty of Egypt, Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al Saud of Saudi Arabia, Ishaq Dar of Pakistan and Hakan Fidan of Turkey meeting to discuss regional de-escalation in Islamabad, Pakistan, on March 29.

Pakistan hosts regional powers for Iran talks, with focus on Hormuz proposals

Foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia landed in Islamabad for the talks on March 29.
Foreign ministers from Turkey, Egypt and Saudi Arabia landed in Islamabad for the talks on March 29.

Kosovo stun Slovakia to book playoff final at home to Turkey

Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Slovakia v Kosovo - National Football Stadium, Bratislava, Slovakia - March 26, 2026 Kosovo's Fisnik Asllani celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa
Soccer Football - FIFA World Cup - UEFA Qualifiers - Semi Final - Slovakia v Kosovo - National Football Stadium, Bratislava, Slovakia - March 26, 2026 Kosovo's Fisnik Asllani celebrates scoring their second goal REUTERS/Radovan Stoklasa

At Turkish border town, Iranians seek respite from ‘endless’ war at home

bdborderwar26 - Iranians at the frontier with Turkey at the Kapikoy border crossing In far eastern Turkey on March 21, 2026.

Credit: Borzou Daragahi
bdborderwar26 - Iranians at the frontier with Turkey at the Kapikoy border crossing In far eastern Turkey on March 21, 2026.

Credit: Borzou Daragahi

US proposal to end war is 'one-sided', door to diplomacy still open, Iranian official says

An Iranian flag, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
An Iranian flag, amid the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, in Tehran, Iran, March 25, 2026. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS

Tanker carrying Russian oil hit by drone in Black Sea near Turkey

The attack was likely aimed to disable the engine room in the Sierra Leone-flagged vessel that was carrying Russian oil, said Turkey's transportation minister.
The attack was likely aimed to disable the engine room in the Sierra Leone-flagged vessel that was carrying Russian oil, said Turkey's transportation minister.

Iran train in Turkey with tight media control ahead of World Cup warmups

Soccer Football - International Friendly - Iran Training - Huseyin Aygun Football Center, Antalya, Turkey - March 25, 2026 Iran players during training REUTERS/Umit Bektas
Soccer Football - International Friendly - Iran Training - Huseyin Aygun Football Center, Antalya, Turkey - March 25, 2026 Iran players during training REUTERS/Umit Bektas

Pakistan conveys US proposal; Turkey, Pakistan may host talks, says top Iranian official

Iran weighs indirect US plan as Pakistan and Turkey emerge as venues for de-escalation talks.
Iran weighs indirect US plan as Pakistan and Turkey emerge as venues for de-escalation talks.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.