Tsunami warning after magnitude 7.4 earthquake off eastern Indonesia
A tsunami warning has been issued after a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck off the coast of eastern Indonesia. Dangerous tsunami waves are possible within 1,000 kilometers of the epicenter along the coasts of Indonesia, the Philippines and Malaysia, the U.S. Pacific Tsunami Warning Center (PTWC) said.
Chancellor Friedrich Merz: A considerable proportion of violence, particularly against women, comes to Germany from immigrant groups
On 25 March, Chancellor Friedrich Merz pointed to the violence committed by immigrants during a session in the Bundestag (German Parliament). “We must [ ] address the fact that a considerable proportion of this violence comes to the Federal Republic of Germany from immigrant groups,” he said.
Artemis II launches astronauts around the moon in first deep space mission since Apollo
The Artemis II crew launched into the history books Wednesday, blasting off aboard NASA’s Orion spacecraft on a mission around the moon — the first crewed journey beyond low-Earth orbit in more than 50 years.
From “death to America” to “God Bless America”: Iran’s exiled prince charts a new course.
Speaking at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in the Dallas suburbs, Pahlavi delivered what amounted to a campaign speech for a country in the midst of a revolution. “Can you imagine Iran going from ‘Death to America’ to ‘God Bless America?’” he asked, drawing one of several standing ovations from the crowd.
Netanyahu says Israel forming regional alliances with Arab states to counter Iran
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told ministers at a Cabinet meeting this week that Israel is building alliances with Arab countries to confront Iran, signaling expanded regional coordination as the conflict continues. Netanyahu described the outreach as part of a broader regional shift, saying countries that once dismissed Israeli warnings about Iran are now reassessing the threat.
AOC reverses course, will oppose every form of US aid to Israel
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) reportedly told members of the Democratic Socialists of America on Tuesday night that she would oppose all US aid to Israel, including for defensive weapons, JTA reports. The comments marked a reversal for Ocasio-Cortez, …who previously has opposed aid that would support offensive weapons but has backed allocations for defensive aid, such as to the Iron Dome missile defense system.
Turkish Intel Chief Hosts Hamas Leaders as New Report Warns of Turkey’s Ties to Muslim Brotherhood
Turkey’s extensive ties with Hamas and other terrorist groups and Islamist movements are raising alarm bells among analysts, highlighting Ankara’s controversial pivot away from its traditional Western alliances amid ongoing regional conflicts. This week, Turkish intelligence chief Ibrahim Kalın met in Ankara with Khalil Al-Khaya, a senior Hamas negotiator, and the terrorist group’s political bureau delegation to discuss prospects for advancing the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire.
MAGA Base Supports Israel, Military Operations in Iran, CPAC Straw Poll Shows
The results of last weekend’s straw poll from the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Texas appear to push back on the narrative that the US-Israel war with Iran has fractured the Republican Party’s political base. The poll, conducted by McLaughlin & Associates among more than 1,600 CPAC attendees — a sub-sample of right-wing voters that is often synonymous with the grassroots base — found that 89 percent approved of US President Donald Trump’s use of military force in Iran, with 70 percent strongly approving and 19 percent somewhat approving. Just 8 percent said they disapproved.
Israel Kills Top Hezbollah Commander in Beirut Strike
Israel’s military on Wednesday said it killed senior Hezbollah commander Haj Youssef Ismail Hashem in the biggest blow to the Iran-backed Lebanese terrorist group since a fresh bout of fighting with Israel erupted early last month. Israel’s navy killed Hashem, the commander of Hezbollah‘s southern front, the country’s military Hezbollah later confirmed his death in a statement Wednesday,
Israel says it has completed strikes on vital targets in Iran
The Israeli Air Force on Wednesday completed its planned strikes in Iran against military industries and nuclear-related industries, according to an IDF military official, who said nearly all sites designated in advance as “vital and strategic” targets had been put out of operation.
‘Sad and tragic’: Family tries do-it-yourself assisted suicide on granny, gets CAUGHT!
