Countries in Asia Try to Contain the Economic Fallout of the Mideast Conflict
The traditional 'fog of war', described by von Clausewitz, now manifests through misinformation, deepfakes, and viral social media narratives. The difference is that nearly two centuries after Clausewitz wrote of the problem of operating in an informational vacuum, the nature of the fog has mutated. In the ongoing Iran conflict, the fog is on my phone, more than in the theatre of war.
Russia Revels in a Sudden Reversal in Fortunes as Oil and Gas Prices Soar
professors now face the challenge of creating classroom policies and curricula that teach students how to walk the line between beneficial and unethical uses of Hey Hi (AI) To give students the tools to learn, but also prepare them for a world that Hey Hi is incorporated into. To learn more about Hey Hi and how to use it in your life, visit Hey Hi's official website.
Microsoft announces Agent 365, a centralized control plane for AI agents. Microsoft 365 E7 combines Copilot, security, and agent governance. Microsoft is securing the enterprise AI agent landscape with enterprise data governance and compliance controls. It appears that what Microsoft is offering in Agent 365 and ME7 are the tools to make that analogy into a functional capability inside enterprises.
Israel Strikes Energy Infrastructure Crucial to Iran’s Well-Being
The body tasked with selecting Iran's new supreme leader has reached a decision, members said Sunday. The name of the new leader has yet to be announced. Iran's foreign minister says it is up to the Iranian people to elect their new leader. The new leader was selected by Iran’s Assembly of Experts, an 88-member body.
The M4 iPad Air is running just a few hundred points shy of the M5 iPad Pro in CPU benchmarks. Apple’s tablet lineup—its “good, better, best” of the iPad, iPad Air, and iPad Pro—feels all the more entrenched. If you’re looking for a tablet that can handle everything short of being your next Mac, the M4 iPads will more than suffice.
U.S.-Israeli attacks have killed at least 1,332 Iranian civilians and wounded thousands, says Iran's U.N. ambassador. Iran has said more than 170 people were killed in what President Masoud Pezeshkian described as U.S-Israeli strikes. Most of the victims were schoolgirls between the ages of 7 and 12 years old.
Ticketmaster parent Live Nation reaches settlement with Department of Justice over antitrust concerns
Ticketmaster must also open technology to allow other ticket sellers to use its platform. "It now opens up the ability to fans to buy tickets from a variety of different platforms," an official says. The company must also offer venues the option to enter a non-exclusive agreement with Ticketmaster.
Who Is Mojtaba Khamenei, Iran’s New Supreme Leader?
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of Ali Khamenei who was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes, has been chosen as Iran’s new Supreme Leader. The decision will likely draw ire from President Donald Trump. The choice suggests a possible turn toward nuclear weapons.
Rapper-politician Balendra Shah unseats Nepal's ex-PM as he heads for victory
RSP has unseated the two long-dominant parties: the Nepali Congress and the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) The party’s prime ministerial candidate is rapper-turned-politician Balendra Shah, who won the 2022 Kathmandu mayoral race.
‘I am trying to live’: Haitians in Mexico seek community despite broken immigration systems
Thousands of Haitians have arrived in Tapachula, the main entry point for migrants traveling north through Central America. Many of them have found themselves trapped in a tangle of hostile or dysfunctional immigration systems. Tijuana, on Mexico’s northern border with San Diego, Calif., has a substantial Haitian community.
Oil prices have shot up to over $110 a barrel, the highest levels since the pandemic. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung called the war “a significant burden on our economy.” Japan, which imports close to 95 percent of its oil from the Middle East, is report report.
How Markwayne Mullin Became Trump’s Homeland Security Pick
Noem also bears responsibility for the hyper-aggressive approach of ICE in Minneapolis, which led to innocent Americans being dragged out of their cars and homes. Noem simply declared the ICE agent had acted properly, and that was that. The Strategy Group played a key role in Noem's 2022 campaign for governor.
James Talarico Challenges ‘Heretical’ Right-Wing Christianity in Texas Senate Race
Unlike many in MAGA, Talarico Acts Like a Christian, writes CNN's John Sutter. He says the Texas senator is one of the few openly Christian politicians in the U.S. Sutter: TalarICO is a political and religious progressive. He now heads to November’s general election against the winner of the May 26 Republican runoff.
