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US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones
WorldFrance 2417h ago

US embassy in Saudi Arabia hit by Iranian drones

Drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh on Tuesday as Iran hit back at industrial and diplomatic targets across the Middle East and Washington warned its citizens to evacuate the entire region. Four days after US and Israeli strikes killed Iran's supreme leader and triggered a regional war, AFP reporters in the Saudi capital saw smoke damage on the walls and roof of the embassy.

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran
WorldFrance 2419h ago

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered US attack on Iran

The United States attacked Iran only after learning that ally Israel was going to strike and fearing Tehran would retaliate against US forces, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Monday. "We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties," Rubio told reporters.

Trump says Iran war to last four to five weeks but could go ‘far longer’
FinanceThe Guardian1d ago

Trump says Iran war to last four to five weeks but could go ‘far longer’

President says he ordered attacks to thwart Tehran nuclear aims – and abruptly pivots to talk up White House ballroom US-Israel war on Iran – live updates Donald Trump has laid out four goals in Iran and said the US campaign had been projected to last four to five weeks but could “go far longer than that”. On Monday the US president offered his most extensive comments yet about the war, going beyond two video messages and a series of brief phone interviews with reporters that offered someti...

Steelers Reporter Says Aaron Rodgers’ Decision Won’t Impact NFL Draft Plans
SportYahoo1d ago

Steelers Reporter Says Aaron Rodgers’ Decision Won’t Impact NFL Draft Plans

The 2026 NFL Draft begins on April 23. Aaron Rodgers’ decision to return to the Pittsburgh Steelers, retire or join another team could come any day now. Steelers reporter Gerry Dulac of The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette wrote on Monday that the four-time MVP’s plans won’t impact what the team does during the draft. “The Steelers could […]

Lackawanna League baseball, softball seasons kick off with Howerton Media Day
SportYahoo2d ago

Lackawanna League baseball, softball seasons kick off with Howerton Media Day

MOOSIC — Nearing the end of a long, cold, harsh winter, spring was in the air Sunday at PNC Field. High school baseball and softball had the unofficial start to their seasons with the fourth annual Bill Howerton K Cancer Media Day. Lackawanna League teams gathered inside the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders clubhouse to talk with reporters about their upcoming campaigns, meet and mingle with ...

Netanyahu says ‘there are signs’ that Iran’s Khamenei is dead
Politicsvanguard-ng3d ago

Netanyahu says ‘there are signs’ that Iran’s Khamenei is dead

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told reporters that there are signs that Iran's Supreme Leader Khamenei is “no longer alive” and urged Iranians to “flood the streets and finish the job”. The post Netanyahu says ‘there are signs’ that Iran’s Khamenei is dead appeared first on Vanguard News.

British bases not used in Middle East strikes, Starmer tells President Christodoulides
Worldin-cyprus3d ago

British bases not used in Middle East strikes, Starmer tells President Christodoulides

Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides said on Saturday that the British Prime Minister had informed him that British bases in Cyprus were not used and would not be used in military operations in the region. Speaking to reporters as he arrived at a Movement of Ecologists–Citizens’ Cooperation movement event, Christodoulides said Cyprus was closely monitoring developments […]

US-Israel attack on Iran: how it unfolded
Worldle-mondeAl JazeeraFox News+3SCMPTimes of Indiaindian-express3d ago6 sources

US-Israel attack on Iran: how it unfolded

Starting before his first term, Trump has issued a litany of threats against Washington’s arch-enemy Iran, while also urging it to talks. He warned in late January that “time is running out”, urging Tehran to “make a deal”. After indirect talks resumed between the two nations, he threatened Iran on February 12 with “very traumatic” consequences, giving them “10, 15 days, pretty much maximum” to reach an agreement. Israel’s leader Benjamin Netanyahu has for decades cast Iran’s nuclear ambition...

Pakistan’s patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban
PoliticsThe Guardian4d ago

Pakistan’s patience runs out after badly miscalculating over Taliban

Military reckoned ‘good’ Afghan insurgents were separate from ‘bad’ Pakistani insurgents but distinction has blurred Days after the Taliban swept to power in 2021, Pakistan’s then spymaster appeared in Kabul on what looked to many like a victory lap. Sipping tea in the lobby of the Afghan capital’s fanciest hotel, Lt Gen Faiz Hameed told reporters: “Don’t worry, everything will be OK.” This week it became clear just how badly Pakistan had miscalculated how it could rely on the Taliban, as Isl...

