Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has called on American companies to consider Venezuela’s gold and critical mineral reserves as diplomatic ties between the two countries are re-established
Ukraine has been asked to provide specialists and interceptor systems to help U.S. allies defend against Iranian Shahed drones as diplomats weigh rescheduling a trilateral meeting with Russia
Japan’s defense minister has urged reducing dependence on Chinese parts to strengthen self-reliance, prompting debate over feasibility, cost and strategic implications
Hungarian leader promises to compel reopening of the Druzhba pipeline while Ukraine links repairs to EU aid and responds with sharp rhetoric
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
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
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
Vice President JD Vance is balancing allegiance to President Trump with reservations from the anti-intervention right over policy toward Iran
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
An archive of ads from Alabuga promotes students who say they earn money assembling Shahed drones while studying at a vocational college
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
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 has launched fresh attacks across the region after a naval loss and high-profile strikes, further disrupting oil transit, air travel and regional stability
The UAE, long seen as a stable hub, faced unprecedented missile and drone strikes that challenged its defences and raised regional security concerns
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
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