Trump Assembles a New Coalition to ‘Eradicate’ Cartels
President Donald Trump spoke at the Shield of the Americas Summit in Florida on March 7. He mentioned "great change" coming to Cuba. Trump added that he would "take care" of Cuba for the other Latin American countries. "We will not allow hostile foreign influence to gain a foothold in this hemisphere," he said.
Trump Executive Order Protected Weedkiller Roundup and a Munition, White Phosphorus
The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear a case involving Bayer. The company is challenging a federal law that it says protects it from lawsuits. The case is expected to go to the Supreme Court in the fall. The Supreme Court will decide whether to hear the case or leave it alone.
Trump says he won’t sign new legislation until Congress passes strict voter ID bill – live
President Trump said he won’t sign any bills until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. The measure would require eligible voters to prove their citizenship with documents like a valid U.S. passport or a birth certificate and a valid photo ID. It’s already illegal for non-U.s. citizens to vote in federal elections.
Trial of Ekrem Imamoglu, Erdogan’s Rival, Begins in Turkey
Trial begins for jailed Istanbul mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu. Prosecutors seeking more than 2,000 years in prison for the politician. Applause broke out in the Istanbul courtroom as he entered the courtroom. He was denied an initial address to the court and to fellow defendants.
Dozens Wounded in Bahrain as Arab States Condemn Iranian Strikes
Qatar’s Ministry of Defence announced that the country was targeted on Monday by 17 ballistic missiles and six drones launched from Iran. UAE authorities have confirmed that air defenses are currently addressing a missile threat. Since the start of Iranian aggression, UAE defences have intercepted 233 of 253 ballistic missiles, 1,359 of 1,440 drones, and destroyed 8 cruise missiles.
Ed Davey Wants King Charles to Cancel his U.S. State Visit Over Iran War
Ed Davey has called for the King’s upcoming state visit to the US to be cancelled. Comes after Donald Trump unleashed yet more criticism of the UK. Labour backbenchers also joined the call to cancel the state visit. One said: “It would be good to cancel and send a message.”
The IDF says it struck several military bases of Iran's Basij paramilitary force and internal security forces in the city of Isfahan, along with missile sites in other areas of the country. There are reports that strikes targeted a U.S. diplomatic facility near Baghdad’s international airport.
Iran Has a New Supreme Leader. What Does That Mean?
Mojtaba Khamenei, 56, is the second son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. He is widely viewed as a hard-line figure with close ties to the powerful Revolutionary Guard. The younger Khamenei had been considered a potential leader prior to the attack that killed his father.
U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Targeted as Iraq Gets Drawn Deeper Into Regional War
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Iran Says It’s Close to Naming a New Supreme Leader
Iran's ruling clerics on Sunday appointed their slain leader's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, as the country's new supreme leader. The move defies threats against him from the United States and Israel as they pummel the country. Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar said “it is clear’ that Iran’s newly named Supreme Leader Mojtab a Khamenei continues the “very extremist and mad policies of his father,” the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Iran’s De Facto Leader Says Iran Will Not Surrender or Stop Its Attacks
The service member was seriously wounded at the scene of an attack on U.S. troops in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on March 1. “This is the seventh service member killed in action during Operation Epic Fury. May their memory be blessed and cherished forever,” CENTCOM said.
Trump Wants to ‘Take Over’ Elections. These States Are Prime Targets.
U.S. strikes on Iranian oil depots kill four people. Arab League chief lashes out at Iran for its "reckless policy" of attacking neighbors. Israel's military said the depots were used by Iran’s military for fuel to launch missiles. The U.N. Security Council has passed a resolution condemning the attacks.
Ukraine Helps U.S. Bases in the Mideast With Stopping Drones
Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei has been named Iran's new supreme leader. He is the second son of former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Thousands of Iranians poured into the streets overnight to celebrate the selection of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new Supreme Leader.
AI firm Anthropic sues US defense department over blacklisting
Anthropic filed a federal lawsuit against the US Department of Defense and other federal agencies on Monday. The lawsuit is the latest development in an ongoing clash between the artificial intelligence startup and the Defense Department. The Pentagon wanted Anthropic to remove hard limits on deploying its AI for fully autonomous weapons and domestic surveillance of American citizens.