My friend was killed for telling you the truth. Now the powerful are even more desperate to silence us | Janine di Giovanni
PoliticsThe Guardian5d ago

My friend was killed for telling you the truth. Now the powerful are even more desperate to silence us | Janine di Giovanni

Murderous governments and armed groups always considered reporters like Marie Colvin a nuisance – now they see them as legitimate targets A friend wrote to me last week to tell me that my name appeared in the Epstein files. “But it’s for a good cause,” he wrote. “Nothing sinister.” In 2012, shortly after my friend and colleague Marie Colvin was killed in Homs, Syria, I met with the now-disgraced Norwegian diplomat Terje Rød-Larsen. Rød-Larsen was a renowned fixer who had negotiated the 1993 O...

Washington State forward Emmanuel Egbo suspended for remainder of season
SportYahoo6d ago

Washington State forward Emmanuel Egbo suspended for remainder of season

Washington State forward Emmanuel Ugbo, who is currently under a court order resulting from a domestic dispute, has been suspended for the remainder of the season. Coach David Riley told reporters this week that Ugbo, who has neither played nor practiced for the Cougars since he was suspended on Jan. 28, will sit out the rest of the way. Ugbo was accused by a Washington State women's volleyball player of stalking and harassment after she ended their relationship.

Fighter jet crashes in Yeongju; pilot makes emergency escape
WorldKorea Herald6d ago

Fighter jet crashes in Yeongju; pilot makes emergency escape

An F-16C fighter jet crashed near Yeongju in North Gyeongsang Province on Wednesday, but the pilot safely ejected, the Air Force said. The aircraft, assigned to Chungju Air Base, went down in a mountainous area near Yeongju at about 7:31 p.m. during a nighttime training exercise, according to the Air Force. "The pilot ejected safely and has been confirmed unharmed, and no civilian damage has been reported at this time," the Air Force said in a text message to reporters. The Air Force said it has

Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices
PoliticsThe Guardian7d ago

Judge blocks DoJ from searching Washington Post reporter’s seized devices

Court itself to search devices for documents related to national security inquiry as newspaper calls ruling ‘victory’ A federal judge has prohibited the justice department from searching electronic devices it seized from a Washington Post reporter, ruling that the court will search the devices for documents related to a national security investigation itself. In his ruling, magistrate judge William Porter criticized the Trump administration for omitting relevant case law in its application fo...

Under Trump, the US has unleashed its own wolf warriors
PoliticsSCMP8h ago

Under Trump, the US has unleashed its own wolf warriors

A suspected CIA-funded publication in Asia recently asked where all the Chinese wolf warriors have gone. It was referring to those supposedly rude envoys who harangued the governments of their host countries and foreign ministry spokespeople who confronted foreign reporters at news conferences. Well, Beijing reined them in long ago. But US President Donald Trump has unleashed his own. Open hostility towards host countries and their peoples seems to be a job requirement in Washington for a US...

Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears
Politicscyprus-mailvijesti-me11h ago2 sources

Trump says he ordered strike on Iran over attack fears

President Donald Trump said on Tuesday he ordered US forces to join Israel’s attack on Iran because he believed Iran was about to strike the United States, his latest explanation amid conflicting accounts from the administration of how the war started. “I might have forced their [Israel’s] hand,” Trump told reporters in the Oval Office […]

Juventus wants Tzolakis and Mouzakitis
Sportnaftemporiki20h ago

Juventus wants Tzolakis and Mouzakitis

Konstantis Tzolakis and Christos Mouzakitis are targets for Juventus, according to a report in Italy by reputable reporter Mirko Di Natale. Juventus wants…

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered U.S. attack on Iran
Worldle-mondehindudanas+2naftemporikichannel-news-asia1d ago5 sources

