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Trump says Iran operation will last up to 5 weeks as death toll across Middle East surpasses 500 | South China Morning Post
Iran says it does not seek to regionalise the war and Gulf countries should pressure the US.
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· Jared Mondschein
Trump claims US can wage war ‘forever’
The US is prepared to fight a war “forever” with its “virtually unlimited” ammunition stockpiles, President Donald Trump has claimed.
· RT
US Democrats say Iran threat was to Israel, not America
Democratic members of Congress on Tuesday disputed the Trump administration’s assertion that US strikes on Iran were justified by an imminent threat to the United States, arguing that any immediate danger was directed at Israel, not Washington.
· Middleeasteye
US envoy to Israel says it is unable to evacuate Americans in the country
The United States ambassador to Israel has said Washington cannot evacuate American citizens as the security situation deteriorates.
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Washington takes on Orlando on 5-game skid
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Starry Lee to propose boosting Hong Kong’s role as offshore yuan hub at ‘two sessions’
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Chanceler alemão visita EUA durante tensões no Médio Oriente
Inicialmente, a deslocação tinha outro propósito: discutir comércio e as tarifas impostas por Washington à Europa. Mas o mundo mudou repentinamente. Agora, Friedrich Merz leva para os Estados Unidos uma missão mais pesada: explicar a visão alemã, e também europeia, sobre a ofensiva dos EUA e de Israel e sobre a resp…
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Minnesota presenta una demanda para impedir que la Casa Blanca retenga de fondos de Medicaid
El secretario de Justicia de Minnesota, Keith Ellison, interviene en una sesión del Comité de Seguridad Nacional del Senado, en el Capitolio, en Washington, el 12 de febrero de 2026. (AP Foto/Tom Brenner)
· Audrey Mcavoy
Afternoon Update: ‘Trump’s war’ on Iran under fire; PM tables Liberals’ leaked election review; and how to see the blood moon eclipse
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· Kris Swales
Trump warns of longer Iran war as Riyadh, Beirut hit
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — US President Donald Trump warned that his attack on Iran could run longer than a month, as Tehran retaliated to ongoing strikes by targeting US allies in the Gulf and drones hit the US embassy in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday.
· Agence France-Presse
KT shifts 6G focus from speed to AI, satellite integration
KT used Mobile World Congress in Barcelona this week to make one point clear: It sees 6G less as a speed upgrade and more as a strategic reset built around AI and satellite-linked coverage.
· Moon Joon-hyun
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Minnesota sues Trump administration over $243M Medicaid spending withholding
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison speaks during a Senate Homeland Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Tom Brenner)
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Trump warns Iran that more strikes to come
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K-water showcases AI water tech at MWC 2026
Korea Water Resources Corporation, or K-water, is participating in Mobile World Congress 2026, the world’s largest mobile exhibition, held this week in Barcelona, showcasing its AI-driven water management technologies to a global audience.
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Video: Rubio says US attacked Iran anticipating retaliation for being attacked
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has tried to defend Washington’s latest war on Iran by claiming there was an “imminent threat” because officials believed Iran would retaliate against the United States if it were attacked "by someone else", prompting the US to strike first.
