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Recent world coverage and related updates from across Uganda Online.
world 28 March 2026
The US-Israeli war on Iran, sparked by strikes on February 28, has led to thousands of deaths across the region, including heavy casualties in Iran and Lebanon. Reports detail losses in multiple countries from retaliatory attacks and related incidents. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/how-many-people-have-been-killed-in-the-us-israeli-war-on-iran--5406554
world 27 March 2026
US President Donald Trump has pushed back his ultimatum for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 10 days to April 7, following Tehran's rejection of a 15-point peace proposal. The move comes as the US confirms destruction of only a third of Iran's missiles, with the conflict escalating across the Middle East and disrupting global energy markets. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-extends-deadline-for-striking-iran-s-energy-plants-to-april-7-5404856
world 25 March 2026
While wars shift across regions like sub-Saharan Africa and beyond, with innovations like drones altering battlefields, core principles persist: no plan survives contact, wars are hard to end, and the best victory avoids fighting altogether. Over 240,000 deaths in the past year underscore a world far from peaceful despite fewer major global wars. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/oped/columnists/daniel-kalinaki/war-war-everywhere-but-it-s-the-same-old-blood-letting-5403454
religion 25 March 2026
Dame Sarah Mullally, a former nurse, was enthroned as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury in a vibrant ceremony at Canterbury Cathedral, attended by royals and leaders. The event highlighted the Anglican Communion's global diversity amid ongoing debates on church issues. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/religion/mullally-enthroned-as-first-female-archbishop-of-canterbury-5403456
world 24 March 2026
Iran's military leadership mocked U.S. President Donald Trump's assertions of ongoing negotiations, insisting no deal is possible, as Israel and Iran traded airstrikes on key targets. The conflict, now four weeks old, continues to disrupt global energy markets with attacks on infrastructure and U.S. bases. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/iran-rejects-trump-s-talk-of-negotiation-as-israel-and-iran-launch-airstrikes-5402132
world 23 March 2026
President Donald Trump has decided against striking Iran's power network after productive discussions with Tehran, postponing any military action for five days. The move follows Iran's threats and comes amid a conflict that has disrupted global oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-backs-down-on-strikes-on-iran-s-power-network-says-us-and-tehran-holding-talks-5400138
world 21 March 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of strikes on its power plants if it fails to fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz within 48 hours, marking a sharp escalation in the ongoing conflict. The threats come amid rising energy prices, Iranian missile attacks on distant targets, and strikes near Israel's nuclear sites. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-threatens-iran-with-power-plant-strikes-over-hormuz-oil-blockade-5398970
world 21 March 2026
Three weeks into the US-Israeli strikes on Iran, President Trump faces surging global energy prices, allied reluctance, and escalating missile attacks from a defiant Tehran. Rising gas costs and troop buildups are eroding Republican support ahead of midterms. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/three-weeks-in-iran-war-escalates-beyond-trump-s-control-5398660
world 19 March 2026
Israel has unleashed a new series of airstrikes on Iranian infrastructure in Tehran, intensifying a war that has already claimed thousands of lives and disrupted global energy markets. Regional nations including Bahrain, Kuwait, and the UAE report missile attacks, while Iran vows relentless retaliation against energy sites. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/israel-launches-new-wave-of-attacks-on-iran-as-crisis-deepens-5397148
world 18 March 2026
The United States is evaluating military reinforcements in the Middle East as the conflict with Iran potentially enters a new phase. Options under consideration include securing the Strait of Hormuz and other strategic measures. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/us-weighs-military-reinforcements-as-iran-war-enters-possible-new-phase-5396014
Business 18 March 2026
The ongoing US-Israeli military actions against Iran are causing widespread chaos in global business, from skyrocketing energy costs to flight cancellations and supply chain breakdowns. Industries like aviation, shipping, and manufacturing face severe disruptions as key routes and resources become unreliable. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/how-us-israeli-war-on-iran-is-upending-global-business-5395776
world 17 March 2026
Iran fired missiles with cluster warheads at Tel Aviv, killing two people, as payback for Israel's killing of security chief Ali Larijani amid the escalating U.S.-Israeli war on Iran. Tensions rise with no ceasefire in sight, Strait of Hormuz disruptions, and surging oil prices threatening global economies. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/iran-strikes-tel-aviv-with-cluster-warheads-in-retaliation-for-killing-of-security-chief-5394756
world 16 March 2026
South Africa's top diplomat has dismissed US pressure to end relations with Iran amid strained ties under Trump's second term. Pretoria also rejects demands to drop its Israel genocide case, alter Black empowerment policies, or accept special refugee status for white South Africans. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/south-africa-rejects-us-pressure-to-distance-itself-from-iran-5392886
world 16 March 2026
US allies, particularly NATO members, have declined President Trump's request to deploy naval forces to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran blocked it in retaliation to US-Israeli strikes. European leaders emphasize that the conflict is not theirs and prioritize de-escalation over military involvement. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/us-allies-rebuff-trump-s-request-for-support-in-strait-of-hormuz-5392852
world 13 March 2026
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated that Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is injured and likely disfigured following an Israeli strike, casting doubt on his leadership amid ongoing U.S. and Israeli military operations against Iran. The Pentagon announced reinforcements to the region while vowing no mercy in the conflict. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/iran-s-new-supreme-leader-wounded-likely-disfigured-hegseth-says-5390506
world 13 March 2026
US President Donald Trump warned of intensified strikes against Iran over the coming week, while issuing a temporary waiver allowing purchases of sanctioned Russian oil to curb rising global fuel prices. The move drew criticism from Ukraine and European allies as the Middle East conflict escalates with heavy casualties and widespread disruptions. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/trump-says-us-will-hit-iran-very-hard-after-easing-sanctions-on-russian-oil-5390342