Armed conflicts and attacks

Following a series of drone and rocket attacks by Hezbollah, the Israeli military launch a ground offensive into Lebanon, capturing several positions along the Israel—Lebanon border. (7 Israel) (Turkiye Today)

• https://www.israelnationalnews.com/news/423289
• https://www.turkiyetoday.com/region/israeli-ground-forces-enter-southern-lebanon-as-war-on-iran-expands-3215510

Armed conflicts and attacks

The Taliban confirms 28 Afghan troops have been killed in recent clashes with Pakistani forces along their border. The UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan reports at least 42 civilians have been killed. (Hasht-e-Subh Daily)

• https://8am.media/eng/taliban-confirms-28-fighters-killed-in-clashes-with-pakistan/

International relations

Oman Foreign Minister Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi renews his push for diplomacy, stating that diplomatic options are still available. (Al Jazeera)

• https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/3/3/oman-calls-for-immediate-ceasefire-says-off-ramps

Politics and elections

Anti-war protests are held in Des Moines, Iowa, against the US-Israel strikes. (USA Today)

• https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/local/des-moines/2026/03/03/des-moines-protesters-us-war-iran/88949238007/

Science and technology

A total lunar eclipse occurs in eastern Asia, Oceania, Pacific, and the Americas. (EclipseWise)

• https://eclipsewise.com/lunar/LEprime/2001-2100/LE2026Mar03Tprime.html