How Orbán turned the Druzhba pipeline into an election flashpoint
Hungarian leader promises to compel reopening of the Druzhba pipeline while Ukraine links repairs to EU aid and responds with sharp rhetoric
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Missile debris from Iran suspected to land near Petach Tikva and ignite fires
Debris from an intercepted missile believed to be Iranian fell near Petach Tikva on 5 Mar 2026, sparking fires and highlighting the wider regional conflict
Should Alberta stop changing clocks? government to launch consultations
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced consultations on whether to stop switching clocks twice a year, saying she prefers year‑round daylight time and pointing to moves in neighboring provinces
Trump names Markwayne Mullin to replace Kristi Noem at the Department of Homeland Security
President Donald Trump on March 5, 2026, announced the departure of Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary and the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin, a move tied to controversy over immigration enforcement and emergency management
How Vance balances loyalty to Trump and concerns of the anti-intervention right on Iran
Vice President JD Vance is balancing allegiance to President Trump with reservations from the anti-intervention right over policy toward Iran
Massive law enforcement operation targets 18th Street Gang leadership across Los Angeles
federal agents targeted the leadership of the 18th Street Gang in a coordinated series of raids across Los Angeles to halt violence and drug trafficking
Students featured in ads describe assembling Shahed drones at Alabuga polytechnic
An archive of ads from Alabuga promotes students who say they earn money assembling Shahed drones while studying at a vocational college
Why Paris broadcasters canceled debates and what the latest polls say about Grégoire and Dati
Broadcasters scaled back debate plans after Rachida Dati opted out; an Ipsos-BVA poll puts Emmanuel Grégoire at 35% against Rachida Dati at 27%, while Parisians prioritize security, cleanliness and housing
Which Kurdish factions are involved as the US seeks partners in the Iran conflict
An accessible summary of the Kurdish groups mentioned in recent reports, their connections to Iraq and Iran, and why the United States might seek to coordinate with them
Iran expands attacks across region after naval loss and leadership hits
Iran has launched fresh attacks across the region after a naval loss and high-profile strikes, further disrupting oil transit, air travel and regional stability
How Iranian attacks exposed vulnerabilities in the UAE’s defences
The UAE, long seen as a stable hub, faced unprecedented missile and drone strikes that challenged its defences and raised regional security concerns
How price transparency and a Texas primary victory are shifting the political landscape
A bipartisan price transparency bill aims to make medical costs visible while a younger Democrat captures a high-stakes Texas Senate primary, both signaling shifts in voter priorities
How Vance balances support for Trump with his anti‑intervention reputation on Iran
JD Vance is reconciling an anti‑war persona with support for President Trump’s strikes on Iran, emphasizing narrow nuclear objectives while seeking to limit escalation
How strikes on Tehran and Beirut triggered a widening Middle East confrontation
A clear summary of the military strikes on Tehran and Beirut, the U.S. sinking of a warship, and the resulting regional and humanitarian consequences
Historic F-35 air-to-air kill: Israeli jet shoots down Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran
Video released by the Israeli Defense Forces appears to show an F-35 engaging and destroying an Iranian Yak-130 over Tehran, a first for the platform in manned combat
How Iran’s underground missile cities became a strategic weakness
An examination of how iran’s subterranean missile infrastructure is defended, how attackers adapt, and why sealing or breaching those sites has become a decisive tactic