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February 28, 2026

US and Israel Strike Iran; Khamenei Reported Killed as Middle East Erupts

Top Stories US-Israel Joint Strike on Iran Kills Supreme Leader Khamenei — The United States and Israel launched a massive joint military operation against Iran early Saturday, with Israeli strikes reportedly killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, ending his 36-year rule…

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February 27, 2026

Pakistan Declares 'Open War' on Afghanistan; U.S. Evacuates Israel Embassy Staff Amid Iran Tensions

Top Stories Pakistan-Afghanistan Conflict Escalates to Open War Pakistan launched airstrikes against military targets in Kabul and border provinces after declaring "open war" against Afghanistan following a cross-border attack. Both sides report heavy casualties. Pakistan's gove…

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February 26, 2026

Columbia Student Detained by ICE Released After Trump-Mamdani Call; Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6%

Top Stories Columbia Student Detained and Released After Mayoral Intervention Federal immigration agents detained a Columbia University student, Elmina Aghayeva, after allegedly misrepresenting themselves as searching for a "missing person" to gain access to a campus residence h…

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