Trump spent months pushing NATO allies away, so France quietly built a nuclear alliance without him They are taking matters into their own hands now. We Got This Covered · Mar 3
Four scenarios: what are the possible outcomes of the US-Israel war on Iran? Experts describe four broad possibilities after attacks by two powers that seem to have no postwar plan for country The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Trump admin promised to care for veterans. Thousands of VA healthcare positions were just eliminated Department responsible for providing support for former members of U.S. military decides to cull approximately 14,400 unfilled medical vacancies rather than seek to fill then, according to report The Independent UK · Mar 3
Conflict and controversy hang over World Cup as 100-day countdown kicks off Tuesday marks 100 days until the start of the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Mexico and Canada. Iran's participation in the tournament is in doubt after American and Israeli armed forces launched strikes on the country, while controversy over ticket prices, drug wars in Mexico and travel bans… Radio France Internationale · Mar 3
US could owe over €110bn in tariff refunds after court rejects Trump delay After the US federal appeals court rejected Trump’s attempt to postpone proceedings on refunds for tariffs, the CIT must now establish a framework for what could become the largest tariff refund operation in US history. Euronews · Mar 3
Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones finally turns on Trump for Iran war: ‘It was supposed to be America first’ The formerly staunch Trump ally criticized the president for reversing his position on foreign intervention for ‘regime change’ The Independent UK · Mar 3
US Air Force sergeant in uniform makes video ranting against US. Who is Melissa Mece? 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… The Times of India · Mar 3
Iran war puts Von der Leyen’s expanding foreign policy role under scrutiny Analysts say the European Commission president has increasingly stepped into foreign-policy areas reserved for others under EU treaties, from the US-Israel attack on Iran to Ukraine, Gaza, and US tariffs on the EU. Euronews · Mar 3
Who – or what – will replace Iran’s supreme leader Ali Khamenei Leadership transitions in dictatorships can signal upheaval – for better or worse – and in Iran that moment has now arrived. The death of the supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, in a US airstrike on Tehran on February 28 marks the most consequential rupture in the Islamic Republic’s political system since… The Conversation · Mar 3
Some travelers stranded in Dubai are paying huge sums for private charter flights out Tens of thousands of airline passengers are stranded by the Iran war that has spread across the Gulf region, but some wealthy travelers are getting out — by paying large sums for luxury flights to Europe via airports that are safe from attacks The Independent UK · Mar 3
Trump officials outline why they decided to bomb Iran Iranian officials masked the true intent behind their stubborn insistence to enrich uranium, two administration officials said Tuesday. Roll Call · Mar 3
Greg Bovino and federal agents are under investigation in Minnesota, DA confirms State investigators reviewing at least 17 incidents from Trump administration’s Minneapolis surge The Independent UK · Mar 3
Patel fired key members of FBI spy group that monitors Iran threats days before Trump launched attacks: report The agents were fired just days before the U.S. and Israel began bombing Iran The Independent UK · Mar 3
‘What’s this for’: Shock shutdown of El Paso airspace caused chaos among government officials, new texts reveal Commentary from blindsided staff behind the scenes included the words “crazy”; “wild”; “insane”; and “WTF” as they struggled to comprehend what was happening The Independent UK · Mar 3
The Times of India · Mar 3 After 'solving' eight wars, Trump gives ten interviews to explain initiating ninth: I got Khamenei before he got me 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.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Reeves accused of being ‘tone deaf’ on energy prices as Middle East crisis deepens Growth forecast cut again and unemployment to rise as chancellor warned economy risks big hit from Iran war – but Reeves insists ‘plan is right’
Latin Times · Mar 3 Jim Jordan Stands By Trump's Attacks Against Iranian Regime: 'Consistent With What The President Told The American People' Republican Rep. Jim Jordan stood by President Donald Trump's decision to attack the Iranian regime, saying it is "consistent" with what he "told the American people."
The Guardian - US · Mar 3 Many Americans stranded in Middle East after US advisory to depart immediately State department urged US citizens in 14 countries to leave, but many flights have been canceled
International Business Times · Mar 3 Republican Reveals Trump Administration's Exhaustive Efforts to Stall Epstein Files Release A Republican congressman revealed the behind-the-scenes efforts by the Trump administration to stop the release of the Epstein files.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 Robert De Niro reads Abraham Lincoln’s speech about democracy amid Trump feud De Niro read Abraham Lincoln’s words on civility at Carnegie Hall
Barchart · Mar 3 Stocks Sink as Crude Oil Surge Rattles Markets The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -2.18%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -2.27%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is down -2.37%. March E-mini S&P futures (ESH26 ) are down -2.05%, and March E-mini Nasdaq futures...
The Independent UK · Mar 3 National average for gas prices jumped 12 cents in one day after Iran strikes Experts warned that most Americans will see an increase in gas prices at the pumps after Trump initiated a bombing campaign over the weekend
The Independent UK · Mar 3 By taking on Trump, has Keir Starmer finally found his footing? THE INDEPENDENT VIEW: Editorial: The prime minister should be applauded after standing up for Britain’s interests at the expense of America’s – and, rest assured, the special relationship has survived far stiffer tests than this spat with the States
The Guardian - US · Mar 3 People in the US: share your views of the Iran conflict Trump long promised to end ‘endless wars’, but the US has joined Israel in attacking Iran. We want to hear how people in the US are reacting
Latin Times · Mar 3 Ruben Gallego Slams U.S. Delay To Urge Citizens To Leave The Middle East Amid Iran War: 'Inexcusable And Incompetent' Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the State Department's notice urging U.S. citizens to leave over a dozen countries in the Middle East as the war in Iran rages on.