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US Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Lebanon Immediately
The warning was issued as Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes into Israel.
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4 US Fatalities Due to Iranian ‘Squirter’ Hitting Tactical Ops Center: Hegseth
Hegseth said that such incidents strengthen the military’s resolve.
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Top US General Says It Will Take Time to Achieve Military Objectives in Iran
‘This is not a single overnight operation,’ Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine says.
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US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth
The Pentagon says the United States is prepared as the FBI probes the Austin shooting as a ‘potential nexus to terrorism.’
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Trump Says He’s ‘Disappointed’ by Starmer for Blocking Use of Diego Garcia for Iran Strikes
The Chagos Islands, a British overseas territory, remains a crucial strategic hub for U.S. operations across several regions.
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Shipping Companies Begin Diverting Vessels Away From Middle East
Insurance companies are terminating war risk coverage for vessels in the region.
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Oil Prices Increase as Middle East Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Flows
Brent crude neared $80 as Israel and the US signaled a prolonged campaign against Iran, fuelling fears of Hormuz disruptions that could drive oil toward $100.
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Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Says She Will Return to Venezuela in Coming Weeks
Maria Corina Machado praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his ‘vision and courage,’ having ‘brought Nicolás Maduro before international justice.’
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Senate Censures One Nation’s Hanson for Saying ‘No Good Muslims’ in TV Slip-Up
The motion passed 36–17.
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Kuwaitis Mistakenly Shoot Down 3 US Jets, Crews Survived
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense earlier said it was liaising with U.S. forces regarding the circumstances leading to Monday’s friendly fire incident.
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More US Troops Heading to Middle East Amid Widening War
U.S. death toll rises to 4. Israel responded to Hezbollah fire as Iran widened targets in the Gulf region. 3 U.S. jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait.
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Drone Crashes at British RAF Base in Cyprus, Cypriot President Says
RAF Akrotiri serves as a key hub for UK military operations in the Middle East.
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Australian Opposition Moves Motion Commending US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Government splits vote and rejects “congratulations” clause as Greens brand major parties “war parties.”
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UN Nuclear Agency Warns of Possible Radiological Release Risk Amid Iran Strikes
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi addressed an emergency meeting of the organization in Vienna, Austria, on Mar. 2.
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Trump Vows Vengeance for US Military Deaths
‘Our resolve and likewise that of Israel has never been stronger,’ Trump said.
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China Conducts Patrol in South China Sea, Accuses Philippines of Disturbing Regional Peace
The spokesperson’s rhetoric reflects the CCP’s political considerations, including the possibility of a war in the region, analysts said.
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Israel Retaliates After Hezbollah Launches Midnight Attack From Lebanon
The Israeli military urged Lebanese residents in more than 50 villages to evacuate their homes ahead of a wider second round of attacks.
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Hundreds Rally in Sydney Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Death of Ayatollah
One attendee thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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US Embassy Urges Americans to Leave Lebanon Immediately
The warning was issued as Lebanon’s Hezbollah launched strikes into Israel.
|
4 US Fatalities Due to Iranian ‘Squirter’ Hitting Tactical Ops Center: Hegseth
Hegseth said that such incidents strengthen the military’s resolve.
|
Top US General Says It Will Take Time to Achieve Military Objectives in Iran
‘This is not a single overnight operation,’ Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Dan Caine says.
|
US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth
The Pentagon says the United States is prepared as the FBI probes the Austin shooting as a ‘potential nexus to terrorism.’
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Trump Says He’s ‘Disappointed’ by Starmer for Blocking Use of Diego Garcia for Iran Strikes
The Chagos Islands, a British overseas territory, remains a crucial strategic hub for U.S. operations across several regions.
|
Shipping Companies Begin Diverting Vessels Away From Middle East
Insurance companies are terminating war risk coverage for vessels in the region.
|
Oil Prices Increase as Middle East Conflict Threatens Strait of Hormuz Flows
Brent crude neared $80 as Israel and the US signaled a prolonged campaign against Iran, fuelling fears of Hormuz disruptions that could drive oil toward $100.
|
Opposition Leader Maria Corina Machado Says She Will Return to Venezuela in Coming Weeks
Maria Corina Machado praised U.S. President Donald Trump for his ‘vision and courage,’ having ‘brought Nicolás Maduro before international justice.’
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Senate Censures One Nation’s Hanson for Saying ‘No Good Muslims’ in TV Slip-Up
The motion passed 36–17.
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Kuwaitis Mistakenly Shoot Down 3 US Jets, Crews Survived
The Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense earlier said it was liaising with U.S. forces regarding the circumstances leading to Monday’s friendly fire incident.
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More US Troops Heading to Middle East Amid Widening War
U.S. death toll rises to 4. Israel responded to Hezbollah fire as Iran widened targets in the Gulf region. 3 U.S. jets were mistakenly shot down by Kuwait.
|
Drone Crashes at British RAF Base in Cyprus, Cypriot President Says
RAF Akrotiri serves as a key hub for UK military operations in the Middle East.
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Australian Opposition Moves Motion Commending US-Israel Strikes on Iran
Government splits vote and rejects “congratulations” clause as Greens brand major parties “war parties.”
|
UN Nuclear Agency Warns of Possible Radiological Release Risk Amid Iran Strikes
International Atomic Energy Agency Director General Rafael Grossi addressed an emergency meeting of the organization in Vienna, Austria, on Mar. 2.
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Trump Vows Vengeance for US Military Deaths
‘Our resolve and likewise that of Israel has never been stronger,’ Trump said.
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China Conducts Patrol in South China Sea, Accuses Philippines of Disturbing Regional Peace
The spokesperson’s rhetoric reflects the CCP’s political considerations, including the possibility of a war in the region, analysts said.
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Israel Retaliates After Hezbollah Launches Midnight Attack From Lebanon
The Israeli military urged Lebanese residents in more than 50 villages to evacuate their homes ahead of a wider second round of attacks.
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Hundreds Rally in Sydney Amid US-Israel Strikes on Iran, Death of Ayatollah
One attendee thanked U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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