Rubio says Israel's strike plan triggered U.S. attack on Iran

"We knew that there was going to be an Israeli action. We knew that that would precipitate an attack against American forces, and we knew that if we didn't preemptively go after them before they launched those attacks, we would suffer higher casualties," Mr. Rubio told reporters

US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth
Politicszerohedge1d ago

US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth

US Vigilant Against Possible Domestic Attacks Amid Iran War: Hegseth Authored by Savannah Hulsey Pointer via The Epoch Times, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth says the Trump administration is monitoring for any sleeper cell activity in the United States. Hegseth’s March 2 comments came after questions about a possible attack on the homeland in response to the strikes on Iran. “We’re ready for that,” the secretary told reporters at the Pentagon. “We’ve seen these types of folks ...

US Elite Troops Retrain for Arctic Warfare
Worldberlingske1d ago

US Elite Troops Retrain for Arctic Warfare

American elite troops, hardened by the war on terror, are undergoing retraining for combat in the Arctic, as reported by a Wall Street Journal reporter who trained with a team of Green Berets.

Longtime sports editor stepping aside after long career
SportYahoo2d ago

Longtime sports editor stepping aside after long career

If you’ve followed Greenville area sports over the years, chances are you’re familiar with the name David Claybourn – the longtime sports editor for the Herald-Banner. A fixture at high school sporting events for decades, Claybourn will hang up his reporter’s pad and camera as he steps into the next part of life outside the newsroom and press box. Claybourn will be retiring from the ...

Troops foil cattle rustling attack in Kano
World2d ago

Troops foil cattle rustling attack in Kano

Zubairu, in a statement made available to reporters, also said the troops recovered 257 livestock and have since been handed over to the rightful owners through the local authorities. The post Troops foil cattle rustling attack in Kano appeared first on Vanguard News.

I don’t owe or harass any lady trending on social media — Umahi
Politicsvanguard-ng2d ago

I don’t owe or harass any lady trending on social media — Umahi

By Jeff Agbodo, Abakaliki The Minister of Works, Senator David Umahi, has denied owing or harassing TracyNither Ohiri, who is trending on social media. Umahi, while speaking to reporters during an inspection tour of major infrastructure projects in the South East, said his attendance as Ebonyi State Party Chairman, Deputy Governor, Governor, Senator, and Minister […] The post I don’t owe or harass any lady trending on social media — Umahi appeared first on Vanguard News.

[Reporter's Commentary] "Ayatollah Khamenei Dead" Trump Posts, What's Next?
PoliticsNHK Worldobservadormkd-mk3d ago3 sources

[Reporter's Commentary] "Ayatollah Khamenei Dead" Trump Posts, What's Next?

Explosions have been confirmed in various locations, including the capital Tehran, in Iran, where the United States and Israel have launched attacks. On February 28, US President Trump posted on social media, revealing that Iran's Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Khamenei, had died. This is a commentary by a reporter from an overseas bureau. (As of March 1, 7:00 AM) *Tap the image above. Not available on data broadcasting.

Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network
PoliticsBBCFTThe Guardian+1The Independent3d ago4 sources

Labour minister Josh Simons resigns after falsely linking journalists to ‘pro-Kremlin’ network

Makerfield MP has been under pressure over thinktank’s commissioning of PR firm to investigate reporters The Labour minister Josh Simons has resigned from the government after the Guardian revealed that he falsely linked reporters to a “pro-Kremlin” network in emails to GCHQ despite having claimed to be “surprised” and “furious” about a PR firm’s investigation into their journalism. Simons, who had been a Cabinet office minister, previously ran the thinktank Labour Together. He quit on Saturd...

Pakistan ‘have underperformed’ says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit
SportDawn3d ago

Pakistan ‘have underperformed’ says Salman Agha after T20 World Cup exit

A disappointed Salman Agha said his team had “underperformed” after they exited the T20 World Cup on Saturday, but held back from making an “emotional” decision on his future as Pakistan captain. Pakistan were knocked out on net run rate despite beating Sri Lanka in their final Super Eights match in Kandy on Saturday. “We have underperformed in the whole tournament,” Agha told reporters. “We are out of the semis due to our failure in decision-making in pressure situations.” Opener Sahibzada F...

