Today Updates 18 Mar 2026 - Iran War & SA Election

Wednesday 18 March 2026 — Ranjodh Singh brings you 12 major stories on Radio Haanji Today Updates on day 19 of the Iran war. Overnight, Iranian drones and missiles hit the Gulf — Dubai International Airport temporarily closed its airspace, Qatar intercepted 13 ballistic missiles and debris from a downed missile killed a Pakistani national in Abu Dhabi. Israel confirmed the killing of Iran's National Security Council Chief Ali Larijani in a targeted strike. Iran has vowed no ceasefire until it achieves revenge. Multiple US officials have resigned or been forced out over their opposition to the war, while NATO allies have refused Trump's request for military support. Pakistan's military struck the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul, killing 408 people and injuring 265 — one of the deadliest single incidents of the Pakistan-Afghanistan conflict. Pakistan denies targeting a hospital. Here in Australia: the RBA's 25bp rate hike to 4.10% is now confirmed, with all four major banks also expecting a May hike to 4.35%. RMIT University reports VPN usage has surged since the children's social media ban. Age pension rates change on 20 May. Brisbane fire ants halted a football match. And South Australia goes to the polls this Saturday. Today Updates is Radio Haanji 1674 AM's daily weekday news podcast — free on all platforms. Listen free at haanji.com.au Radio Haanji App: iOS and Android #TodayUpdates #RadioHaanji #PunjabiNews #IranWar #DubaiAirport #KabulHospital #PakistanAfghanistan #RBADecision #AustraliaNews #SouthAustraliaElection #SocialMediaBan #FireAnts #MelbournePunjabi #SingaporePunjabi #PunjabiPodcast #RadioHaanji1674AM #PunjabiNewsAustralia #AustraliaInflation #RanjodhSingh #DailyPunjabiPodcast