Israel attacks Beirut; Temple Israel; ODU; Housing bill : NPR
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Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors killed in US torpedo strike to be repatriated
The seamen died when Iranian warship the Iris Dena was sunk on 4 March by a US submarine near Sri Lanka. Source link
Iran War Live Updates: Israel Targets Hezbollah in Beirut as Strikes Hit City Center
The attacks heightened fears that the war was expanding beyond Hezbollah’s traditional strongholds into parts of Beirut once considered comparatively safe. New strikes were also reported in Iran, Iraq and…
A record number of political parties register for Haiti’s election : NPR
Members of the EDE (Committed to Development) political party arrive to register the party at the Provisional Electoral Council in the Petion-Ville neighborhood of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, Thursday, March 12, 2026.…
KPop Demon Hunters to return as Netflix announces sequel
The sequel brings back the co-directors of the first film, which was a smash-hit for the streaming service. Source link
Your Oscars Guide
The Academy Awards ceremony is on Sunday. Here’s what to know. Source link
China pushes back against U.S. investigation over unfair trade practices : NPR
Delegates including Chinese President Xi Jinping (center) stand as the national anthem is sung during the closing session of the National People’s Congress at the Great Hall of the People…
'There's no hiding place on a ship': The sailors stranded near Iran
Drones, cruise missiles and fighter jets have become a common sight for many sailors stranded on ships in the Gulf. Source link
Oil Prices Barely Budge After Trump Lifts Russia Sanctions
After surging about 10 percent on Thursday, oil prices had little reaction to the decision by President Trump to waive sanctions on the sale of some Russian crude. Source link
Khameni's killing raises old questions about U.S. assassinating foreign leaders
The killing of Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei raises questions about whether the U.S. as a democracy should be in the business of assassinating foreign leaders. Source link