Trump delays China visit amid Iran war escalation

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Lead US President Donald Trump said on Monday he has requested a roughly one-month postponement of a planned trip to China later in March so he can remain in Washington to oversee the unfolding war involving Iran. He spoke to reporters at the White House, stressing the need to be present while the conflict and … Read more

Iran Update Evening Special Report: March 16, 2026 – Institute for the Study of War

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Three major developments marked the past 24 hours of the Israel–Iran–US campaign on March 16, 2026: combined US–Israeli strikes struck deep inside Iran, Tehran’s new supreme leader consolidated a hardline inner circle, and Iran and its proxies continued missile, drone and ground pressure across the Gulf and Levant. The combined strikes included targets more than … Read more

SpaceX to launch 25 Starlink satellites from Vandenberg, nudging past 10,000 in orbit

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SpaceX is set to launch 25 Starlink internet satellites from Vandenberg Space Force Base on the evening of Monday, Mar. 16, with liftoff scheduled for 10:19:09 p.m. PDT (1:19:09 a.m. EDT / 05:19:09 UTC on Mar. 17). The flight, designated Starlink Group 17-24, will use Falcon 9 booster B1088 on its 14th mission and aims … Read more

Dune: Part Three Trailer Arrives Tuesday; New Character Posters Revealed

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Lead Warner Bros. and Legendary will release the first trailer for Dune: Part Three on Tuesday, accompanied by a fresh set of character posters unveiled Monday. Deadline previewed the trailer and conducted a Q&A with director Denis Villeneuve ahead of the public reveal. The posters confirm a lineup that includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Anya Taylor-Joy, … Read more

Utah mother Kouri Richins convicted of murdering husband in fatal poisoning

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Lead On March 16, 2026, a Utah jury found 36‑year‑old Kouri Richins guilty of aggravated murder and related charges in the 2022 fentanyl death of her husband, Eric Richins, a verdict reached after roughly three hours of deliberation following closing arguments. In addition to the aggravated murder conviction, the eight‑member jury convicted her of attempted … Read more

First ‘Dune: Part Three’ Images Show Aged Paul Atreides and Robert Pattinson’s Villain

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Lead: New first-look images for Dune: Part Three surfaced Monday on the franchise’s official Instagram, highlighting Timothée Chalamet as a visibly altered Paul Atreides and introducing Robert Pattinson as the new antagonist, Scytale. The stills emphasize aging and fresh scarring on Paul’s face as he wears a Fremen stillsuit, while a broader cast shot confirms … Read more

DLSS 5: A real-time generative AI filter reshaping game visuals

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Lead: Nvidia unveiled DLSS 5 on Monday during its GTC conference, presenting a new generation of image enhancement that uses generative AI to alter lighting and materials in real time. Demos from Resident Evil Requiem, Starfield, Hogwarts Legacy and EA Sports FC show markedly different looks that aim for greater realism but have prompted debate … Read more

UAE temporarily shuts airspace amid incoming missile and drone threats from Iran

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Lead: On 16 March, the United Arab Emirates temporarily closed its national airspace after its defence authorities reported incoming missile and drone threats originating from Iran. The closure followed a separate temporary suspension of flights at Dubai International Airport after a nearby fire attributed to a drone, and followed attacks across the region that have … Read more

Afghanistan blames Pakistan for strike that hit drug rehabilitation hospital, with dozens feared dead or injured

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Lead: On Monday evening in Kabul, a drug rehabilitation hospital was struck by an air attack that Afghan authorities have blamed on Pakistan, leaving scores feared dead or wounded. Hospital staff and witnesses reported flames and chaos at the scene; BBC journalists observed more than 30 bodies on stretchers. Hospital officials said about 2,000 people … Read more

Trump ‘not happy’ with UK response to Iran conflict

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Lead: President Donald Trump on Monday publicly criticized the UK’s measured response to the unfolding Iran-related maritime crisis, saying he was “not happy” with London and urging a more enthusiastic contribution to reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has insisted the UK will not be drawn into a “wider war” and … Read more

Pakistan Airstrike on Kabul Rehab Hospital Kills 400, Afghanistan Says

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Lead Afghan officials said a Pakistan airstrike struck a 2,000-bed drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul around 9 p.m. local time on Monday, killing at least 400 people and injuring about 250. The attack came amid a weekslong escalation of cross-border fighting that began in late February and has seen repeated airstrikes and exchanges of fire. … Read more

Donald Trump asks to postpone summit with China’s Xi Jinping due to Iran war

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Lead Donald Trump has asked to postpone a planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping because of the ongoing war involving Iran, the Financial Times reports. The request, reported this week, reflects concern that a widening Middle East conflict would overshadow bilateral discussions. If the delay is accepted, it would push back what U.S. and … Read more

Closing arguments in Kouri Richins aggravated murder trial

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Lead In Park City, eight jurors began deliberations after closing arguments in the aggravated murder trial of 35-year-old Kamas resident Kouri Richins, accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, who was pronounced dead on March 4, 2022. Prosecutors and defense attorneys summarized three weeks of testimony and evidence for the jury, focusing on motive, toxicology … Read more