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German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has backed US President Donald Trump’s criticism of Spain for failing to meet the NATO target of spending 5% of GDP annually on defense.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure
South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index leads Asian market sell-off, despite Donald Trump’s suggestion that US Navy could protect vessels moving through vital strait of Hormuz
· Callum Jones
In 48 hours, Trump sent Iran’s navy to the bottom of the sea
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· James Rothwell, Connor James Ibbetson
Complaining Rep. Jasmine Crockett leaves own Texas Senate primary watch party, accuses GOP of election meddling
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) told supporters she was going to leave her own watch party after votes in Dallas County were delayed.
· Josh Christenson
How Iran is hitting a 'vulnerability' of Trump's via the Gulf states
Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran might, in hindsight, be seen as a "huge miscalculation", according to one analyst. (Reuters: Nathan Howard)
· Laura Tingle
Heated GOP Texas Senate primary heads to runoff between Cornyn and Paxton
DALLAS — The bruising GOP primary for the Texas Senate between incumbent Sen. John Cornyn and state Attorney General Ken Paxton will head to a runoff after neither candidate locked down an outright majority in the Tuesday contest.
· Josh Christenson, Ryan King
Trump says US Navy could escort tankers, Iran aimed to strike first
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday the US Navy was ready to escort oil tankers through a crucial Gulf shipping route, as he justified his war on Iran by saying he believed Tehran was about to strike first.
· Yonhap
US turns up heat on Venezuela with threat to indict new leader Delcy Rodriguez
The Trump administration is quietly building a legal case against Venezuelan interim president Delcy Rodriguez including readying a draft criminal indictment, one of several tools it is using to strengthen its leverage with Caracas, according to four people familiar with the matter.
· Yonhap
Paolo Banchero iguala su máximo de la temporada con 37 puntos y Magic arrolla a Wizards 126-109
Paolo Banchero, del Magic de Orlando, busca enviar un pase frente a Bub Carrington, de los Wizards de Washington, el martes 3 de marzo de 2026 (AP Foto/John Raoux)
Middle East crisis live: US says nearly 2,000 targets hit in Iran war; Trump says navy may escort tankers through Strait of Hormuz
US military says strikes in the first 24 hours was nearly double the scale of the 2003 ‘shock-and-awe’ operation in Iraq; US president orders insurance to be provided for shipping in crucial waterway
· Kate Lamb
Trump likens Zelensky to notorious 19th-century hoaxer
US President Donald Trump has likened Ukrainian leader Vladimir Zelensky to 19th-century showman and hoaxer P. T. Barnum.
· RT
Asian shares extend losses as the war with Iran widens
A person walks by an electronic stock board showing Japan’s Nikkei index at a securities firm in Tokyo Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (Masanori Kumagai/Kyodo News via AP)
· Elaine Kurtenbach
Banchero scores 37 as Magic beat Wizards 126-109
Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) looks to pass the ball as Washington Wizards guard Bub Carrington defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Mammoth hold off Caps 3-2, dropping Washington 4 points back of playoff spot
Utah Mammoth right wing JJ Peterka (77) celebrates his goal with left wing Michael Carcone (53) and defenseman Sean Durzi (50) during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Washington Capitals, Tuesday, March 3, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
· Noah Trister
Trump says U.S. will escort and insure oil tankers amid the Iran war
President Donald Trump said the U.S. would provide insurance guarantees and naval escorts to ensure safe passage for oil tankers and other vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, intending to head off a potential energy crisis caused by the war with Iran.
· Jennifer A Dlouhy
Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump and his team scrambled Tuesday to reclaim the narrative on why he decided to attack Iran, after his top diplomat suggested the US struck only after learning of an imminent Israeli strike.
· Agence France-Presse
Michael Goodwin: Trump was left with no choice but to launch an attack on the Iranian regime
A major talking point among Democrats and their media handmaidens is that President Trump launched a “war of choice” against Iran.