Prosecutors in one leftist state are dealing with a situation in which family members allegedly tried a do-it-yourself assisted suicide on granny, and got caught. Boulder County District Attorney Michael Doughtery in Colorado said it’s “a sad and tragic case” and confirmed the actions were not part of any “assisted death,” which in fact is legal in the state. “That fact matters far beyond one Colorado courtroom. This case strips away the public relations language that often surrounds assisted suicide. Once a state declares that some lives may be deliberately ended, the culture changes
Activist Mayor Of Boise Forced To Take Down Pride Flag Flown For A Decade
Though they claim to be acting as a civil rights movement, the reality is that “Pride” and LGBT activist groups are entirely political. The pride flag is a political, ideological and some would argue religious symbol of cultural dominance planted across the country as a means to claim ownership. The State of Idaho is no longer tolerating this insurgency. On Tuesday, Mayor Lauren McLean was forced to remove the Progress Pride flag from display in Downtown Boise
Pentagon Prepares A-10 Warthog Surge As Mideast Fleet Set To Double
The surge of additional Warthogs, as many as 18, on top of the roughly dozen A-10s already operating in the region, has already been used to sink Iranian boats in the Hormuz chokepoint and strike Iran-backed militias in Iraq, according to the NYT, citing DoW officials. The expanded fleet suggests a broader aviation campaign in and around Hormuz and could even play a critical role in supporting a potential seizure of Kharg Island, Iran’s main oil hub in the northern Persian Gulf.
Earthquake in Indonesia Kills at Least 1 Person and Sets off Small Tsunami
An earthquake in Indonesian waters set off small tsunami waves Thursday morning, killed at least one person and damaged houses and buildings, officials said. The magnitude -7.4 earthquake was centered in the Molucca Sea at a depth of 35 kilometers (22 miles), the U.S. Geological Survey said.
Tankers Seized By US Carried 20 Million Barrels Of Iranian Crude To China
Nine tankers seized by the US since it began taking direct action against the so-called shadow fleet that transport illicit oil around the world have delivered over 20 million barrels of Iranian crude to China since 2013, according to the WSJ. The figures form part of a new report that provides an insight into the level of support China has given Iran by buying its sanctioned oil.
Palm Sunday massacre in Nigeria leaves at least 11 dead: report
Gunmen killed over ten people in a Palm Sunday attack in northern Nigeria, prompting authorities to impose curfew to restore order. The assault targeted civilians in an area served by a Catholic Archdiocese. Although motives and perpetrators of the attack remain uncertain, the likelihood that it was an Islamist‑inspired terrorist attack is high.
Asia is the primary destination for oil and gas transported through the Strait of Hormuz
Iran has announced plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but only to vessels that comply with new laws imposed by the Iranian regime. So which countries are affected the most? The countries losing out the most by Iran’s actions are not the West, but the East. 89% of the oil and gas shipped through the Strait of Hormuz goes to Asian markets.
Contributor for far-left outlet calls for ‘wiping out Israel,’ says Israelis ‘mustn’t feel safe’
A contributing writer for the far-left publication Drop Site News called for “wiping out” Israel and urged his followers not to make Israelis “feel safe.” Palestinian journalist Abubaker Abed, a self-described “accidental war correspondent” whose work is published by Drop Site, took to social media Monday with a post calling for the complete elimination of the Jewish state.
The more manufacturing is digitized, the more it is at risk of cyber attacks; 80% of UK manufacturers have had cyber attacks in one year
Nearly 80 per cent of British manufacturers say that they have been hit by a cyber incident in the past year, as new research suggests that disruption on the factory floor is no longer an exception but business as usual. In more than half of the worst incidents, losses surpassed £250,000, because when something breaks digitally, the production line usually follows suit.
Iran fears Israel’s ‘new strategy’ after major strikes on steel industry. Iran’s largest steel producer, Mobarakeh Steel Company, has reported heavy losses to its production units following joint US-Israeli strikes on its facilities during the war, with attacks hitting multiple sites in Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari province.
Trump says US could leave NATO over lack of Iran war support. He also said he expects the US to end its war on Iran within weeks, and a cease‑fire would only be considered if the Strait of Hormuz is open. The remarks come amid a poll showing two-thirds of Americans want the conflict ended. Average U.S. gas prices have risen to over $4 per gallon since the war started.
Gulf allies press Trump to escalate Iran war. Saudi Arabia, UAE, & other Gulf allies are privately pressing Trump to keep prosecuting the war against Iran. They argue that a month of U.S.-led strikes hasn’t weakened Iran enough. Saudi Arabia and UAE are leading calls to intensify military pressure. The Emirates favor a ground invasion. Oman and Qatar push for a diplomatic end.
Iran, Hezbollah launch attacks as Israelis host Passover Seders, sending millions to shelters. Sirens sounded repeatedly in central Israel Wednesday evening, surrounding the start of Passover, as Iran fired a major ballistic missile barrage, and Hezbollah launched rockets from Lebanon, sending millions to bomb shelters and safe rooms as families across the country hosted their Seder meals.