International News from Friday, March 13th, 2026
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Israel strikes bridge over Litani River in Lebanon
The Israeli military said it carried out an air strike on a bridge in southern Lebanon on Friday, in what appeared to be the first time in the current campaign against Hezbollah that it acknowledged attacking civilian infrastructure.
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Two people killed in Oman after drones fall on Sohar province
Two people have died after two drones crashed into Oman's Sohar province, the state media confirmed on Friday.
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Nepal ex-rapper's party wins election in landslide after Gen Z protests
A three-year-old party has won Nepal's general elections by a landslide, authorities said, positioning its candidate Balendra Shah to become the next prime minister, with a mandate for the rapper-turned-politician to restore political stability.
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Australia releases petrol and diesel from emergency reserves
Australia has announced on Friday that it would release petrol and diesel from its domestic reserves to help counter disruptions to the fuel supply chain from the Iran war and ease shortages in many regional parts of the country.
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One French soldier killed, 6 injured in Iraq after drone attack
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday has condemned an attack in northern Iraq that killed one officer and wounded several soldiers in the Erbil region.
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Cuba to release 51 prisoners in Vatican-brokered deal
Cuba has announced on Thursday that it will release 51 prisoners in the coming days under an agreement with the Vatican, at a time when the government has come under increasing pressure from the US to reform its one-party rule.
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UAE President and King of Jordan call for immediate halt to military actionsUAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and King of Jordan, Abdullah II bin Al Hussein, have underscored the need to work towards an immediate halt to military actions during a phone call.
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No injuries after debris incident in central DubaiAuthorities have confirmed on Friday that debris from an interception had caused a minor incident on the façade of a building in central Dubai.
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UAE air forces respond to more missile threats on FridayThe National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has announced early on Friday that air defence systems are responding to missile threats.
