Who is Markwayne Mullin? Donald Trump ousts Kristi Noem; 5 things about new DHS Secretary

President Donald Trump announced Kristi Noem was being removed from the position of Secretary of Homeland Security in a Truth Social post on Thursday. Senator Markwayne Mullin of Oklahoma is replacing Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary. (X/@itslinklauren) This comes after months of controversy including the Minneapolis shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. The President … Read more

Panic in Beirut as Israel warns people to evacuate from the city’s southern suburbs

BEIRUT — Traffic was gridlocked in Lebanon ‘s capital on Thursday as panicked residents tried to flee after Israel’s military ordered people from all of Beirut’s southern suburbs to evacuate, apparently signaling plans for a major bombardment of the area. Panic in Beirut as Israel warns people to evacuate from the city’s southern suburbs The … Read more

Trump demands say on Iran’s next leader as Mideast war spirals

US President Donald Trump insisted on Thursday that he have a say in picking Iran’s next supreme leader, as the war triggered by the US-Israeli campaign that killed Ayatollah Ali Khamenei reverberated throughout the Middle East and beyond. Trump demands say on Iran’s next leader as Mideast war spirals Earlier, Israel issued an unprecedented evacuation … Read more

Six Flags sells 7 parks in $331M deal: Full list from Great Escape to Michigan’s Adventure

Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has announced that it is selling seven of its amusement parks to EPR Properties of Kansas City, Missouri. The deal is part of Six Flags’ plan to focus more on its strongest performing parks and improve its financial position. Six Flags is selling seven of its amusement parks, including Great Escape … Read more

Political obituary or comeback: KP Oli’s political career at stake as Nepal decides first PM after Gen-Z protest

In September 2025, former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down after days of protests – led by youngsters, or Gen Z – a trend also seen in neighbouring countries like Bangladesh and Sri Lanka, where massive protests against the government led to regime change. Former Prime Minister and Prime Ministerial Candidate of the … Read more

IDF completes 12th wave of strikes in Tehran; Alborz province, IRGC, Basij targets hit

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) on Thursday announced it had completed the 12th wave of strikes in Tehran, targeting key Iranian security and military infrastructure, including the headquarters of a special unit in Alborz province responsible for all internal security forces, as well as facilities linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) and the … Read more

Will Savannah Guthrie return to ‘Today’? NBC shares major update as search continues for missing mother Nancy Guthrie

Since her mother, Nancy Guthrie, went missing on over a month ago on February 1, 2026, Savannah Guthrie has been away from the Today show. But on Thursday, she returned to the studio for a brief visit to than her colleagues. Savannah Guthrie visits ‘Today’ studio amid mother’s disappearance (via REUTERS) According to the Hollywood … Read more

Indian Embassy in UAE shares update on flight resumptions: ‘Limited non-scheduled flights started’

The Embassy of India in the UAE issued an advisory for Indian nationals stranded in Dubai and Abu Dhabi and warned them to remain vigilant and calm amid tensions in the Middle East over the US-Iran conflict. The stranded Indian nationals may avail themselves of flights by contacting their respective airlines. (Representational Image/Unsplash) The embassy … Read more

The start of the Iran war was determined by spying success

UNTIL HIS compound was obliterated by Israeli missiles at roughly 9:40am on February 28th, Ali Khamenei may have been the most tracked man in the world. The intelligence services of America and Israel had spent years analysing his movements and those of his entourage, as well as of Iranian officials reporting to him. They had … Read more

As US escalates war with Iran in Middle East, where do other G7 nations stand?

As the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran enters its sixth day, fellow G7 nations have increased their defences in the Middle East. France, Germany and the United Kingdom have stepped up surveillance and increased their defences in the region, especially after a British base in Cyprus was subject to a drone attack. … Read more