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This episode covers Israel's resumption of airstrikes in Gaza shattering a ceasefire, escalating conflict with Iran disrupting global oil markets, and President Trump's diplomatic calls regarding Ukraine. NewsCard is an intelligent, swipe-based news experience that delivers curated headlines in a clear, minimalist format. Built for speed and clarity, the app pairs visual storytelling with AI-powered summaries, offering a seamless way to stay informed without distraction. Download the NewsCard app at newscard.app. We would love to hear from you at support@newscard.app.

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This is NewsCard Daily for Wednesday March 18 2026 ... your briefing on the stories shaping our world.

We begin in Gaza where Israel unilaterally ends the ceasefire launching massive airstrikes overnight. At least 404 Palestinians dead more than 560 wounded numbers rising as rescuers dig through rubble. Entire families wiped out children and elderly among them. Survivors describe houses collapsing mid-night just before dawn prayers. The White House confirms Israel gave advance warning but aid blockades already starve a million kids one in three in the north acutely malnourished. This shatters fragile peace risks wider famine.

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Shifting to the broader Middle East now where war with Iran intensifies oil prices surge global markets reel. Tehran escalates with Gulf drone and missile barrages hitting shipping lanes in all-out economic assault. Images show devastation in the capital after suspected Israeli strikes. Top US counter-terrorism official Joe Kent resigns in protest calling Iran's threat overblown. President Trump lashes out at NATO allies including calls to Australia for refusing to secure the Hormuz Strait even floats leaving the alliance. Families worldwide brace as fuel costs skyrocket food chains break.

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From Yemen we turn to escalating US strikes on Houthi targets now called open-ended until Trump's goals met. Dozens of civilians dead massive rallies fill Sana'a streets in fury. Houthis claim hits on US naval ships vow more Red Sea attacks over Gaza's blockade. Trump warns Iran will suffer for any retaliation Tehran condemns it at the UN. Pentagon pulls an aircraft carrier home amid the grind leaving allies questioning commitment. Civilians caught in crossfire as shipping grinds to halt.

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Across to Syria and Lebanon where cross-border fighting halts in ceasefire after deadly clashes kill seven including a four-year-old girl. Hezbollah accused of sparking it by abducting Syrian soldiers both sides deny. Israel separately bombs military sites in Daraa three dead 19 hurt. Beirut's southern suburbs face fresh bombardments. Fragile truces hold but tensions simmer displacing thousands in the crosshairs.

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We close in Eastern Europe where President Trump phones Putin today on a Ukraine ceasefire plan. Talks eye dividing assets ceding occupied lands and the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant to Moscow plus NATO bans. Zelenskyy stands firm defying even Iranian threats over drone ties to Russia. Allies like Britain's Starmer urge no lost focus. Peace hangs by a thread millions displaced watch nervously.

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