ISIL Fighters’ Relatives Make Mass Escape from Syria Camp, 5,000 Remain Missing
Worldmorocco-world-news4d ago

ISIL Fighters’ Relatives Make Mass Escape from Syria Camp, 5,000 Remain Missing

Rabat – Syria has confirmed “mass escapes” from al-Hol after a haphazard transfer of control from the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) on January 20. Noureddine al-Baba, the spokesman for Syria’s Ministry of Interior, told reporters in Damascus on Wednesday that Syrian forces had discovered more than 138 breaches in the camp’s 17km perimeter wall. […] The post ISIL Fighters’ Relatives Make Mass Escape from Syria Camp, 5,000 Remain Missing appeared first on Morocco World News.

Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police message forgery trial
PoliticsPremium Times4d ago

Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police message forgery trial

The defence lawyer urged the AGF office to develop clear prosecutorial guidelines to prevent criminal proceedings from being perceived as retaliatory and ensure prosecutions remain instruments of justice rather than extensions of administrative decisions. The post Lawyer faults hiring of private prosecutor against Sowore, Sahara Reporters in police message forgery trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

Zimbabwe Lithium Disruption Has Goldman Eyeing This Trade
Businesszerohedge5d ago

Zimbabwe Lithium Disruption Has Goldman Eyeing This Trade

Zimbabwe Lithium Disruption Has Goldman Eyeing This Trade Earlier news from Bloomberg that Zimbabwe has suspended exports of lithium concentrates and raw minerals to force miners into local processing has caught the attention of Goldman analyst James McGeoch. He sees a potential trading opportunity in a mineral-exploration company that could be positioned for upside. Let's begin with the report that Mines Minister Polite Kambamura told reporters earlier that the export ban is e...

‘China shock’ hits Germany as Merz joins Beijing pilgrimage
BusinessAl JazeeraSCMP5d ago2 sources

‘China shock’ hits Germany as Merz joins Beijing pilgrimage

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz voiced concerns about Chinese industrial overcapacity after meeting President Xi Jinping, as he seeks to rein in a trade deficit that has grown fourfold since 2020. “This dynamic is not healthy,” Merz told reporters in Beijing on Wednesday, according to Reuters. He also highlighted “risks” from the close connections between the two countries, including problems suffered by German manufacturers last year when China tightened export controls on basic computer ch...

Czech Company Components Found in Russian Drones
Businessirozhlas6d ago

Czech Company Components Found in Russian Drones

Reporters are uncovering more details in the case of components from the Czech company Conteg Group found in Russian suicide drones, despite the company's claims of freezing business activities in Russia after the invasion.

Houston Texans Running Back Update
SportYahoo6d ago

Houston Texans Running Back Update

According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Houston Texans are expected to enter the high-tier running back market in free agency. Star running back Joe Mixon missed the entirety of last season with an undisclosed injury, and his status for next year remains very much up in the air. There has been speculation that Houston […]

PiS MPs Evade Questions on Justice System Reforms
Politicstvn246d ago

PiS MPs Evade Questions on Justice System Reforms

Law and Justice (PiS) MPs Kazimierz Smoliński and Marek Ast responded with jokes and evasions when asked by a TVN24 reporter about the positive effects of justice system changes introduced under their party's government.

South Korea eyes potential US-NK talks during Trump’s China visit, Seoul envoy
PoliticsKorea Herald7d ago

South Korea eyes potential US-NK talks during Trump’s China visit, Seoul envoy

South Korea is keeping a close watch on the prospects of renewed engagement between Washington and Pyongyang ahead of US President Donald Trump’s planned trip to China, Seoul’s ambassador to the United States said Wednesday. “On the potential for US-North Korea talks, we are closely tracking related developments while considering all possible options,” Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha said during a press briefing with South Korean reporters in Washington. Kang’s remarks come amid reports that Trump is

Napolcom chief files another case vs vlogger Francis Leo Marcos
Politicsinquirer14h ago

Napolcom chief files another case vs vlogger Francis Leo Marcos

MANILA, Philippines — Vlogger Norman Mangusin, commonly known as Francis Leo Marcos, is facing another criminal case after National Police Commission (Napolcom) Commissioner Rafael Calinisan filed a complaint against him on Tuesday. In a phone interview with reporters, Calinisan detailed that he sued Mangusin before the Quezon City Prosecutor’s Office for unjust vexation and cyberlibel