Nvidia backs AI data center startup Nscale as it hits $14.6 billion valuation
Dell's participation in the round aligns with the company’s aggressive expansion into AI infrastructure through its hardware and server product lines. UK-based startup Nscale has raise $2B in Series C funding at a $14.6B valuation, led by Aker & 8090 Industries, alongside $NVDA, Lenovo & Nokia.
Vital Water Desalination Plants in Iran and Bahrain Are Attacked
Oil prices have surged as the war, now in its second week, ensnares countries. The price of natural gas in the U.S. also has climbed during the war. South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned of strict penalties for refiners and gas stations caught hoarding or colluding on prices.
G7 Countries Hold Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Supplies
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Descendants of Zimbabwe resistance heroes urge UK to locate looted skulls
Questions over the skulls’ provenance could only be resolved by establishing a taskforce of experts from Zimbabwe and the UK. “There are no other known or suspected ancestral remains from Zimbabwe held at the University of Cambridge,” the vice-chancellor said in a letter to the families.
Australians must prove they are over 18 to access porn under new laws
NordVPN is currently 74% off at $3.39 per month on the two-year plan. Australia expands age verification checks from social media to porn and explicit video games. Australia became the world’s first to ban social media platforms for those under 16. Experts say the new laws will face similar concerns over data privacy.
We've been speaking to Iranians during one week of war. Here's what they said
Lebanon’s health ministry claims the amount of people killed from Israeli airstrikes in the past week has increased to 394. So far, seven U.S. soldiers have been killed in the conflict, as have more than 20 Iranian officials, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
Judge Halts Trump Administration Move to Restrict Immigration Appeals
The complaint details the experiences of several non-citizen members of CITR. They fear that even their connection to this lawsuit could lead to the denial or revocation of their visas or detention and deportation. The government deems "censorship" of Americans' speech a violation of the First Amendment. The complaint was filed by a professor who studies online harms to children.
U.S. Tomahawk Hit Naval Base Beside Iranian School, Video Shows
New footage shows what an expert investigative group says is likely an American Tomahawk missile hitting a compound in southern Iran. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth quickly chimed in to say the U.S. was investigating. Trump, however, endorsed the dubious claim when taking questions from the press aboard Air Force One on Saturday.
Iran’s Navy Is Weakened but U.S. Still Faces Challenges in Strait of Hormuz
Senior Iranian cleric indicates that consensus nearly reached on Khomeini's successor. Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed on the first day of the U.S.-Israeli strikes. It remains unclear who is leading Iran following the Feb. 28 killing of the supreme leader. Iran's president specifically blamed the strikes on the Revolutionary Guard.
Pentagon Announces Seventh U.S. Death in War With Iran
Iran named Mojtaba Khamenei, a son of its late supreme leader, the Islamic Republic's next ruler. Khamenei is believed to hold views that are even more hardline than his late father. He will be in charge of Iran's armed forces and any decision regarding Tehran's nuclear program.
State Dept. Said to Order Diplomats in Saudi Arabia to Leave
US orders non-essential diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia. US State Department cites rising security risks linked to the ongoing conflict with Iran and threats of missile or drone attacks in the region. "On March 8, 2026, the Department of State ordered non-emergency US government employees and US government employee family members to left Saudi Arabia due to safety risks," US Embassy in Riyadh said in a statement.
Is the Trial of Erdogan’s Top Rival More About Corruption or Politics?
Istanbul's jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu appeared at the Silivri court for the opening of a sweeping graft case in which prosecutors want him jailed for 2,430 years. Widely seen as one of the only politicians capable of defeating Erdogan at the ballot box, Imamoglu was thrown in prison on the day he was named the presidential candidate for the main opposition CHP party.
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards: The Spine of a Militarized State
The Pentagon established a new system for improving its record on what it called "civilian harm" The administration has dramatically reduced staffing there and fired or reassigned personnel. Some within the Pentagon believe that the anti-civilian-harm program will have a lasting effect, even with the reductions in staff.
In War’s First Week, a Punishing Military Campaign With No Coherent Endgame
The nature of air-campaign planning brings with it certain ways of thinking about war itself. What air campaigns can achieve depends not just on the nature of the enemy but also on rapidly evolving technologies. These qualities of concentration, speed, and flexibility have shaped how air forces think about airpower. Even for the United States, air campaigns have been relatively rare.
