World News
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Rubio designates Afghanistan as 'state sponsor of wrongful detention': 'Despicable tactics'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio designated Afghanistan as a state sponsor of wrongful detention, accusing the Taliban of using terrorist tactics against Americans.
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Hezbollah, Iran unleash coordinated cluster bomb strikes on Israel in major escalation
Hezbollah prepares guerrilla warfare tactics in south Lebanon as Israel launches airstrikes against Beirut strongholds, with expert predicting Israeli ground invasion.
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Lethal elite 'black-clad' kill squad guards Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei
Elite NOPO force protects new Iran Supreme Leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei while deploying around prisons holding political detainees amid reports of prisoner protests.
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Top Iranian cybercriminal on FBI most wanted list reportedly killed in US-Israeli strike
A top Iranian hacker wanted by the FBI was allegedly killed in an Israeli strike. Mohammad Mehdi Farhadi Ramin was accused of stealing U.S. identities and sensitive data.
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US strike on key Iran oil hub would fit Trump's 'energy dominance doctrine,' expert says
Reports indicate President Donald Trump's administration is considering a direct attack on Iran's Kharg Island, which handles 90% of Iranian oil exports near the Strait of Hormuz.
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Putin caught executing enormous ‘semi-dark’ ship-to-ship oil transfer in Gulf of Oman
Russia's shadow fleet conducted a $29.3 million oil transfer amid an escalating Middle East conflict, according to maritime intelligence firm Windward.
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Stranded American in Bahrain recounts surviving reported Iranian strike on high-rise building, pleads for help
An American tourist in Bahrain described a terrifying drone strike on his building as the Iran conflict escalates, leaving thousands of citizens stranded abroad.
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US consulate in Toronto struck by gunfire, police say; no injuries reported
Gunfire struck the U.S. consulate in Toronto early Tuesday, prompting an investigation involving Canadian authorities and U.S. counterparts.
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Iran regime cited as Trump admin set to designate Sudan’s Muslim Brotherhood a terror group
Trump administration designates Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organization amid Sudan's civil war that has seen thousands of deaths and millions of displacements.
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Cuban activist to Trump: ‘Make Cuba great again’ by ending communist rule
Cuban activist Rosa María Payá appeals directly to Trump for support as Cuba faces rolling blackouts and food shortages amid deepening humanitarian crisis.
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Vietnam urges work from home amid fuel supply, price crunch in Mideast
Vietnam urges work from home as fuel crisis deepens amid Middle East conflict. Gasoline prices surge 32%, diesel up 56% as supply disruptions hit.
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Ukraine sending drone team to help protect US bases in Jordan at Washington’s request, Zelenskyy says
Ukraine reportedly dispatched interceptor drones and experts to Jordan at Washington’s request to help defend U.S. bases amid escalating Iranian missile and drone strikes in the region.
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Trump says it’s an ‘honor’ to keep Strait of Hormuz open for China and other countries
President says he will keep the Strait of Hormuz open for the world, including China, while announcing plans to waive oil sanctions to lower energy prices.
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Iranian Kurdish fighters say they’re ready to strike Tehran, waiting for opening
Iranian Kurdish opposition groups say they are prepared to challenge Tehran but are holding back as the U.S.-Israel-Iran war continues to unfold.
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Iran’s new supreme leader is ‘his father on steroids,’ experts warn of hardline rule
Mojtaba Khamenei reportedly selected as Iran's new supreme leader in succession move, described as 'his father on steroids' with deeper security ties.
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Hegseth warns ‘more casualties’ expected in Operation Epic Fury against Iran
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth warned more U.S. casualties are expected in Operation Epic Fury in Iran, with seven American soldiers already killed in the military operation.
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Private security firm helping Americans evacuate the Middle East amid war with Iran
A global security firm based in Virginia says it has evacuated more than 4,000 people from the Middle East since the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran.
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US-sanctioned Mojtaba Khamenei named Iran’s next supreme leader after father’s death: reports
Mojtaba Khamenei, son of Iran's current late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was reportedly chosen as the next supreme leader under pressure from the IRGC.
Events
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Three Acts in Over-the-Rhine
The Over-the-Rhine Museum is delighted to announce the next installment in our story-sharing series, “Three Acts in Over-the-Rhine” on Wednesday, March 11, 2026...
at St. Francis Seraph Catholic Church -
Trivia Night FundraiserJoin us for an evening of food and trivia. All proceeds go to Courier Missions.
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Beginners' Dungeons and Dragons - APL
Interested in learning how to play Dungeons and Dragons?
at Aurora Public Library
S.R. 1 is expected to reopen in mid-May, weather permitting.
Maureen Braun hosted the second annual First Lady's Breakfast on Tuesday.
A raffle and Easter egg hunt will take place on March 28.
Hope Fox and the Southern Connecticut State Owls are a No. 1 seed heading into the DII Tourney.
Senior All-District players will be on the ballot for the All-Star Game in April.
Labazzo is heading to the Sunshine State.
