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French Soldier Killed in Iraq Drone Attack

A French soldier was killed and several others were injured in a drone attack in northern Iraq, according to multiple reports. Chief Warrant Officer Arnaud Frion died while stationed in the Erbil region, an area where France has maintained a military presence since 2015 as part of an international c

Mar 13, 3:51 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates After Deadly Kabul Strike

Pakistan conducted overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan's Kandahar province from March 15 to 16, targeting what it described as equipment storage facilities and technical support infrastructure used by militant groups. The Pakistani military stated that its operations were directed at militant strong

Mar 13, 2:01 AM ET Est. Read: 6 Mins

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WorldHumanRights

UN Panel Criticizes Trump's Rhetoric, Immigration Policies

A United Nations watchdog has warned that "racist hate speech" used by President Donald Trump and other U.S. politicians has fueled human rights violations. The Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination (CERD) , a UN-backed panel of independent experts, urged the U.S. to respect internat

Mar 13, 12:55 AM ET Est. Read: 2 Mins

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Diplomacy

Cuba Releases Prisoners Amid Talks with U.S.

Cuba's government announced it would release 51 prisoners as part of a Vatican-brokered deal, marking an unexpected move amidst escalating tensions with the United States. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that all prisoners to be released have served significant portions of their sentences and

Mar 12, 11:37 PM ET·5 min read

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Conflict

Six U.S. Service Members Killed in Iraq Plane Crash

Six U.S. service members were killed when their KC-135 Stratotanker refueling plane crashed in western Iraq on March 12, according to multiple reports. The crash involved another U.S. military aircraft but was not due to hostile or friendly fire, as reported by U.S. Central Command . Rescue efforts

Mar 12, 7:18 PM ET·3 min read

35 articles from 18 publishers

Diplomacy

Eswatini Receives More US Deported Migrants

Eswatini announced on Thursday that it received four more third-country deportees from the United States as part of an ongoing deal with the Trump administration. This brings the total number of such deportees to at least 19, according to multiple reports. The latest group includes two nationals fro

Mar 12, 4:31 PM ET·1 min read

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Wildlife

Stowaway Fox Travels from England to New York

A red fox that sneaked onto a cargo ship off the coast of Southampton has successfully made it thousands of miles across the Atlantic and is now in the care of the Bronx Zoo in New York. The zoo said on Wednesday that the fox, a two-year-old male weighing roughly 11lb (5kg), is currently in the Anim

Mar 12, 10:35 AM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

China Approves Ethnic Unity Law Prioritizing Mandarin

China has approved a comprehensive 'ethnic unity' law aimed at fostering integration among its 56 officially recognized ethnic groups. The legislation, passed on Thursday during the annual National People's Congress session, mandates Mandarin as the primary language of instruction in schools and for

Mar 12, 6:29 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

U.S.-Israel Strikes Damage Iranian Heritage Sites

The governor of Isfahan accused the U.S. and Israel of a “declaration of war on a civilization” as heritage sites across Iran suffer damage from their bombing campaign. Among the most seriously damaged are Tehran’s Golestan palace, dating back to the 14th century, and the 17th-century Chehel Sotoon

Mar 12, 6:29 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Conflict

FBI Alert on Potential Iranian Drone Attacks in California

An FBI memo has raised concerns about potential Iranian drone attacks on unspecified targets in California from an unidentified vessel off the U.S. coast. According to multiple sources, there is no known specific or imminent danger underpinning the memo. The confidential alert, issued by the FBI thr

Mar 11, 10:46 PM ET·4 min read

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HumanRights

South Africa Honors Mosiuoa Lekota

South Africa paid its final respects to Mosiuoa “Terror” Lekota, a prominent anti-apartheid activist and founder of the Congress of the People (COPE), who passed away at age 77 after a prolonged battle with cancer. His funeral service in Bloemfontein on Saturday was attended by dignitaries including

Mar 11, 6:32 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

Sudan Drone Strikes Kill Civilians Amid Escalating War

Two separate drone strikes in Sudan have killed at least 21 people and injured dozens more this week as the conflict between the military and paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) escalates. The first strike, blamed on the RSF, targeted a secondary school and healthcare center in the village of Sh