Video Captures Apparent Strike Near Boys’ School in Iran
It comes as mounting evidence points to U.S. culpability for the Feb. 28 strike. The strike hit a school adjacent to a Revolutionary Guard base in Minab, Iran, in the country’s southern Hormozgan Province.Experts interviewed by The Associated Press, citing satellite image analysis, say the school was probably in Minab.
NATO Intercepts Second Iranian Missile Entering Turkey’s Airspace, Defense Ministry Says
NATO defences intercept second Iranian missile over Turkey in a week. NATO said it had assessed that Iran had deliberately fired a missile toward Turkey, a member of the defence alliance. Ankara had warned Iran against attacking again on Saturday, but has not suggested it wants to formally call on alliance members for further protection.
Democrats Seize on Oil Topping $100 a Barrel, as Trump Downplays Jump
Trump said that Iran was "going to destroy Israel" if the U.S. and Israel had not attacked. The president told the Israeli outlet Times of Israel that a decision on ending the war with Iran will be a "mutual" one between him and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Trump and his administration joined Israel in launching a wave of strikes on Iran that would reverberate across the Middle East.
Iran's choice of Mojtaba Khamenei as the country's new supreme leader sends an explicit message to the United States and Israel. External pressure, including decapitation, will harden rather than reshape the Islamic republic's leadership, experts say. US President Donald Trump previously said the selection of the younger Khamenei would be "unacceptable"
Iran launched more attacks on Israel and Gulf countries Monday. Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei has been named as his father’s successor. The younger Khamenei inherits both the war and domestic unrest after Iran earlier this year cracked down on some of its largest protests in half a century.
Mojtaba Khamenei, Son of Iran’s Slain Supreme Leader, Is a Mysterious Figure
Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of late Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei. He has been appointed as the new head of the Islamic republic. Mojtaba is a discreet figure who offers continuity of his father's hardline leadership. His father was killed in U.S.-Israeli strikes last week.
U.S. Continues Airstrikes Against a Wide Array of Targets in Iran
U.S. Central Command says more than 3,000 Iranian targets have been hit. Iran has refused to surrender. U.S.-led strikes continue in Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Iraq and beyond. Iran says it will continue to fight the U.N. sanctions against it.
West Bank Violence Intensifies, as Israeli Settlers Kill 3 Palestinians
"This is an unacceptable incident," IDF's Central Command Commander Maj.-Gen. Avi Bluth stated. "We are working together with all security agencies to quickly reach those responsible and bring them to justice," he said.Palestinians and rights groups say Israeli routinely fails to hold settlers accountable for violence.
Israeli Strikes on Fuel Depots Send Black Clouds Over Iranian Capital
The people of Malawi demand accountability from their leaders, and Minister Mbilizi has shown that she is committed to delivering just that. It is imperative that we support her efforts to promote good governance and ensure that public funds are used for the benefit of all Malawians. By doing so, we can create a brighter future for Malawi.
An organization representing university faculty slammed Carter's tenure. "The resignation of Ted Carter raises serious questions about leadership and accountability at The Ohio State University," Rick Lucas, president of the Ohio Nurses' Association, said in a statement. "I hope the university takes this moment to reflect on the recent headlines it has faced and recommit to transparency," Lucas said.
What the U.S. and Israel Have Targeted in Their Iran Blitz
Voters give Trump their lowest marks on the economy, with 62% disapproving of his handling of inflation and the cost of living. 50% of registered voters say they’d prefer Democrats win control of Congress this fall, compared with 44% who’s prefer Republican control.
Deadly Clashes in Lebanon as Israel Renews Search for Missing Airman
Israel carried out a deadly commando operation in Nabi Chit, Lebanon, this weekend. The incident appears to fit a decades-long pattern of Israeli covert actions. It happened hours after the residents of the village and dozens of others in southern Lebanon were ordered to evacuate. It is believed that Arad disappeared in 1988 when his guards left him to check on relatives.
Iran Could Retrieve Uranium at Site U.S. Bombed Last Year, Officials Say
This is the second time in a week that a missile from Iran has been intercepted in Turkey. It is not clear if this is the first time a missile has been fired from Iran. The U.S. government says it is prepared to take further action if the missile is fired from within Turkey.
