Web archive - March 17, 2026

World

Russia says it supports Cuba after Trump says he will 'take' the Communist republic

Says ⁠it provides and will continue 'to provide Cuba with the necessary support, including financial support'

World

US does 'not need' help from allies on Iran, Trump says

Says we no longer 'need,' or desire, the NATO Countries' assistance

World

Top US counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, blames 'Israel, its powerful American lobby' for conflict

'I ​cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war ⁠in Iran,' says Joseph Kent

World

War threatens Gulf's dugongs, turtles and birds

Ecosystem strained by climate, shipping, then worsened by US-Israel war and Iran response

Sports

Ramsey out of World Cup play-off squad

The 35-year-old has been without a club since leaving Pumas

Entertainment

Chelsea Handler says Robert F Kennedy Jr and Cheryl Hines sold her 'toxic' $6m home

'I still have not lived in this house,' Handler said adding that the situation was so severe it required major repairs

World

EU foreign policy chief Kallas calls on US, Israel to end Iran war

Kallas says Europe may help restore Hormuz navigation, likely through diplomacy, not force

Pakistan

Govt intensifies efforts to assist nationals as Middle East crisis deepens

DPM Dar chairs review meeting, orders measures to facilitate and support Pakistanis in region

Entertainment

Jelly Roll and Carín León team up for first song from FIFA World Cup 2026 official album

The two artists have teamed up for a new track titled 'Lighter', which serves as the first single from the album

Entertainment

Michael B Jordan spotted casually carrying Oscar into In-N-Out after historic win

The Oscar winner went straight to grab a burger and celebrate, still wearing the same clothes he wore to the ceremony