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5 Things to Know Today Travel, War Powers, Electricity

5 Things to Know Today: Travel, War Powers, Electricity

More than 17,500 American citizens have been brought back to the United States from the Middle East since the conflict with Iran began six days ago, according to the U.S. Department of State. Emotional reunions have been witnessed at airports worldwide as families have finally been reunited after days of uncertainty. Meanwhile, major developments have […]

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Nepra Approves Rs1.627 per Unit Hike in FCA for March Power Bills

Nepra Approves Rs1.627 per Unit Hike in FCA for March Power Bills

A Rs1.627 per unit hike in FCA for March power bills has been approved by the National Electric Power Regulatory Authority (NEPRA) to account for monthly fuel cost adjustments across Pakistan. The increase was requested by the Central Power Purchasing Agency (CPPA), which had originally petitioned for a Rs1.78 per unit rise for January. According

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Hegseth Says U.S. “Just Getting Started” as Iran War Escalates Across Region

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A sense of deepening uncertainty has been felt across the region as Hegseth Says U.S. “Just Getting Started” in Iran War as Conflict Intensifies and Spreads, marking the fifth consecutive day of escalating confrontation between the United States, Israel, and Iran. It was stated by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the United States is “accelerating,

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Spain’s Sánchez Says ‘No to the War’ in Iran Despite Trump’s Trade Threat

MADRID — Spain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez doubled down Wednesday on his opposition to U.S. and Israeli military strikes against Iran, rejecting pressure from Washington and warning that the escalating conflict risks spiraling into a broader catastrophe. In a televised address, Sánchez delivered a blunt message: Spain will not support what he described as a

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Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba favourite to succeed him as Iran’s Supreme Leader

Ali Khamenei’s son Mojtaba favourite to succeed him as Iran’s Supreme Leader

Following the death of Ali Khamenei in a reported US-Israel strike, the position of Supreme Leader in the Islamic Republic of Iran has been left vacant. The country’s most powerful political and religious role is now in the process of being filled, as Iran’s clerical establishment moves swiftly to determine his successor during a period

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UK Police Arrest Three on Suspicion of China-Related Spying

UK Police Arrest Three on Suspicion of China-Related Spying

Three men have been arrested by British police on suspicion of assisting a foreign intelligence service in a case related to China. A 39-year-old man was arrested in London, while a 68-year-old man and a 43-year-old man were arrested in Wales. The arrests were carried out by counter-terrorism officers. All three individuals are currently being

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US Sinks Iranian Warship, NATO Destroys Iranian Missile Heading for Turkey

US Sinks Iranian Warship, NATO Destroys Iranian Missile Heading for Turkey

DUBAI/JERUSALEM/ANKARA, March 4 (Reuters) – The conflict between the U.S. and Iran was sharply escalated on Wednesday after an Iranian warship was sunk by a U.S. submarine off Sri Lanka, resulting in at least 80 casualties. At the same time, an Iranian ballistic missile fired toward Turkey was destroyed by NATO air defenses. The escalation

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US Says It Will Strike ‘Deeper’ Into Iran as War Spreads Across Region

US Says It Will Strike ‘Deeper’ Into Iran as War Spreads Across Region

Military operations are being expanded as the United States has announced that strikes will be carried out progressively deeper into Iranian territory. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff stated that actions would be intensified, while US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cautioned that it is “very early” in the campaign against Tehran. The conflict

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Minnesota fraud probe heads back to House Oversight Committee as Walz and Ellison testify

Minnesota fraud probe heads back to House Oversight Committee as Walz and Ellison testify

Minnesota’s welfare fraud scandal has been returned to Capitol Hill, where testimony has been delivered before the House Oversight Committee by Tim Walz and Keith Ellison. The renewed congressional review has followed months of heightened political scrutiny and federal enforcement actions across the Twin Cities. A sequel to a tense January hearing has been convened,

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Israel Flagged Hezbollah Threat Before Launching Air Attacks, Leaked Memo Shows

Israel Flagged Hezbollah Threat Before Launching Air Attacks, Leaked Memo Shows

Warnings about the threat posed by Hezbollah were raised by Israeli officials before air attacks were launched, according to a leaked US embassy memo. In the internal assessment, serious doubts were expressed that the Lebanese state would be able to disarm the group. The cable, dated 27 February and seen by the Guardian, was sent

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