Military says troops killed gunmen during ground operations; Syria says army posts targeted by artillery shells from Lebanon; UN says close to 700,000 in Lebanon have been displaced
By Emanuel Fabian
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The Israel Defense Forces announced on Tuesday that it had completed a wave of airstrikes targeting branches of a Hezbollah-linked financial institution across Lebanon, as it kept up the pressure on the Iran-backed terror group.
As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran enters its eleventh day, President Trump casually addressed the killing of 178 schoolgirls by a US missile and emphasized his belief that the military operation is progressing "very far ahead of schedule." He claimed the Iranian military is devastated, stating they have "no navy, no communications," and warning of severe repercussions if they block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump knows that control of the Strait is the key to unlocking Iran and forcing it to surrender. Not only because bombing Iran's infrastructure will be easier, but mainly because the U.S. will be able to restrict Tehran's oil export capabilities, which could severely damage Iran’s economy and pressure the regime to the brink of collapse.
March 9 , 2026
In a foreseeable maneuver signaling a transition toward the politicization of federal employment, the Trump administration, aided by Elon Musk's prior involvement, has shifted from extensive job cuts to hiring personnel aligned with Republican ideals. This change marks yet another departure from administrative meritocracy, transforming the hiring process into a mechanism of political patronage that favors MAGA supporters within the bureaucracy.
Fri, March 6, 2026
As professor Joseph Stiglitz sees it, AI is not just another technology wave—it’s a force that can erode jobs and hardwire a new era of inequality. That is, unless governments and institutions deliberately push it in a different direction.
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By Yiannis Damellos
Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, has ascended to the position his father held for nearly four decades, which ended with his death during US-Israeli air strikes. He now inherits an electric chair at the top of a system significantly weakened after the 88-member Assembly of Experts made a decision many Iranians feared—transforming the Islamic Republic into a dynasty. The uncertainty surrounding this new leadership, including potential consequences, adds complexity to an already unstable situation.
At the same time, analysts suggest that any ground attack against Iran by American, Israeli, or Kurdish forces could be countered by robust Iranian defensive strategies, especially in challenging terrains like the Zagros and Alborz mountain ranges, as well as in the vast deserts of Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut. While the U.S. has the capability to deploy bunker busters, operating in this rugged terrain may prove hazardous and could lead to higher American casualties.
Vancouver, BC - In the case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of journalist Savannah Guthrie, maintaining medical needs is crucial for survival. Unless the motives of those who abducted her are more sinister than extortion, keeping her in good health requires considerable attention. It also offers critical insights into the identity of the abductor and her potential fate.
