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Iran War Goals Achieved "Beyond Halfway Point," Says Netanyahu
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that the war on Iran had achieved more than half its aims, without putting a timeline on when it would end.

Meta Says Testing Subscription Tier For Instagram
Paying users will also get more control over which accounts are permitted to see photos or videos they share in Story posts on the popular social network.

US To Achieve Iran War Objectives In Weeks: Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio said that Trump would not allow Iran to control the Strait of Hormuz in "perpetuity", underlining that the country is going to achieve its objectives in a matter of weeks.

Gulf Allies Quietly Urge Trump To Keep Fighting Until Iran Is Defeated
Officials from Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait and Bahrain have conveyed in private conversations that they do not want the military operation to end until there are significant changes in the Iranian leadership.

US Going To Retake Control Of Straits Of Hormuz: US Treasury Chief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday in an interview with Fox News that the United States is going to retake control of the Strait of Hormuz.

Man Who Rammed Into Michigan Synagogue Was Inspired By Hezbollah: FBI
A man who crashed his pickup truck into a Detroit-area synagogue earlier in March was carrying out an attack inspired by Hezbollah, the Iran-backed terrorist organization, the FBI said Monday.

Oil Refinery Hit In Israel's Haifa: Report
It was not immediately clear whether the refinery had been directly hit by a missile from Iran or Lebanon, or by debris from an interception.

US Embassy Resumes Operations In Venezuela After 7 Years
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hailed progress in Venezuela, saying it is beginning to see "the kind of stability that brings businesses back."

Iranian Plane, Scheduled For India Aid Mission, Hit By US Airstrike: Report
The plane was reportedly scheduled to fly to New Delhi this week to pick up essential medical supplies and aid for Iranian people, they said.

"Babies Of Slaves": Trump's Bizarre Birthright Citizenship Rant
The remarks came as the US Supreme Court prepares to hear oral arguments on April 1 in the case of Trump v. Barbara, which challenges the Trump administration's executive order restricting birthright citizenship.

What Trump Could Achieve By Threatening Iran's Kharg Island
It may be a mere scrap of land, but Kharg handles around 90 per cent of Iran's crude exports.

Man Sets World Record By Passing Balloons Through Nose And Mouth In One Minute
He explained that he practiced with various objects and different types of balloons before selecting the ones best suited for this attempt.

Inside NASA's Artemis II Mission That Sends Humans Back Toward Moon
More than a symbolic return, Artemis II is designed as a carefully staged, crewed test flight, validating every major system required for sustained human exploration of deep space.

UN Diplomat Quits, Warns Of "Possible Nuclear Weapon Use" In Iran
In the X post and accompanying letter, Safa said he reached the decision after much reflection. He claimed that some senior figures at the United Nations were serving a powerful lobby.

Man Threatens Woman, Issues Bomb Threat On Frontier Airlines Flight At Atlanta Airport
The incident highlights concerns about air travel safety and the consequences of making false threats.

Boy, 11, Dies In Israeli Strike While Playing Football Near His Home
Jawad Younes and his uncle, Ragheb Younes, were buried on Saturday in the village of Saksakiyeh, a day after the strike destroyed their compound.


Spain Shuts Airspace For US Planes Involved In Iran War
Spain's refusal to cooperate has "complicated" US military operations by forcing bombers to change their routes and logistics on their way to the Middle East.

Meta Loses $310 Billion Market Value Due To Legal Risk, AI Spending Concerns
Shares of the Facebook and Instagram parent are down 19% this month, putting them on pace for their worst performance since October 2022.