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Funcionarios de Trump dicen que planes de Israel contribuyeron a llevar a EEUU a la guerra con Irán
El presidente de la Cámara de Representantes, Mike Johnson, de Luisiana, habla con reporteros tras un Comité de Inteligencia del Senado y la Cámara sobre la guerra en Irán en el Capitolio, Washington, el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026. (AP Foto/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
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GOP Rep. Tony Gonzales enters Texas primary fighting to keep job after affair allegations
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference Dec. 7, 2022, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib, File)
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Seoul puts overseas Koreans’ safety first in the Middle East, readies evacuations
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
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North Carolina primary to set stage for critical US Senate campaign
Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper, who is running for U.S. Senate, speaks to reporters after casting his ballot on the first day of in-person early voting in the state’s primary election, Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, in Raleigh, N.C. (AP Photo/Allen G. Breed)
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A mess in Texas? What to watch in Tuesday's primaries
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, greets supporters during a campaign stop, in Waco, Texas, Monday, March 2, 2026. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
· Steve Peoples
Inflation concerns rise with US and Israeli attacks on Iran
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, early Tuesday, March 3, 2026. (AP Photo/Ohad Zwigenberg)
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Texas Sen. Cornyn tries to hold seat, Democrats Crockett, Talarico face off
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, speaks during a campaign stop in The Woodlands, Texas, Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026. (AP Photo/Annie Mulligan)
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‘The Epstein files won’t knock him out’: what Anthony Scaramucci learned in Trump’s inner circle
He lasted just 11 days as White House communications director, before being fired from the Trump administration. The financier and broadcaster discusses working for the president – and becoming his biggest critic
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US-Israel war on Iran live updates: Netanyahu says war will take ‘some time’; IDF issues evacuation warnings in Lebanon
Israeli PM adds that it will not be an ‘endless war’; Israeli military lists dozens of locations in Lebanon that could be targeted – follow the latest
· Adam Fulton
Trump’s show of force in the Middle East creates a weakness China can exploit
Beijing can again leverage its critical minerals dominance over an increasingly busy US military, as Taiwan slides further down the White House list of priorities
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Rasmussen, Johnson lead Idaho over Eastern Washington 85-81, ending Eagles' 8-game winning streak
CHENEY, Wash. (AP) — Jackson Rasmussen had 14 points, Biko Johnson scored 13 and Idaho beat Eastern Washington 85-81 on Monday night, ending the Eagles’ eight-game winning streak in a Big Sky Conference regular-season finale.
India’s 100GW nuclear push was missing one thing. Canada just provided it
India needs to triple its uranium supply to meet its nuclear targets. Canada, with mines already in the pipeline, is well placed to deliver.
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Bill Clinton distances himself from Epstein in videos released from his testimony last week
WASHINGTON (AP): Former president Bill Clinton distanced himself from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in closed-door depositions with lawmakers, according to videos released on Monday by a House committee.
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Clinton says had no knowledge of Epstein crimes
WASHINGTON (AFP) -- Former US president Bill Clinton said in sworn testimony released Monday by a US congressional committee that he had no knowledge of the sex crimes of the late financier Jeffrey Epstein.
· Yonhap
Asian shares extend losses on fears over energy supplies
The S&P 500 fell as much as 1.2% Monday and finished with a gain of less than 0.1%. The Dow added 0.1%, and the Nasdaq composite rose 0.4%.
· Yuri Kageyama
Pentagon strong-armed AI firms before Iran strikes
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· Bianca Baggiarini
Rockets vencen a Wizards 123-118 tras expulsión de Trae Young por salir de la banca
Kevin Durant, de los Rockets de Houston, se alza para realizar un tiro durante la primera mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA frente a los Wizards de Washington, el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/John McDonnell)
China's economic ambitions hit limits to growth as its national congress meets
BEIJING — China’s progress in building a modern economy, evident in its kung-fu fighting robots and self-parking cars, is hitting limits as a downturn in its housing industry drags on, small businesses suffer and young people struggle to find jobs.
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Bill resetting BARMM polls to September 2026 gets Senate nod
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Rockets beat Wizards after Trae Young gets ejected for leaving the bench
Houston Rockets guard Amen Thompson (1) goes up to shoot against Washington Wizards guard Bilal Coulibaly (0) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
Conservative commentators lash Donald Trump's decision to attack Iran
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Trump’s devised a new method for dealing with terror — squashing the idea of a ‘forever war’
The long buildup to the US-Israeli attack upon Iran produced an almost unprecedented amount of fatuous comment. Many warned of a potential “forever war” and a morass reminiscent of Iraq and Afghanistan.
· Conrad Black
Trump seeks to justify Iran war, but stated objectives shift
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· Mia Gonzalez
Melania Trump preside reunión en ONU sobre niños en conflicto mientras EEUU ataca Irán
La primera dama Melania Trump preside el Consejo de Seguridad el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026, en la sede de la ONU. (AP Foto/Angelina Katsanis)
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Live updates: Iran war likely to last 4 to 5 weeks, Trump says
On Monday, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke about the military action in Iran, and U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon.
Taylor scores 21 to help Howard defeat Coppin State 90-70
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cedric Taylor III scored 21 points to help Howard defeat Coppin State 90-70 on Monday night.
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Longtime Trump critic credits him for restoring ‘credibility of US deterrence’ as Iran strikes unfold
One of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics in the legacy media is praising his administration’s strike on Iran.
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