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Elon Musk's X To Change Verification System In Europe: Report
Elon Musk's social media company X has agreed to change its verification mechanism in the European Union following a fine of 120 million euros, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.
US Refueling Aircraft Crashes In Iraq Amid Iran War
An American KC-135 aerial refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while a second plane involved in the incident landed safely, the US military said Thursday.
Iran Threatens To "Set Region's Oil, Gas On Fire", Warns US Will Regret
Iran vowed Thursday to make the United States regret attacking the Islamic republic and said it would keep up a chokehold on the Strait of Hormuz that has sent oil prices soaring.
1 Killed, 2 Injured After Shooting At US' Old Dominion University
The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh.
"Will Do Job On Ground": Netanyahu Warns Lebanon To Act Against Hezbollah
Israel renewed its strikes on Beirut on Thursday, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warning that if the Lebanese government did not disarm Hezbollah, Israel would do the job "on the ground".
Netanyahu Says Top Iranian Nuclear Scientists Killed In Israeli Strikes
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israeli attacks have killed top Iranian nuclear scientists.
Armed Man Rams Vehicle Into Michigan Synagogue, Shot Dead By Security
A man armed with a rifle rammed a vehicle into the nation's largest Reform synagogue, in a Detroit suburb, and was fatally shot by security, The Associated Presshas reported.
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.