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·3 min read

6 articles from 4 publishers

Diplomacy

North Korea & China Resume Passenger Train Service

North Korea and China resumed passenger train services between their capitals on Thursday after a six-year hiatus caused by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. The first Beijing-bound train departed Pyongyang, marking the resumption of cross-border travel. The nine-car train was seen crossing the Amnok

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

South Africa Demarches U.S. Ambassador

South Africa formally reprimanded U.S. Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III for his 'undiplomatic' remarks made at a BizNews conference in Hermanus on March 10. According to multiple reports, the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) summoned Bozell to express displeasure over his

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

IEA Releases Record Oil Reserves Amid Iran War Disruptions

The International Energy Agency (IEA) has coordinated the largest-ever release of strategic oil reserves in an effort to stabilize global energy markets amid significant disruptions caused by the Iran war. The unprecedented action aims to mitigate price surges resulting from the conflict, with IEA m

Mar 11, 6:24 PM ET·5 min read

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ConflictMIXED REPORTS

Kharg Island: Key Target in US-Israel Iran Campaign

Kharg Island, a five-mile-long coral island in the Persian Gulf, serves as Iran’s primary oil export terminal. The island processes approximately 1.3 million to 1.6 million barrels of oil daily , with storage capacity for around 30 million barrels . Despite extensive US-Israel strikes on other targe

Mar 11, 2:23 AM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Conflict

UN Peacekeepers Defy Eviction Order in South Sudan

The United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) has refused to comply with a government order to shut down its base in Akobo, an opposition stronghold near the Ethiopian border. The town is home to tens of thousands of refugees who have fled recent violence. On Friday, the South Sudanese army o

Mar 10, 7:05 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

ConflictMIXED REPORTS

U.S.-Iran Conflict Casualties Rise

The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran has resulted in significant casualties for U.S. forces. As of Tuesday, seven American service members have been killed, with the latest fatality identified as Army Sgt. Benjamin N. Pennington from Glendale, Kentucky. Approximately 140 U.S. serv

Mar 10, 5:19 PM ET·2 min read

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Diplomacy

US Designates Afghanistan as Sponsor of Wrongful Detention

The United States has designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban government of engaging in 'hostage diplomacy' by detaining foreigners to gain leverage over other countries. According to multiple reports, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the

Mar 10, 3:15 PM ET·1 min read

6 articles from 5 publishers

DiplomacyCONFLICTING REPORTS

Russia Denies Sharing US Military Intel with Iran

Russia has denied sharing intelligence with Iran regarding U.S. military assets in the Middle East, according to a statement by U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff. The denial came during a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. Witkoff made the remark

Mar 10, 1:19 PM ET·2 min read

4 articles from 3 publishers

Conflict

HRW: Haiti Drone Strikes Kill Over 1,200

Human Rights Watch (HRW) reported on Tuesday that drone strikes conducted by Haitian security forces targeting gangs have killed more than 1,200 people , including 60 civilians , since March 2025. The operations, which have ramped up in recent months, are part of anti-gang efforts in densely populat

Mar 10, 9:12 AM ET·1 min read

4 articles from 4 publishers

Conflict

Iran Attacks Israel and Gulf States

Iran launched a series of attacks on Israel and Gulf Arab countries, including Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. The strikes targeted energy infrastructure and residential areas, causing casualties and disrupting oil production. The Iranian attacks included missi

Mar 10, 9:12 AM ET·3 min read

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Conflict

HRW Accuses Israel of Using White Phosphorus in Lebanon

Human Rights Watch (HRW) has accused Israel of illegally using white phosphorus munitions over homes in the southern Lebanese town of Yohmor on March 3, posing a threat to civilians. According to HRW's report released Monday, the use of such incendiary weapons in populated areas violates internation

Mar 10, 9:12 AM ET·2 min read

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Conflict

US-Israel Campaign Against Iran Draws Ukraine War Parallels

The US-Israel campaign against Iran has drawn parallels to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine due to shifting goals, unclear timelines, and dubious justifications. Both conflicts have seen evolving objectives. Early US statements framed the strikes as a response to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weap

Mar 10, 7:28 AM ET·2 min read

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French Soldier Killed in Iraq Drone Attack

Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates After Deadly Kabul Strike