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Austria refuses US overfly requests, citing its neutrality policy

US President Donald Trump has criticised European allies for refusing US military aircraft permission to use their airspace for operations connected to the war in Iran.

Culture news

Fleetwood Mac star attacked by woman with ‘unknown substance’

The “stalking suspect” reportedly threw something on Lindsey Buckingham and then ran away. An arrest is expected soon.

Israel

Iran launches biggest salvo of missiles in three weeks at Israel

Iranian missile fire on Israel has slowed in the past two weeks to around 10-15 missiles a day, down from around 90 on the first day of the war.

USA

Top court casts doubt on Trump's bid to limit birthright citizenship

Trump signed an executive order on his return to the White House last year decreeing that children born to parents in the United States illegally or on temporary visas would not automatically become US citizens

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Switzerland

Switzerland eyes dropping purchase of US Patriot air defence system

Switzerland, which is not in NATO, had ordered five Patriot systems in 2022, with delivery scheduled to begin this year and to be completed in 2028.

USA

Trump isn't immune from civil claims his 2021 speech incited riot

Trump spoke to a crowd of his supporters at the rally before the mob’s attack disrupted the joint session of Congress for certifying Democrat Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory over Trump.

Iraq

Surveillance video shows kidnapping of US journalist in Baghdad

Surveillance footage appears to show the abduction of US journalist Shelly Kittleson in Baghdad, as officials say she remains missing and an investigation into the kidnapping is ongoing.

Iran

Securing Iran's highly-enriched uranium could prove risky, experts say

Experts, analysts and former US government officials say Washington's alleged plans to deploy ground units to Iran to retrieve uranium stockpiles could expose personnel to potential attacks, radiation and chemical risks.

Iran

Trump considers pulling US out of 'paper tiger' NATO

Meanwhile, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the UK would host a meeting of about 35 countries to discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz, which has been crippled by the Iran war.

Culture news

Is JD Vance preparing 2028 presidential run with release of new book?

JD Vance will be the first US Vice President in recent times to publish a book while in office. The announcement of his second book ramps up speculation that Vance is paving the way for a 2028 presidential run.

Iraq

US journalist kidnapped in Baghdad, Iraqi officials say

It was not immediately clear if the kidnapping was related to the ongoing war, but Iran-backed militias in Iraq have launched regular attacks on US facilities in the country.

Iran

Iran has will to end war but wants guarantees, president tells EU

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said that the next days of the Iran war will be "decisive" while refusing to rule out US ground forces playing a role in the conflict.

Cuba

Russian tanker docks in Cuba bringing first oil in three months

Cuba used to receive most of its oil from Venezuela, but those shipments were halted ever since the US attacked the South American country and arrested its leader Nicolás Maduro in early January.

Iran

Trump tells allies to ‘go get your own oil’ amid Iranian Gulf attacks

Trump's comments come on the same day that gas prices in the US jumped past an average of $4 for the first time since 2022 as fuel prices continue to spike worldwide.

Culture news

Donald Trump's AI images of Presidential Library slammed online

An AI-generated video of the Donald J Trump Presidential Library has been shared online. Social media users were quick to criticise the project, pointing out that while the skyscraper features a lot of gold, there's one notable absence: Books.

USA

Attack on Michigan synagogue inspired by Hezbollah, FBI says

The FBI says the synagogue attack earlier in March was inspired by Hezbollah, targeting Michigan’s largest Jewish temple with a truck packed with fuel.

Culture news

Stars sign open letter urging closure of ICE facility in Texas

Hollywood stars, policy experts, and organizations are demanding the “immediate closure” of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas - which has been hit with numerous reports of abuse, disease and dehumanizing conditions.

Iran

Peace talks with Iran ongoing and progressing well, White House says

The comments come on the same day that President Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran's oil export hub of Kharg Island and other oil wells and power plants if it does not agree to a deal to end the war soon.

Venezuela

US embassy in Venezuela resumes operations after seven-year closure

Since the contested presidential elections in 2019, the US had run diplomatic operations for Venezuela out of neighbouring Colombia.

Iran

Trump threatens to destroy Iran's Kharg Island if deal not made soon

About 90% of Iran’s crude oil exports leave the country via the small island in the Persian Gulf's north, much of it destined for China and other Asian markets.