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Iran's former Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a joint US-Israel strike, with his burial planned for Mashhad. The assassination marks a significant escalation, with US President Trump calling it justice and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu noting signs of his demise.

The grief-stricken family of Savitha Shan, a 21-year-old University of Texas student, who was shot dead by a gunman in an Austin bar, issued a statement after their daughter was identified as the second victim of the shooting. "It is with profound grief and immeasurable sorrow that we announce the…

A deadly shootout erupted at Buford's Backyard Beer Garden after a man, identified as Ndiaga Diagne, opened fire. Authorities are investigating the incident, potentially linked to recent US and Israeli actions in Iran. Diagne's online activity revealed a history of hateful rhetoric, including antisemitic and anti-Christian sentiments, raising concerns about…

In the depths of winter, the forests of the Zao Mountain Range transform into something almost surreal. The trees no longer resemble trees. They rise in bulky, twisted shapes, layered in thick white ice, standing silently against the wind. Visitors call them Japan’s “snow monsters.” In Japanese, they are known…

US President Donald Trump asserted that Iran's military capabilities have been significantly degraded, with "everything knocked out" following a joint operation with Israel that resulted in the death of Supreme Leader Khamenei. He suggested this action preempted an imminent Iranian attack, stating, "I might have forced Israel's hand. He further…

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem faces criticism for allegedly spending over $300 million on three private luxury jets, diverting funds intended for border security. The purchase, including a Boeing 737 Max 8, has drawn sharp condemnation from Democrats and watchdog groups, who question the necessity and legality of the expenditure…

An active-duty Air Force sergeant in the US military, working for NATO in Italy, is going viral as she was seen giving her geopolitical opinion on US and its relationship with other countries, as she called her commander-in-chief 'the Cheeto'. The member has been identified as Melissa Mece. The video…

President Trump offered multiple justifications for the air campaign against Iran, including a preemptive strike against its supreme leader. He cited intelligence of assassination plots, election interference, and an imminent nuclear threat, though evidence remains unrevealed. Trump's strategy aims to control the narrative, presenting varied reasons to different outlets.

US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have closed following drone attacks, with Americans urged to leave 14 Middle Eastern nations. President Trump signaled intensified military action against Iran, not ruling out ground troops. The conflict has widened, impacting oil supplies and causing market turmoil, with significant casualties reported.