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March 1, 2026

US-Israel Strikes on Iran Continue Into Second Day as Region Faces Escalation

Top Stories US and Israel Launch Sustained Military Campaign Against Iran. The United States and Israel continued striking targets across Iran for a second consecutive day, with Israel claiming attacks "in the heart of Tehran." The campaign follows the confirmed death of Supreme…

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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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