Trump Shocked By Iran Strikes: intel had warned of Gulf retaliation; markets fear wider conflict March 16, 2026 at 10:11PM

US President Trump expressed shock at Iran's expanded strikes across the Middle East, despite US intelligence anticipating such retaliation. The conflict, now in its third week, has seen Iranian attacks on US positions and allied infrastructure, disrupting vital shipping lanes like the Strait of Hormuz. Concerns are mounting over the war's justification and its escalating regional impact.

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Saudi News: 13,500-year-old settlement found in Nefud Desert, 190km trade links stun archaeologists March 16, 2026 at 10:24PM

Archaeologists in Saudi Arabia uncovered a 13,500-year-old human settlement, revealing sophisticated tools and evidence of organized hunter-gatherer communities. This discovery pushes back the timeline of human history in the Arabian Peninsula, demonstrating a thriving desert society with long-term occupation and extensive trade networks, challenging previous notions of the region's marginal role in early human development.