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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.
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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)
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.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cedric Taylor III scored 21 points to help Howard defeat Coppin State 90-70 on Monday night.
One of President Donald Trump’s most outspoken critics in the legacy media is praising his administration’s strike on Iran.
Starling Marte, de los Mets de Nueva York, observa durante un partido de béisbol de Grandes Ligas contra los Nacionales de Washington, el 21 de agosto de 2025, en Washington. (AP Foto/Nick Wass, Archivo)
Liberal MP says rules are irrelevant when Trump acts as an ‘apex opportunist’, following a drone strike at Al Minhad airbase where Australian troops are based
UNITED NATIONS (AP) -- US first lady Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council meeting on Monday focusing on children in conflict, one of her signature issues, and acknowledged she was doing so in "challenging times" as the United States has joined Israel in attacking Iran.
The US president vows to press on with strikes to eliminate Iran’s nuclear threat.
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The United States said Monday that it was imposing sanctions on Rwanda's military, taking action against a longtime partner it accused of violating a peace agreement in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
Trump said military campaign could ‘go far longer’ then initial four-to-five week projection as violence and chaos ripple across Middle East – key US politics stories from Monday 2 March at a glance
Both sides exploring structured joint ventures and licensing deals, with Beijing seeking protection and Washington eyeing better market access amid declining capital flows
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The US Congress is scheduled to vote this week on motions seeking to curb President Donald Trump as he wages war against Iran, but the Republican majority will probably shield him.
WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three US Army soldiers at the White House on Monday, celebrating heroes of old wars as he defended his launch of a new one.
A homicide investigation has been launched after a man's body was found in bushland in a town north of Perth on Sunday night.The 27-year-old was found dead on the gravel path near a residential area of Yanchep, 56 kilometres north of Perth, at around 6.40pm.Emergency crews arrived and declared him dead at the scen…
Defence Minister Richard Marles has confirmed no Australian Defence Force (ADF) members were injured during a strike on a Dubai air base where they were stationed.Marles revealed the Al Minhad Air Base, where some Australians are based, was hit by an air strike from Iran on Saturday, launched in response to US and I…
With Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil-export terminal, in flames after Saturday’s US-led attack, China’s energy lifeline is going up in smoke.
It was only six weeks ago that Donald Trump had to apologise to America’s NATO allies for his insensitive assertion that their troops “stayed a little back, a little off the frontlines” during their deployment to Afghanistan.
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Secretary of state says Trump ordered pre-emptive strikes out of concern about Tehran retaliation after Israeli attack
Humanoid robot performers dressed in traditional costume join dancers in a performance during Lunar New Year celebrations in Beijing, Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian, File)
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate, addresses supporters during a campaign stop, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Waco, Texas. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
Digitised battlefields demand new breed of soldier, as skilled at data analysis and psy-ops as at wielding a weapon, veteran instructor says
Fatima Iqbal-Zubair, a far-left Democrat running in California’s 65th Assembly District, is an anti-war climate activist who’s called to defund the Pentagon — even as her household has profited from one of the nation’s largest weapons manufacturers.
Gov. Gavin Newsom warned of further spikes in gas prices for “potentially months” — blaming President Donald Trump’s strikes on Iran for high gas prices alongside California’s increasing reliance on foreign oil.
When you’ve constructed a cartoon version of the world in your mind, what do you do when reality proves it wrong?
Recently, I spoke with retired NYPD Detective Tom Smith, who was on the Joint Terrorism Task Force, three decades with the NYPD, specialist on narcotics and gang warfare. I asked him about this snowball incident in Washington Square Park last week — people pelting cops — what should we do if comes more snow and more…
Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively
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El presidente Donald Trump llega a la ceremonia de entrega de una Medalla de Honor en la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca, el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
Trae Young, centro, de los Wizards de Washington, observa desde la banca durante la primera mitad del juego de baloncesto de la NBA en contra de los Clippers de Los Ángeles, el 19 de enero de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Nick Wass, Archivo)
Trump boycotted the dinner in 2017 and has not attended any in either of his terms as president
The US Supreme Court blocked Democrats from redrawing New York City’s lone GOP-held House seat following an emergency appeal from Rep. Nicole Malliotakis.
As soon as the Second World War ended in Europe in 1945, David de Csepel’s family began another battle — to return their storied art collection which was looted by the Nazis.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Monday that ongoing military operations against Iran would not end up being "endless," but achieving America's combat objectives would not happen "overnight," as he referred to the conflict as a "big battle space."
Ruling retains boundaries for 2026 elections despite state court ruling it was unfair to Black and Hispanic residents
US President Donald Trump said Monday that his administration projected the ongoing military operation against Iran to last four to five weeks, while highlighting America's capability to "go far longer than that."
While all the parties have pledged economic growth and job creation, thousands are leaving Nepal each day in search of a better life
Senators unveil bill to keep Trump from easing curbs on AI chip sales to ChinaThe SAFE CHIPS Act is a rare effort led in part by Trump’s own party to stop him from further relaxing tech export restrictions on Beijing.
The Supreme Court is photographed, Feb. 6, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul, File)
President Trump stunned Washington insiders Monday by announcing that he will attend this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner on April 25 — after snubbing journalists and skipping all prior dinners during his presidency.
United Nations: US first lady Melania Trump presided over a UN Security Council meeting focusing on children in conflict, one of her signature issues, and acknowledged she was doing so at “challenging times” as the US has joined Israel in attacking Iran.
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US President Donald Trump has dismissed polls indicating that a majority of Americans disapprove of his decision to attack Iran.
The Supreme Court is seen, Jan. 13, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
For Anthony Albanese – as well as Mark Carney and Keir Starmer – to go along with Trump and Netanyahu’s cynical ploy negates any sense of moral authority we possess – a catastrophe for the rules-based order
El presidente Donald Trump llega a la ceremonia de entrega de una Medalla de Honor en la Sala Este de la Casa Blanca, el lunes 2 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (AP Foto/Alex Brandon)
Washington Wizards guard Trae Young, center, looks on from the bench during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Los Angeles Clippers, Jan. 19, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)