· Michael Goodwin
Trump news at a glance: Rubio and his boss can’t seem to agree on why US attacked Iran
Rubio said the US was reacting after learning that Israel planned to strike Iran, but Trump on Wednesday contradicted that explanation – key US politics stories from Tuesday 3 March at a glance
· Guardian staff
Is the US at war with Iran, and will it put boots on the ground?
The US launched a major military campaign against Iran on Saturday, striking targets across the country as part of what the administration of President Donald Trump has named Operation Epic Fury.
· Elizabeth Melimopoulos
US Navy Vet tortured by Iran ‘hopeful for future’ after Khamenei’s death
A San Diego naval veteran who spent almost two years being tortured in captivity in Iran has spoken of his hopes following the death of Ayatollah Khamenei — and revealed he issued an impassioned plea to President Trump just weeks ago.
· Anthony Blair
Tongyu Showcases Integrated Air-Ground-Space Full-Scenario Solutions at MWC 2026, Shaping a Smart and Green Future
BARCELONA, Spain, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Tongyu Communication, a global leader in antenna and RF solutions, comprehensively presented its multi-dimensional communication technology innovations covering terrestrial, aerial, and space domains at the 2026 World Mobile Congress (MWC Barcelona) under the theme "In…
· PRNEWSWIRE
China and US to hold high-level trade talks in Paris before Trump’s Beijing visit
Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power
· Khushboo Razdan
Trump Commerce chief agrees to testify in congressional Epstein probe
WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has agreed to testify in the congressional inquiry of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the chairman of the committee conducting the investigation said Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
Gene Solutions Announces Strategic Entry into Türkiye with Robust Real-World Evidence at the 2nd International Hereditary Cancers Congress 2026
In Partnership with ATC Genomics, the Company Presented One of Asia's Largest Real-World Datasets (n=12,281) for AI-Powered Multi-Cancer Early Detection (MCED) and Showcased its Clinically Validated ctDNA-Powered Oncology Portfolio Across the Full Cancer Continuum for High-Risk and Hereditary Populations.
· PRNEWSWIRE
War with Iran strains US-UK relationship as Starmer and Trump disagree
War with Iran has put a strain on the US-UK relationship. (Reuters: Leon Neal/Pool)
US commerce chief agrees to testify on Epstein ties
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was appointed by US President Donald Trump last year. (Reuters: Elizabeth Frantz)
Ukraine war briefing: Merz tells Trump Ukraine must not give up more territory
German chancellor says that he underscored need for continued support for Kyiv during US visit ; Trump says Ukraine is ‘very high’ on his priority list. What we know on day 1,470
· Staff and agencies
Fight between Texas Republicans for US Senate seat leaves party on edge
Party worries a victory by Maga darling Ken Paxton over John Cornyn would open door to Democrats in red state
· Lauren Gambino
No, he’s not Winston Churchill. But Starmer’s learned something from history Trump hasn’t
London: Telling the truth to Donald Trump is a risk for any American ally who has a good relationship with the US president.
· David Crowe
Iran has a plan to see off Trump. It’s not that complicated
Berlin: Iran’s priority is to survive. To do that, its leaders will want to drive up the cost of the war for US President Donald Trump – in terms of American casualties, energy costs and inflation – to try to persuade him to declare victory and go home.
· Steven Erlanger
Democratic Party chair says lagging governor candidates should drop out to avoid GOP upset
California gubernatorial candidate Tony Thurmond speaks at the 2026 California Democratic Party State Convention in San Francisco, Saturday, Feb. 21, 2026. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
· Michael R Blood
University of Arizona professor who told ‘MAGA’ and ‘Zionists’ to ‘F—k Off’ faces termination calls
An American Sign Language lecturer at the University of Arizona is facing calls to step down after posting “F—k Israel” on social media, and telling his followers to “F—k off” if they are “MAGA” or “Zionists.”
· Benjamin Brown
My grandfather narrowly avoided death under the Iranian regime. But I am not celebrating Trump’s illegal war | Anonymous
While I do not speak for the Australian-Iranian diaspora as a whole, I am gravely concerned for what this attack will cost in innocent lives
· Anonymouscif
Rabid Democrats toss truth aside to rescue Iran’s regime
The US Senate is set to vote Wednesday on a resolution that aims to handcuff President Donald Trump, barring him from taking additional military action against the Iranian regime.
