Why Washington can’t stop Trump on Iran
Trump has launched strikes on Iran while Congress debates war powers.
Russia accuses Ukraine of drone attack as gas tanker sinks in Mediterranean
Russian President Vladimir Putin accuses Ukraine of carrying out a ‘terrorist attack.’
Why Iran’s system may endure the US–Israel strikes
Why Iran’s Islamic Republic is more prepared than Washington expected.
Western Cuba hit by major blackout that energy official says could last 72 hours
A blackout hit the western half of Cuba on Wednesday, leaving millions of people in Havana and beyond without power in the latest outage to
Tracking deaths in Iran, wider Middle East as conflict rages on
Just days into the U.S. and Israeli strikes that targeted Iran and escalated into a broader regional conflict, more than 1,000 people have been killed
Fact check: Grok tells users fake Tel Aviv video is real
Can you tell this video is fake? The AI chatbot Grok could not. It’s been viewed millions of times on platforms like X and Instagram
Did Trump threaten to invade Spain? What we know
In a meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz at the White House, Tweety McTreason said, “We could just fly in and use” Spain’s military bases.
Investigating claim video shows downed US pilot in Kuwait being confronted by locals
The video was one of several circulating online in early March 2026 claiming to show downed U.S. planes and aircrew.
How depleted weapons stockpiles could affect the Iran conflict
Weapons stocks will not alone decide the outcome of this conflict, but it’s certainly a significant factor, writes the BBC’s Jonathan Beale.
Rumor loss of 3 fighter jets in Iran operation cancels out alleged DOGE savings doesn’t add up
Even if the claim wasn’t labeled as satire, the cost of three fighter jets is far less than the amount DOGE claimed they saved taxpayers.
‘Every day feels like a month’: Iranians describe life under ‘constant’ US-Israeli strikes
Iranians are coping with daily strikes, internet blackouts, and security crackdowns – all while trying to stay in touch with loved ones.
Pentagon identifies four of six US soldiers killed in Iran conflict
The US soldiers were killed after a drone evaded air defences to hit a command centre in Port Shuaiba, Kuwait, on Sunday.
US sub sinks Iranian warship in Indian Ocean, Hegseth says
Sri Lanka’s navy says around 140 people are feared missing after a military vessel went down off its southern coast.
Historic calendar’s 2026 predictions revealed: robots, a royal baby and a financial crash
With 2026 ticking closer, it’s no surprise to see predictions for the forthcoming 12 months pop up all over the place. And if mystics such