Kata'ib Hezbollah says that it will extend its pause on strikes on the United States embassy in Baghdad, Iraq, for five more days.
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March 23, 2026 (Monday)
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Armed conflicts and attacks
A person is killed and another is injured in a strike on a transmission site of the Persian Gulf Radio and Television Centre in southern Iran.
At least one person is killed in an Israeli strike on Hazmieh, Greater Beirut, Lebanon. The Israeli military states that the attack targeted a member of the Iran's Quds Force in the area.
United States president Donald Trump says he is postponing his 48-hour ultimatum for five days before attacking the Iranian power plants as Iran and the U.S. have held "very good and productive conversations" on ending the war. Trump also claims that a "15-point plan" focused on Iran's renunciation of the nuclear weapon has been dealt. Iran denies any dialogue took place.
Business and economy
Brent crude futures fall 11%, trading just below $100 a barrel for the first time in days, following the announcement by president Donald Trump about talks with Iran to end the war.
Disasters and accidents
At least 67 people are rescued when a military Lockheed C-130, carrying 125 people, crashes in Puerto LeguĂzamo, Colombia, near the border with Peru.
At least one person is killed and several others are injured in an explosion in Kwara State, Nigeria.
Health and environment
In its annual State of the Climate report, the World Meteorological Organization states that Earth's energy imbalance and ocean heat content reached record levels in 2025, driven by rising greenhouse gas emissions.
Law and crime
The Federal Court of Justice of Germany dismisses a lawsuit by Environmental Action Germany to ban Mercedes Benz and BMW from selling new combustion engine vehicles after 2030.
Politics and elections
The constitutional amendment that proposed to select members of the High Council of the Judiciary through sortition is rejected by a 46% to 54% vote.
Following the February 22 elections to the National Assembly of Laos, Thongloun Sisoulith is reelected as President of the Lao People's Democratic Republic and Sonexay Siphandone as Prime Minister.
Sports
In American football, the Seattle Seahawks signs a four-year deal worth $168 million with wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, with at least $120 million guaranteed, making him the highest-paid wide receiver in NFL history.
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