In a tragic event last week, six U. S. military members died when a refueling aircraft crashed in western Iraq while supporting operations against Iran. The incident happened over friendly airspace and is still under investigation. One of the victims was Tech Sgt. Ashley B. Pruitt, a 34‑year‑old fr
Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav
Paktyawal, a 41‑year‑old Afghan veteran who had fled the war and sought asylum in the United States, died less than a day after being taken into custody by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the Dallas suburb of Richardson. The incident unfolded on a Friday morning when masked agents surro
A Cuban deputy prime minister said the island will let people living abroad, especially in places like Miami, put money into and own businesses back home. The announcement comes as the country tries to revive its economy after a tough energy crisis and a few rare protests. The official highlighte
The Strait of Hormuz is a key spot where oil travels from the Middle East to the world. When tensions rise in Iran, ships can get stuck there. European leaders are careful about getting involved in the conflict. They want to keep the waterway safe but do not want to push the war forward. I
The Federal Communications Commission, led by chair Brendan Carr, has issued a stern warning to news outlets that it considers to be spreading false information about the Iran conflict. Carr’s message states that broadcasters who continue to present what he calls “hoaxes and distortions” risk losing
Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr
Portland’s largest St. Patrick’s Day open house drew about 750 people, turning the historic Irish Heritage Center into a lively gathering place for music, dance, and art. The event highlighted the center’s core goal: keeping its building alive while sharing Irish traditions with everyone. The city
The state is drafting two laws that would change how credit and debit cards work. The bills say the fee paid to card issuers should not cover taxes on purchases and that businesses would lose the ability to accept cards without negotiating new deals with banks. The result is a mess for shoppers and
The Kremlin has denied a claim that U. S. President Donald Trump is drifting away from the Ukraine peace process, saying the opposite is true. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian officials had read a Financial Times article that suggested Trump was more focused on Iran, but Russia disagrees with
