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Ground Report: Ops Normal At Israel's Haifa Port Amid Iran Attack Rumours
Social media has been flooded with claims that Haifa Port in Israel run by the Adani Group has come under missile attack from Iran or Hezbollah.
At 17, Mojtaba Khamenei Built Network That Made Him Iran's Supreme Leader
On March 8 2026, ten days after US-Israeli strikes killed his father, Mojtaba Khamenei was appointed Iran's third supreme leader. At 56, he became the most powerful figure in a country of 90 million people, at war and under siege.
Iran's Historic Palaces, UNESCO Sites Damaged In US-Israeli Bombing
US and Israeli strikes on Iran have damaged four cultural and historical sites, including palaces and an ancient mosque.
Iran's "Hunt Down US Servicemen" Warning If Trump Attacks Electricity
Iran's security chief, Ali Larijani, threatened to target power grids in the region if the United States attacked the Islamic republic's supplies.
"We Are Not Ready" To Escort Tankers Through Strait Of Hormuz, Says US
The US military is currently "not ready" to escort tankers through the critical Strait of Hormuz because all its assets are focused on striking Iran, Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Thursday.
Israel Army Drops Charges Against Soldiers In Palestinian Prisoner Abuse Case
The Israeli military says it is dropping charges against five soldiers who were accused of sexually abusing a Palestinian detainee in an encounter partially caught on camera.
"1 + 1 = 1": Escapee Reveals North Korea's Distorted School Curriculum
Ryu said that after eventually escaping and reaching safety abroad, he began sharing his story publicly to raise awareness about conditions inside North Korea.
Iran's New Supreme Leader's Hormuz Mention And A Warning In First Remarks
Iran's new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, in his first statement since his appointment, said that the Strait of Hormuz must remain closed as leverage against the US and that the attacks on Middle East neighbours will continue.
The Cuban Power Brokers US May Be Engaging With
U.S. President Donald Trump has said repeatedly the United States is in talks with high-level Cuban representatives, and that Cuba is eager to reach a deal to defuse tensions between the two neighbors that have deepened the island's economic crisis.
Growing Humanitarian Crisis in Iran Amid Hostilities Says UN Refugee Agency
Iranian families are fleeing conflict-affected areas amid rising insecurity and limited access to essential services. UNHCR emphasises the urgent need to protect civilians, maintain humanitarian access, and ensure borders remain open.
China Mediation Eases Fighting Between Pakistan And Afghanistan: Report
Chinese mediation efforts, including a message from President Xi Jinping, have helped ease the worst fighting between Pakistan and Afghanistan since the Taliban returned to power in 2021, three Pakistani government officials said.
Indian-Origin Brothers Found Guilty In Multi-Million Dollar Fraud In US, Could Face 400 Years In Prison
Prosecutors said the brothers built a network of businesses known as the Savani Group, which generated millions of dollars through these illegal schemes over several years.
Video: Moment Iran Struck US-Owned Ship With Indian Sailors On Board
Nighttime. Wartime. A ship. Then, a fireball. The night lit up, and the surface of the sea reflected bright yellow flames. It would have passed off as a scene from a found-footage Hollywood film.
Iranian Drones Strike Kuwait International Airport, No Casualties
Kuwait's international airport was hit by several drones on Thursday morning, leading to material damage, according to the country's civil aviation authority.
"I'd Love To See What You're Wearing": US Woman Unplugs Alexa After Creepy Question To 4-Year-Old
Hosterman expressed concern that the device was "sexualizing" her child, especially given that it requested to "see" her clothing.
"Not The Time To Leave": Russia's Rosatom Says Will Stay In Iran Despite War
Russia's state nuclear corporation Rosatom will stay in Iran despite the conflict in the Middle East and is committed to its agreement to build two more units at the Bushehr nuclear plant, its head Alexei Likhachev said on Thursday.
Russia Sentences 15 To Life Over Deadly 2024 Concert Hall Attack
Russia on Thursday sentenced 15 men -- including four gunmen -- to life in prison over the Crocus concert hall attack which left 150 people dead, the deadliest onslaught in Russia in more than two decades.
China Resumes Passenger Train Service To North Korea After 6 Years
The first passenger train service between the Chinese and North Korean capitals left Beijing Railway Station on Thursday, ending a six-year gap, as China moves to shore up cross-border infrastructure and rebuild ties with its neighbour.
Iran Threatens Prolonged War As Trump Says It Is Near Defeat
Iran warned it could wage a prolonged war with the United States and Israel that would "destroy" the world economy. Yahya Rahim Safavi, a senior adviser to the new supreme leader, also struck a defiant tone, calling Trump the "most corrupt and stupid
