Israel and the US launched wide-scale strikes on Iran on March 15, 2026, driving oil prices to $100 per barrel and increasing tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
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North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles into the East Sea on March 14, 2026, amid joint US-South Korea military exercises.
Mojtaba Khamenei has succeeded his father as Iran’s Supreme Leader following U.S.-Israeli strikes. In his first statement, he vowed to continue infrastructure attacks while U.S. officials claim he is severely injured.
A U.S. military KC-135 refuelling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all 4 crew members. The Pentagon has ruled out enemy fire as the cause during this high-tension period in the Middle East.
A fire broke out in the laundry room of the USS Gerald R. Ford in the Red Sea on March 12, 2026, leaving two sailors with minor injuries. The Navy confirms the ship remains fully operational despite the incident occurring during high regional tensions.
A suspect is dead and a security guard injured after a vehicle ramming and shooting at Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, Michigan. The FBI and local police are currently investigating the scene.
Nunavut MP Lori Idlout has crossed the floor from the NDP to the Liberal Party, bringing Prime Minister Mark Carney closer to a parliamentary majority ahead of key byelections.
On March 8, 2026, Israel conducted airstrikes against oil refineries and storage depots near Tehran, causing massive fires and targeting Iran's energy infrastructure as part of a widening regional conflict.
Bill Clinton is 80 years old as of March 2026 and continues public appearances in California, including political events and testimony related to Jeffrey Epstein.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has rejected President Trump's threat to sever trade relations, standing firm on Spain's refusal to support military operations against Iran or grant base access for strikes.
A drone strike targeted the Saudi Aramco refinery in Ras Tanura on March 2, 2026, causing a fire and a temporary shutdown of the facility.
Dr. Casey Means appeared before the Senate health committee on February 25, 2026, for her confirmation hearing as Surgeon General, addressing questions on vaccines and metabolic health policy.