Seoul steps up emergency response as Iran crisis deepens
WorldKorea Herald1d ago

Seoul steps up emergency response as Iran crisis deepens

South Korea is heightening its emergency response posture as tensions escalate in the Middle East, with the government convening a series of high-level meetings to assess the impact on Korean nationals and national security. An official at Seoul's Foreign Ministry told reporters Monday that approximately 60 South Koreans are currently staying in Iran and about 600 in Israel, including around 100 short-term visitors. No Korean casualties have been reported so far. The ministry official said the K

Pakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war
WorldSCMP2d ago

Pakistani, Afghan clashes widen as Arab states struggle to halt war

Afghan and Pakistani troops battled along their border, Afghan residents and officials told reporters on Sunday, with the fighting coming alongside multiple strikes including the former US airbase at Bagram. Months of cross-border clashes have flared since Thursday when Afghanistan launched an offensive along the frontier, with Pakistani forces hitting back on the border and from the skies. Residents in multiple areas bordering Pakistan spoke of overnight fighting, while two civilians were...

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - The Daily Star
PoliticsSCMPla-repubblicaTimes of India+3japan-timeschannel-news-asiaDaily Star BD3d ago6 sources

How does Iran's theocratic system of power work? - The Daily Star

When targeted by nationwide protests early this year, Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei unleashed the bloodiest crackdown of his nearly four decades in power. But now a US or Israeli military strike may have ended his rule. There was no immediate Iranian comment about him Saturday after US President Donald Trump said Khamenei was dead. Israeli officials also told reporters earlier that he was killed in a major new attack by US and Israeli forces. The 86-year-old Khamenei tried to...

I tried 'Data Center,' a new game that makes you boss of your own compute farm. I failed miserably.
TechnologyBusiness Insider3d ago

I tried 'Data Center,' a new game that makes you boss of your own compute farm. I failed miserably.

Ben Shimkus, a reporter at Business Insider, tried to simulate his own data center in the new 'Data Center' demo game. It didn't go particularly well. Ben Shimkus/ Business Insider I demoed 'Data Center,' an upcoming PC simulator game. It was humbling. Box CEO Aaron Levie jokingly called the game "Madden" for techies. I found it to be a detailed simulation of working at a data center, but I won't be switching careers. I began my virtual career in the data center industry, standing next to a...

Children get taste of rural life at France’s farming show, despite lack of cows
CultureFrance 244d ago

Children get taste of rural life at France’s farming show, despite lack of cows

France’s farming show Le Salon de l'Agriculture wraps up this Sunday, and according to organisers, this year has seen a drop in the number of attendees, which were down by 25 percent during the first few days. A possible reason may be the absence of traditional cattle, following the recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease. But, that hasn't stopped farmers introducing young city dwellers to their profession. Our reporters at France 24 went to take a look.

Albertans brace for finance minister to present 2nd consecutive deficit budget
Financecbc5d ago

Albertans brace for finance minister to present 2nd consecutive deficit budget

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Fears mount over Japanese reporter detained in Iran being used as ‘hostage diplomacy’
WorldSCMP5d ago

Fears mount over Japanese reporter detained in Iran being used as ‘hostage diplomacy’

The arrest of a Japanese journalist in Iran has puzzled observers and prompted speculation that it is linked to the US threat to attack the country over its nuclear programme. On Tuesday, Radio Free Europe reported the arrest of Shinnosuke Kawashima, the Tehran bureau chief for Japan’s national broadcaster NHK. The US government-funded news outlet reported that Kawashima was first detained on January 20 and later taken to the notorious Evin Prison, which has been used to hold political prison...

MS NOW Names Ali Velshi As Its Chief Data Reporter
Culturedeadline6d ago

MS NOW Names Ali Velshi As Its Chief Data Reporter

Ali Velshi has been named chief data reporter for MS NOW, offering analysis and the latest polling and results on election night and other events. Velshi, who hosts his own show on the network, was at the Big Board during MS NOW’s election coverage last November. Steve Kornacki had that role when the network was […]