Russian officials meet US counterparts as Moscow denies aiding Iran | Russia-Ukraine war News

Kremlin spokesperson says talks are part of ‘​necessary dialogue’ with Washington as war in Ukraine continues for a fifth year. Published On 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026 A delegation of Russian officials has arrived in ‌the United States for meetings with their American counterparts. The visit, which began on Thursday, marks the first such trip … Read more

82nd Airborne deploys; Israel-Lebanon conflict; DHS : NPR

Good morning. You’re reading the Up First newsletter. Subscribe here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. Today’s top stories President Trump is deploying thousands more American soldiers to the Middle East. At least 2,000 paratroopers have received mobilization orders, as confirmed … Read more

Spain’s PM says Israel to inflict on Lebanon same destruction as in Gaza | US-Israel war on Iran News

Pedro ​Sanchez has been one of the few leaders in Europe to condemn Israel’s war in Lebanon, US-Israeli ⁠war on Iran. Published On 25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026 Spanish Prime ‌Minister Pedro Sanchez has said Israel “seeks to inflict the same level ⁠of damage and destruction” on Lebanon ⁠as on the Gaza Strip, as its … Read more

Rubio plans travel to France to sell Iran war to skeptical G7 allies : NPR

President Donald Trump walks with Secretary of State Marco Rubio to speak with reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House, Friday, March 20, 2026, in Washington. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption toggle caption Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Marco Rubio will travel to France this … Read more

Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt | US-Israel war on Iran News

Transport unions say the emergency declaration is a ‘superficial band-aid’ that does not address the root cause of the fuel crisis. Published On 25 Mar 202625 Mar 2026 Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a national energy emergency in response to the US-Israel war on Iran ⁠and what he called the “imminent danger” posed to … Read more