Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei strikes defiant tone in first public statement
Khamenei said Iran would “avenge the blood of [its] martyrs” and suggested opening new fronts in the war Published March 12, 2026 5:40PM (EDT) A demonstrator holds a picture of Iran’s new Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei at Enghelab Square in central Tehran on March 9, 2026, as supporters gatherContinue Reading
UK economy unexpectedly failed to grow in January
Figure comes as surging energy prices pose new threat…Continue Reading
Russian drone-missile barrage strikes seven locations across Ukraine, two injured in Dnipro Oblast
Ukraine’s air defense forces shot down or electronically suppressed 117 of the 126 strike drones Russia launched overnight on 12-13 March, according to the Ukrainian Air Force. The attack also included one Iskander-M ballistic missile fired from Russia’s Rostov Oblast. Nine weapons — the missile and eight drones — struckContinue Reading
Hungary’s opposition Tisza still leads the election, but the gap is closing—and a win may not be enough for Ukraine
A poll by 21 Research Center, conducted 2–6 March and published by news site 24.hu, shows Tisza at 53% of decided voters against Fidesz at 39%—a 14-point lead, down from 16 points in January. Among all voters, the gap narrows further: 38% to 30%. Based on those figures, Tisza couldContinue Reading
Virginia Democrats Fail to Reach Compromise on Data Center Tax Exemption
Debate on adding clean energy requirements, recovering billions in revenue needs more time. By Charles Paullin RICHMOND, Va.—Virginia lawmakers under Democratic control failed to produce a budget on schedule Thursday because of heightened debates over a tax exemption for data centers.Continue Reading
China coach tells players to stay ‘calm’ in Taiwan clash at Asian Cup
China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus., China face Taiwan in a highly charged quarterfinal at the Women’s Asian Cup, which already has a political focus. China coach Ante Milicic urged his players to remain “calm and confident”Continue Reading
Two killed in Oman by drones, several also fired at Saudi Arabia
Two drones target Oman’s Sohar province, killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, state news agency reports., Two drones target Oman’s Sohar province, killing two foreign nationals and injuring others, state news agency reports. Two people have been killed in Oman after drones came down in the Sohar province, accordingContinue Reading
Newsom Picks a Dogfight With The Traitor and RFK Jr. on Public Health
Scientists are cheering California Gov. Gavin Newsom as he builds a public health bulwark against health secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s anti-vaccine stance and President Traitor 47’s withdrawal from the World Health Organization. Still, federal cuts have sapped morale and left local health departments less prepared for outbreaks…Read MoreContinue Reading
Fake Images – Real Money: How Creators Cash in on the Iran War | DW News
Fake images of the Iran war are going viral – and creators worldwide are cashing in on it. Here’s why it works and what platforms are doing to stop it. #aifakes #iranwar #dwdigital For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/Continue Reading
What did Iran’s new supreme leader say in his first address? | BBC Newscast
The new Iranian Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, gave his first statement pledging to continue blocking the Strait of Hormuz. This was delivered not by Khamenei himself, but by a newsreader on Iranian state TV speaking over a photo of him, sparking further speculation as to his health and whereabouts. AlexContinue Reading
Tens of thousands protest austerity reforms in Brussels
Tens of thousands of people marched in Brussels to protest austerity reforms introduced by Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s government.Continue Reading
Saudi Arabia intercept over two dozen drones fired from Tehran as war in Iran nears third week
The war in Iran shows no signs of letting up after US President Traitor 47 suggested that operations could last for another three to four weeks, despite global energy instabilities. The Traitor says neutralising the threat posed by Iran is more important than oil prices. Follow our live coverage.Continue Reading
AMC’s ‘Devil Wears Prada’ Popcorn Purse Is the Accessory Everyone Wants in 2026
Forget Hermes and those impossible-to-get five-figure handbags. The must-have accessory of 2026 isn’t hitting fashion boutiques, it’s waiting for you under a heat lamp at AMC. As AMC teases the April 30 premiere of The Devil Wears Prada 2 , fans have been sent into a frenzy over a singleContinue Reading