Your World Tonight Escalating airstrikes in the Middle East, Flooding in Hawaii, Telecom complaints, and more
Mar 21, 2026
Coverage of stepped-up Israeli and U.S. airstrikes and a strike near a major nuclear site. Catastrophic Kona low flooding on Oahu prompts mass evacuations and infrastructure worries. Record telecom complaints in Canada expose billing issues and call-centre pressure. Updates on regional energy fallout, France's local election shifts, bamboo scaffolding debates in Hong Kong, and the breakup of a giant iceberg.
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Stepped Up Joint Airstrikes Raise Regional Alarm
- Israel and the U.S. have significantly increased joint airstrikes on Iran amid conflicting U.S. statements about winding down the war.
- Israeli defense says one Iranian missile penetrated air defenses and hit near Dimona, raising concerns about Iran's long-range reach.
Iran's Missile Range Extends Strategic Threat
- Iran's missile range appears greater than analysts thought after a reported attempt toward Diego Garcia nearly 4,000 km away.
- Israel says this demonstrates Iran can threaten targets far beyond the immediate region, prompting more strikes and U.S. reinforcements.
Mumbai Gas Rationing Forces Restaurants To Adapt
- In Mumbai gas depots, distribution now requires personalized codes as LPG becomes scarce for 300 million Indian homes.
- Restaurant kitchens like Chirag Chauhan's have converted to electric stoves and can't serve gas-dependent dishes like dosas.