TOKYO, March 13 — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is expected to announce Japan’s participation in the US “Golden Dome” missile defence system during her meeting with President Donald Trump next week, according to a report.

WASHINGTON, March 13 — President Donald Trump said he believes Iran’s newly appointed Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei — whose father, the former supreme leader, was killed on the first day of the US and Israel’s attacks on Iran — is still alive, though “damaged.”

INDIAN WELLS, March 12 — Carlos Alcaraz continued his flawless 2026 season by reaching the Indian Wells quarter-finals for the fifth consecutive year, defeating Casper Ruud 6-1, 7-6 (7/2) yesterday.

BANGKOK, March 12 — Three crew members are still believed to be trapped aboard a Thai bulk carrier that was hit by projectiles while passing through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, the vessel’s owner confirmed today.

DUBAI, March 12 — Oman’s civil defence is working to control a fire at fuel tanks in Salalah port following a drone strike on the port’s oil storage facilities, the country’s state news agency reported today. Authorities warned that extinguishing the blaze “might take time,” without providing further details.

MADRID, March 11 — Atletico Madrid forward Antoine Griezmann has confirmed he intends to remain at the club, aiming to “achieve something big” following their 5-2 Champions League victory over Tottenham Hotspur yesterday.