· Betsy McCaughey
Could this be the 'ultimate constraint' for Trump amid war with Iran?
When under pressure on inflation, tariffs, immigration and even the Jeffrey Epstein case, the Trump administration has pointed to the success of the financial markets.But Donald Trump's biggest move of his presidency, the war with Iran, has seen a sharp drop in shares globally.And there's no end in sight for the mar…
· Nick Pearson
Rubio claim of Israeli role in US Iran attack reverberates, despite denial
Washington, DC – On Monday, Secretary of State Marco Rubio provided a looping justification for the US launching a war against Iran: Israel was planning to strike Iran, which would have prompted Tehran to strike the US assets in the region, requiring Washington to launch preemptive strikes on Iran.
· Joseph Stepansky
Trump says US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz 'if necessary'
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the US Navy will escort tankers through the Strait of Hormuz "if necessary," amid growing concerns about the impact of the US-Israel conflict with Iran on oil shipments in the strategically vital waterway.
· Yonhap
Gavin Newsom accused of passing the buck on CA’s problems as he eyes White House
Gov. Gavin Newsom is under fire for shifting blame to counties for his struggling homelessness plan — the latest example, critics say, of him “passing the buck” on California’s problems as he eyes a presidential bid.
· Annie Gaus
National People's Congress to set China's economic goals for coming years
The closing session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) is seen in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 11, 2025. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
· Huizhong Wu
Goldman Sachs lawyer Kathy Ruemmler set to face Congress over Jeffrey Epstein ties
Goldman Sachs’ outgoing general counsel Kathryn Ruemmler was asked Tuesday to testify before the House Oversight Committee about her ties to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating a congressional probe into the late financier and sex offender’s elite network.
· James Franey
DHS launches investigation into Greg Bovino’s alleged remarks about Jewish lawyer - report
Homeland security department appears to be looking into comments made about Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor
· Shrai Popat
Operation Epic Fury is not at all optional — but IS clearly limited
Critics of the US bombing of Iran slam it as an unnecessary “war of choice” all too likely to bog our nation down in another quagmire like Iraq; Secretary of State Marco Rubio left no doubt Monday that it’s not in any way optional, and that President Donald Trump’s goals are clear, rational and limited.
· Post Editorial Board
Can’t win? Drop out: California Democrats plead with governor hopefuls as party fears Republican surge
Party worries crowded field to replace Gavin Newsom – and quirk of primary system – could open door for Republicans in November
· Andrew Gumbel, Lauren Gambino
Trump denies that Israel forced US’s hand in launching strikes against Iran
Democrats have decried Marco Rubio’s briefings as inadequate in articulating the goals of war
· Roberttait, Chris Stein
Iranian drone hits US consulate grounds in Dubai
An Iranian drone has hit a car park next to the US consulate in Dubai, sparking a small fire.The strike was confirmed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who said all personnel at the consulate had been accounted for.He told reporters at the Capitol building in Washington DC the USA had already begun pulling staf…
· Patrick Brischetto
Furious Republican senator threatens to bring Trump agenda to a halt
Property News: Suburbs where house values rose most in the past 12 months.
· Nick Pearson
4 US service members killed in Iranian drone attack ID’d by Pentagon
The Pentagon on Tuesday identified four of the six US service members killed by an Iranian drone strike during Operation Epic Fury.
· Victor Nava
US Diplomacy: Latest News and Updates | South China Morning Post
Trump slams European allies, praises China and continues to justify Iran attackUS president blasted Spain for denying access to its military bases for his bombing campaign, but boasts of ‘good relationship with China’.
Republican Thom Tillis lashes Kristi Noem
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Rarely seen Shein founder praises Guangdong ‘roots’ as offshore listing stallsShein initially eyed a New York listing before switching to London after scrutiny by Washington over its supply chain and ties to China.