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A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

March 7, 2026

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

politics

U. S. Forces Under Scrutiny After School Attack in Iran

March 7, 2026

The United States has been linked to a recent bombing near an elementary school in Iran, where 168 people were reported killed. Investigators say the attack happened while U. S. aircraft were flying in the area, and no Israeli forces were operating nearby at that time. Iranian officials claim the sc

politics

A Friendly Check on Sweet Drinks

March 7, 2026

The U. S. Health Secretary, Robert F. Kennedy, recently softened his strong warning about sugary drinks from the popular coffee chain Dunkin’ after a week of heated discussion. Earlier in the month, he had called for possible limits on some of Dunkin’s sweeter offerings, describing them as “the wors

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Settler Shooting Triggers New Shock in West Bank Village

March 7, 2026

In a grim turn of events, a 27‑year‑old Palestinian man lost his life after an Israeli settler fired a shot in the rural outskirts of Masafer Yatta, a community near Hebron. The Palestinian Health Ministry confirmed the fatality, noting that the incident occurred in a part of the village known for e

technology

Ukraine’s Drone Factory Eyes Gulf Markets as Middle East Tensions Rise

March 7, 2026

Ukrainian companies that build cheap drones to shoot down enemy aircraft say they can ship many units overseas. The idea grew after the U. S. and Gulf states asked for help when Iran started firing drones at allies. Russia’s own production of Iranian‑style Shahed drones keeps Ukraine busy defe

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Social Media Scrutiny Hits Texas Senate Candidate

March 7, 2026

A 36‑year‑old state representative has just secured the Democratic nomination for Texas Senate, but his online history is now under fire. The candidate, who has amassed more than two million followers on Instagram and 1. 6 million on TikTok, used his digital presence to win over voters during the

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UAE Leader Confirms Nation’s Resilience After Missile Attacks

March 7, 2026

Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the ruler of Abu Dhabi and president of the United Arab Emirates, stepped into the public eye after months of silence. He addressed citizens while visiting those wounded in recent missile strikes, saying the country is “strong and not easy to defeat. ” The president

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Americans Leave the Middle East on Charter Flights

March 7, 2026

The United States has carried out more than twelve charter flights to pull thousands of its citizens from the Middle East, the State Department announced on Saturday. The move comes after a week of growing tension in the region, when U. S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran triggered Iranian retalia

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Russia Urges Peace in Middle East Crisis

March 7, 2026

A conversation on Friday night saw Russia’s leader reach out to Iran’s head of state, offering sympathy for the heavy losses in the current conflict. The dialogue highlighted concerns over many civilian deaths linked to what Russia calls “armed aggression” involving Israel and the United States. Pre

sports

RedHawks vs. Debate: The 31‑Game Quest

March 7, 2026

Miami’s men’s basketball team is set to finish its 31‑game unbeaten run against the Ohio Bobcats tonight. The game starts at 9 p. m. Eastern on ESPN2, and the talk about whether Miami deserves a spot in the big tournament is louder than ever. Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith said on Thursday’s