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Drones Seen Over US Army Base Where Rubio Lives Amid Iran War: Report
A major security breach was reportedly detected at a high-profile army base in Washington amid the United States' war against Iran.
Finland Ranked Happiest For 9th Year, Nordic Nations Top World Happiness Report 2026
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026
NASA Rover Uncovers 4-Billion-Year-Old Buried River Delta On Mars
Using ground-penetrating radar, NASA's Perseverance rover has detected underground remains of an ancient river delta on Mars in some of the oldest evidence yet obtained showing how water once flowed on the surface of Earth's planetary neighbor.
'No More Israeli Attacks Unless...': Trump After Iran Hits Qatar's LNG Plant
US President Donald Trump has said Israel will not attack Iran's valuable South Pars gas field unless Tehran "unwisely decides to attack a very innocent, in this case, Qatar".
'Iran No Where Close To Nukes': Joe Kent In 1st Interview After Exit
A day after his much-talked-about resignation, which he claimed was in protest of the Iran War, Joe Kent, US President Donald Trump's former counterterrorism chief, blamed Israel for pushing into the conflict.
World's Largest LNG Plant In Qatar Hit By Iranian Missile, Fire On Site
A Qatari complex housing the world's largest liquefied natural gas export plant suffered "extensive damage" amid a sharp escalation of attacks on energy facilities across the Persian Gulf.
Iran War LIVE: Iran Targets Gulf Energy Sites After Strike On Key Gas Field
US Israel Iran War News LIVE Updates: Iran has been striking its Persian Gulf neighbours' energy facilities since the war started on February 28, and has made the Strait of Hormuz shipping channel, nearly impassable.
Social Media Impacts Youth Wellbeing, Girls Most Affected: UN Report
This year's World Happiness Report highlighted the impact of social media as many countries impose or mull legislative restrictions on social media use for young people.
US Weighs More Troops For Middle East As Iran War Enters Possible New Phase
President Donald Trump's administration is considering deploying thousands of US troops to reinforce its operation in the Middle East, as the US military prepares for possible next steps in its campaign against Iran,
FBI Hunts For Indian National In Mail, Wire Fraud Conspiracy
The Federal Bureau of Investigation of the US on Wednesday said it has launched a hunt for Indian national Kalpeshkumar Rasikbhai Patel for allegedly defrauding multiple victims between 2017 and 2021.
Qatar Expels Iranian Embassy Staff Over Gas Facility Attack
Qatar has declared the military and security attaches at the Iranian Embassy, along with their staff, "persona non grata" and has requested that they leave the country within 24 hours.
Pakistan Announces Eid Truce As Taliban Vows Kabul Attack Revenge
Pakistan announced on Wednesday a "temporary pause" in hostilities with Afghanistan to mark the end of Ramadan, after Kabul promised to avenge the deaths of hundreds killed in a strike on a Kabul drug treatment centre.
Qatar Says "Extensive Damage" Caused By Iran Attacks On Gas Facility
Qatar's state-run energy company said on Wednesday that fires set by Iranian strikes on its main gas facility had caused "extensive damage", after Tehran said it would retaliate in kind for an attack on its own energy infrastructure.
US Eases Venezuela Oil Sanctions To Allow Trade As Iran War Drives Up Prices
US companies will be allowed to do business with Venezuela's state-owned oil and gas company after the Treasury Department eased sanctions, with some limitations, on Wednesday.
'Iran Wasn't Restarting Nuclear Program': US Intel Chief Contradicts Trump
US intelligence concluded Wednesday that Iran was not rebuilding nuclear enrichment capacities destroyed last year by the United States and Israel, contradicting a key justification by President Donald Trump for his ongoing war.
Pakistan, Afghanistan Announce 'Temporary Pause' In Fighting Due To Eid
Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday announced a "temporary pause" in fighting in view of Eid-ul-Fitr and at the request of Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Qatar.
Kim Jong Un Near-Perfect Win In North Korea Polls With 99.93% Mandate
In North Korea's 2026 parliamentary elections, Kim Jong Un achieved a landslide win as the Workers' Party of Korea and its coalition partners reportedly captured 99.93 per cent of the ballot and every available seat, according to Yonhap News Agency.
'Only Simple Flag-Hoisting': Pak Cancels Republic Day Parade Amid Oil Crisis
Pakistan has cancelled its military parade and ceremonial events that were scheduled for March 23, the country's Republic Day. Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's office announced on Tuesday.
Dubai Real Estate Shows Resilience Amid Israel-Iran War
Several industries in the UAE are facing the impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, especially the hospitality, tourism and trading sectors.
