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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview Kiev has the technical means to track down an estimated two million draft dodgers, a Ukrainian MP believes
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview The EU is using the threat of ‘disinformation’ to impose a censorship regime against Prime Minister Viktor Orban before elections in Hungary
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview War narratives are contrived to seem realistic – until their contradictions unravel them
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview An anti-Zionist group has claimed responsibility for an attack on a facility linked to Israel’s Elbit Systems in the Czech Republic
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview Uganda has moves the first rhinos to Kidepo in decades as part of a wider effort to restore populations
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview Threats around the Strait of Hormuz are driving a lasting risk premium built on shipping paralysis and doubts about deterrence
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview US President Donald Trump said he was considering “winding down” military operations against Iran but ruled out a ceasefire
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21 March 2026, 08:15
Preview Poland’s top court has ordered authorities to recognize same-sex marriage certificates issued in other EU member states
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21 March 2026, 08:15

DHAKA, Bangladesh, March 20 (IPS) - My Name is Dhaka is a one-minute experimental film portraying Dhaka as a living, breathing entity with a 400-year history. Through a reflective voice, the city recounts its transformations, crises, and resilience. It captures contrasts between pollution and celebration, hardship and hope, revealing a megacity shaped by climate change, migration, and human survival.

Read the full story, “My Name is Dhaka”, on globalissues.org

21 March 2026, 08:15

The crisis in the Middle East continues, with strikes and counter-strikes reported across the region, driving civilian casualties, displacement and rising humanitarian needs. Energy infrastructure has also been affected, with reports of an oil refinery struck in Kuwait and warnings from Qatar that liquefied natural gas export capacity could fall following an attack on the Ras Laffan facility. Oil prices remain above $100 a barrel, underscoring the growing global economic impact. UN agencies warn of mounting pressure on health systems, supply chains and essential services, as they scale up emergency assistance despite access constraints. Stay with us for live updates from across the UN system. App users can follow coverage here.

Read the full story, “MIDDLE EAST LIVE 20 March: Energy shocks deepen as strikes hit infrastructure”, on globalissues.org