Ukraine deploys units to five Middle East countries to intercept drones
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy earlier said that Kyiv wanted money and technology in return for its help in the Middle East, although this still had to be agreed. KYIV: Ukraine has deployed military units to five Middle Eastern countries to … Read More
China cracks down on fentanyl networks after U.S. pressure
Beijing — China has arrested seven people and subjected 12 more to “criminal compulsory measures” in a campaign targeting traffickers in fentanyl precursor chemicals, state media said on Thursday, following pressure from the United States. China’s first wide-publication in years … Read More
As Iran strikes Gulf energy sites, Trump says Israel won’t hit its gas field again — but US will if attacks go on
Day after IDF hit its South Pars field, Iran strikes Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, others, warns of ‘uncontrollable repercussions’ of further such attacks; Riyadh says it has right to military action US President Donald Trump said early Thursday that he … Read More
Spies among us: Iran’s secret services threaten regime opponents in Germany
Threats, espionage, attempts to syphon information via messaging apps: according to authorities, Iranian secret services are trying to spy on the diaspora and Tehran regime’s opponents in Germany. Those affected feel intimidated amid pressure on their families back home. Iranian … Read More
A Closure and Reopening: The World as It Has Always Been
Major wars often trigger geopolitical realignments that reshape regional balances of power and, over time, the global order. This will happen again, whether the United States achieves regime change in Iran, succeeds only partially, or if the Iranian regime survives … Read More
Israel assassinates Iranian intelligence minister Esmaeil Khatib, IDF, Katz confirm
Before the assassination was confirmed, two sources gave The Jerusalem Post different indications on the likelihood of the success of the operation, which took place Tuesday night. The IDF has assassinated Iranian Intelligence Minister Esmaeil Khatib, Defense Minister Israel Katz, … Read More
Protesters in Cuba set fire to Communist Party building; one person shot
A week after uninterrupted nightly blackouts, Cubans in Morón, a city in central Cuba, took to the streets banging pots and pans Friday night chanting “Down with communism” as some of the protesters broke into the local Communist Party building … Read More
Swiss government slams 10 million population cap plan as threat to economy
ZURICH, March 16 (Reuters) – The Swiss government on Monday pressed the electorate to reject an initiative aimed at restricting the population to 10 million, which it argues will jeopardise cooperation with the European Union and damage the economy. The … Read More
Trump said briefed on US intel showing Ali Khamenei thought his son ‘not very bright,’ unfit to lead
US president reportedly unmoved by briefing as he believes Mojtaba may be dead already, leaving Iran leaderless again; Kuwaiti outlet claims he was smuggled out of Iran to Russia US President Donald Trump was briefed recently on American intelligence showing … Read More
Weekly Update by Mark Armstrong – March 13, 2026
Greetings from Tyler, You can’t keep up with all the details. We’re at war with Iran and they’re doing what they always do, making threats. But Donald Trump seems pleased with the way things are going. No signs of backing off. … Read More
Suspect in Detroit-area synagogue attack is killed by security, officials say
A suspect in an attack on a synagogue in the Detroit area is dead after ramming a truck into the building and being confronted by synagogue security, Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard said. There were no reported injuries among students … Read More
Senegal doubles maximum penalty for same-sex activity to 10 years’ jail
DAKAR, March 12 (Reuters) – Senegal’s National Assembly late on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed a bill doubling the maximum prison term for same-sex sexual acts to 10 years and criminalising any efforts to promote homosexuality. The law – passed by 135 … Read More
Iran’s Mojtaba Khamenei vows to fight in first statement as supreme leader
The newly appointed supreme leader delivers a combative statement, pledging Iran will keep fighting. Mojtaba Khamenei has issued his first statement since taking over as Iran’s supreme leader after his father, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and several family members were assassinated … Read More
Iran Update Evening Special Report, March 10, 2026
The Institute for the Study of War (ISW) and the Critical Threats Project (CTP) at the American Enterprise Institute are publishing two updates daily to provide analysis on the war with Iran. The morning update will focus on US and Israeli strikes … Read More
Kremlin says Britain was involved in Ukraine’s missile strike on Russia
MOSCOW – The Kremlin on March 11 accused British specialists of involvement in a deadly Ukrainian strike on the Russian city of Bryansk that used British Storm Shadow missiles and said it would take Britain’s role “into account”. The Bryansk … Read More







