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22/03/2026
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23/03/2026 01:30 GMT
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Bangladeshi newspapers attacked by mob
Why did mobs burn the Dhaka offices of The Daily Star and Prothom Alo?
23/03/2026 05:01 GMT
The latest five minute news bulletin from BBC World Service.
Iran says the Strait is "open to all but those who violate our soil"
Iran warns it would fully close the Strait of Hormuz if US continues with threats
23/03/2026
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The big political issues of the day.
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23/03/2026 14:01 GMT
Trump postpones strikes on Iran power plants
Donald Trump says the US and Iran have held talks to end hostilities
Trump says US and Iran 'want to make a deal'
President Trump cancels his ultimatum and says the US and Iran have been in 'strong talks'
A round-up of the day's top news and sport with Chris Warburton and Katie Smith.
23/03/2026 21:01 GMT
President Trump: the US and Iran have held talks
Iran's parliament speaker denies discussions have taken place
Donald Trump says the US and Iran have held talks on the "complete and total resolution of hostilities" in the Middle East
But Iran's parliamentary speaker denies talks have taken place, calling it "fake news"
Has Trump backed down over Iran?
Insights and global interviews on the news stories of the day. With Katie Razzall.