International media reports indicate that Pakistan has been mentioned as a possible mediator in efforts to find a diplomatic solution to the ongoing conflict surrounding Iran. According to the Financial Times and Axios, Pakistan has expressed interest in facilitating talks and has proposed its capital, Islamabad, as a potential venue for a meeting between senior officials from the United States and Iran.

No formal confirmation has yet come from either Washington or Tehran regarding this initiative. Analysts in Washington reportedly view Pakistan’s move as unsurprising given its longstanding ties with Iran and previously warm relations with the United States during Donald Trump’s second term. Pakistan’s defense chief Asif Munir met Trump twice last year, once in June and again in September, with Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif attending the latter meeting.

Pakistan also nominated Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize twice in 2025 for his mediation efforts between India and Pakistan, a gesture that was reportedly well received within Trump’s administration.

At least 66 people have been confirmed dead after a Colombian military aircraft crashed in the Amazon region near the border with Peru. According to information from the Colombian government cited by Reuters, the plane was carrying 125 people, including 11 air force members, 115 army personnel, and two national police officers. Authorities said the Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules transport aircraft went down shortly after takeoff, triggering a massive fire.

More than fifty survivors have been rescued and taken to hospitals, though many remain in critical condition. Search operations are continuing to locate those still missing. Officials have not yet determined the exact cause of the crash, but an investigation has already begun.

The incident marks one of the deadliest military aviation accidents in Colombia in recent years, prompting a large-scale emergency response and ongoing recovery efforts in the remote Amazon area.

A passenger plane operated by Jazz Aviation under Air Canada Express collided with a fire truck while landing at LaGuardia Airport in New York late Sunday night, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The crash occurred around 11:30 p.m. local time as Flight 8646 from Montreal was landing on Runway 4 at about 30 miles per hour. At least 41 people were injured, including two police officers. The fire truck was responding to another aircraft emergency when the collision happened.

Authorities said 72 passengers and four crew members were on board. Injured passengers were taken to Elmhurst Hospital and NewYork-Presbyterian Queens. The Port Authority confirmed that the two officers are expected to recover. Radio communication records indicated that air traffic control had ordered the fire truck to stop, but the collision occurred before the instruction took effect.

Visibility at the time was reduced to about three miles due to rain and fog. The airport was temporarily closed, and the Federal Aviation Administration suspended all flights until Monday afternoon. The FAA and National Transportation Safety Board have launched a joint investigation, while former U.S. Department of Transportation Inspector General Mary Schiavo blamed FAA negligence and poor coordination between air and ground control for the crash.

At least 34 people were killed and several others injured when a Colombian military transport plane crashed in the Puerto Leguízamo area of Putumayo province on Tuesday, March 24, 2026. Defense Minister Pedro Sánchez confirmed the incident on social media, stating that the aircraft went down about 1.5 kilometers after takeoff. The crash triggered a fire and explosions from onboard ammunition, worsening the damage.

Putumayo Governor John Gabriel Molina told local media that 21 of the victims have yet to be identified. The Colombian Air Force said the aircraft was a Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules model transporting soldiers to another city in the province. Air Force Commander Carlos Fernando Silva reported that two special aircraft with 74 beds were dispatched to evacuate the injured to hospitals in Bogotá and other locations.

Authorities confirmed that the crash was not caused by any armed group attack. Officials warned that the death toll could rise as rescue operations continue in the Amazon border region near Peru and Ecuador.

Iran has warned that it will use all available capabilities to ensure its security following reports of attacks in Tel Aviv and other areas. The statement came from a spokesperson for Iran’s armed forces, as reported by Al Jazeera. In a televised address, Brigadier General Ebrahim Zulfaqari of the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters said Iran maintains full control over the Strait of Hormuz and rejected any foreign interference in the region.

According to Iran’s Fars News Agency, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) carried out extensive strikes in Iraq’s Erbil, as well as targeting the Al Dhafra airbase in the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan base, and the U.S. Navy’s Fifth Fleet. Missile attacks were also reported in Israel’s Ashkelon, Tel Aviv, Haifa, and Gush Dan areas.

The IRGC further stated that what it called deceptive actions by U.S. President Donald Trump would not divert Iran from the battlefield, asserting that psychological operations by the United States and Israel would ultimately fail.

The United Kingdom has deployed its warship HMS Dragon to the Eastern Mediterranean to coordinate with Cyprus’s defense system following a recent drone attack. According to the UK Ministry of Defence, the destroyer left the country on March 11 and will help secure a British airbase in Cyprus that was targeted by Iranian-made drones. The ministry also reported that Royal Air Force Typhoon and F-35 fighter jets conducted overnight defensive operations across the airspaces of Cyprus, Jordan, Qatar, and Bahrain.

The deployment comes amid heightened regional tensions, prompting the UK to strengthen its military presence in the area. The move underscores London’s commitment to safeguarding its strategic assets and personnel in the Eastern Mediterranean, particularly after the recent drone incident.

The situation reflects broader instability in the region, with multiple countries adjusting their defense postures in response to evolving threats.

US President Donald Trump has said that the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz will reopen soon. In an interview with CNN on Monday, he stated that if ongoing talks with Iran continue positively, the waterway could be reopened quickly. Trump suggested that in the future, the strait might be jointly controlled by the United States and Iran, saying he and the Ayatollah—whoever holds that position—would manage it together.

Trump also hinted at a possible regime change in Iran, claiming that earlier attacks had damaged much of Iran’s top leadership, leading to a natural process of political change. However, he noted that recent discussions had shown positive progress and that there was potential for easing tensions. Trump added that there are individuals within Iran whom he considers reasonable and respected, and who could play significant roles in the future.

The situation remains uncertain as both the United States and Iran have expressed differing views on the ongoing negotiations.

Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has said that Israel’s border should extend up to Lebanon’s Litani River. He made the remarks during an Israeli radio program, stating that the ongoing military operation in Lebanon should end in a “completely different reality,” where not only Hezbollah but also Israel’s borders would change. His comments come amid escalating tensions in Lebanon.

According to the report, Israel has recently attacked key bridges over the Litani River, cutting off parts of southern Lebanon from the rest of the country. Lebanese President Joseph Aoun described these attacks as a possible prelude to a ground invasion, warning that they could indicate preparations for such an operation.

The situation reflects growing instability along the Israel-Lebanon frontier, with both military actions and political statements signaling a potential shift in the region’s security dynamics.

The United States has instructed its citizens in Oman to remain indoors under a 'shelter in place' directive. The order, issued by the US Embassy in Muscat, applies to the entire country and was announced on March 24, 2026. The embassy cited an ongoing situation as the reason for the alert but did not provide further details about the nature of the threat or incident.

Earlier, on March 3, the US Department of State had authorized the departure of non-emergency government employees and their family members from Oman. The latest advisory expands the caution to all American citizens currently in the country.

No additional information was released about the specific circumstances prompting the warning, leaving the situation’s cause and duration unclear.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, Lavrov made the appeal during a phone conversation on Monday with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, as reported by Al Jazeera. The ministry stated that Lavrov emphasized the need to stop hostilities quickly and pursue political and diplomatic solutions.

Lavrov also described attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear infrastructure as unacceptable. Earlier, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov condemned a U.S.-Israeli strike near Iran’s Bushehr nuclear power plant, calling it extremely dangerous. The Russian Foreign Ministry further noted that both Lavrov and Araghchi expressed concern that the conflict could expand to the Caspian Sea region.

The statements reflect Moscow’s growing alarm over escalating tensions and its call for restraint and dialogue to prevent regional destabilization.

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif discussed the ‘serious situation’ in the Gulf region with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian, assuring Iran of Pakistan’s cooperation to help resolve the crisis, according to Al Jazeera. In a message on social media, Sharif said he spoke with Pezeshkian by phone about regional tensions and pledged Pakistan’s support to calm the situation.

Sharif stated that both leaders agreed on the urgent need for dialogue and diplomacy to reduce tensions. The two have spoken several times over the past month, exchanging greetings for Ramadan and Eid while also discussing ways to end ongoing conflicts. Pakistan, which shares a border with Iran and faces its own tensions with Afghanistan, has maintained a cautious diplomatic stance.

The Gulf region’s instability poses a major concern for Pakistan due to potential disruptions in oil and gas supplies. The country also strengthened its long-standing military ties with Saudi Arabia last year through a mutual defense agreement.

UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese has accused Israel of effectively receiving a “license” to persecute Palestinians. Presenting a new report to the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva on Monday, she said evidence of ongoing “ethnic killing” in the occupied Palestinian territories has been documented. The report details what she described as Israel’s “widespread and systematic persecution” and the creation of a “painful environment” for Palestinians.

Albanese further alleged that various governments indirectly encourage Israel’s actions, claiming that most governments and their ministers have effectively allowed Israel to continue such practices. The report states that between October 2023 and January 2026, Israeli forces arrested more than 18,500 Palestinians, including children. During the same period, at least 100 people reportedly died in Israeli custody, and around 4,000 were allegedly disappeared.

The report also claims that thousands of Palestinians are being detained without charges and kept in inhumane conditions, underscoring what the envoy described as a pattern of systemic abuse.

Israel has claimed responsibility for a new round of large-scale airstrikes targeting several military bases and weapons facilities inside Iran. According to a statement posted by the Israeli military on Telegram, the attacks struck the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ (IRGC) air defense and ground force headquarters, a Quds Force base and intelligence center, a missile production site under Iran’s defense ministry, and other production and research facilities.

The report, citing Al Jazeera, noted that the network could not independently verify Israel’s claims. The statement did not include details about casualties, damage assessments, or Iran’s response to the alleged attacks.

The situation remains unclear as independent confirmation of the strikes and their impact has not yet been established.

Pakistan reaffirmed its commitment to eliminating terrorism as the temporary ceasefire with Afghanistan neared its end on Monday midnight. The truce, announced last Wednesday for Eid-ul-Fitr, was intended to halt border clashes between the two countries. According to AFP, Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar stated on Pakistan Day that Islamabad’s stance on the ongoing conflict with Afghanistan remains unchanged.

Dar emphasized that Pakistan’s recent actions inside Afghanistan were aimed at eradicating terrorist threats. Meanwhile, Afghan Taliban authorities and a medical source reported that a mortar shell fired from Pakistan killed one person in Kunar province on Sunday. Tensions between the two neighbors have escalated in recent months, with Islamabad accusing Kabul of harboring militants responsible for cross-border attacks, a claim the Taliban denies.

The current round of conflict began in February after earlier mediation efforts by Gulf states and China failed. The ceasefire followed a deadly Pakistani strike on a drug rehabilitation center in Kabul, which Afghan officials said killed more than 400 people.

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that global oil prices would fall sharply if a peace agreement is reached to end the ongoing war between the United States, Israel, and Iran. Since the conflict began, oil prices have risen significantly due to heightened tensions and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global energy transport. Trump said there is a good chance of reaching a deal but emphasized that nothing is guaranteed.

According to Trump, the two countries are discussing 15 points aimed at ending the war, with Iran’s abandonment of nuclear weapons listed as the top three priorities. He also expressed his desire to see major changes in Iran’s governing system. The remarks come amid stalled maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz caused by Iranian threats, which have contributed to the surge in oil prices.

The report, citing BBC Bangla, did not specify when or where the negotiations are taking place or how close the parties are to an agreement.