Man convicted of US political assassination plot says he was acting for Revolutionary Guard
Asif Merchant admitted he wanted to hire a hitman during the 2024 presidential campaign
Day: March 7, 2026
Noem’s firing is little comfort to Minneapolis residents struggling to recover from crackdown
A Latino grocery owner in Minnesota says Kristi Noem’s ousting does not undo the damage from the federal immigration crackdown
Pak Man Found Guilty Of Plot To Kill Trump, US Officials
A Pakistani man with alleged ties to Iran was found guilty Friday of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump or other US officials in retaliation for the American military killing of Revolutionary Guards commander Qassem Soleimani, prosecutors said.
A New Jersey prisoner was beaten to death in his cell. Officers didn’t find his body for two days
Abdul J. Bryant has been charged with murder of his 28-year-old cellmate Melvin Rivas Inoa
Cuba closes Quito embassy after Ecuador’s Daniel Noboa expels its diplomats
Noboa’s government gave Cuba’s diplomats 48 hours to leave Ecuador, though it did not provide an explanation.
Pastor, 53, dies after having sex in motel with his mistress who fled scene before wife arrived
A PASTOR has died after having sex in a motel with his mistress – who then fled the scene before his wife could find out. Moisés Galdino, 53, reportedly fainted following a romp with his secret lover – before she sounded the alarm and then made a quick…
How the War in Iran Is Disrupting the World’s Oil
Our business reporter Peter Eavis looks at the global implications of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway to the south of Iran. He analyzes ship activity in the strait, comparing it before and after the United States and Israel initiated attacks …
The Trump administration debuts its cyber strategy, outlining priorities including promoting offense operations, securing AI tech, and streamlining regulations (Tim Starks/CyberScoop)
Tim Starks / CyberScoop:
The Trump administration debuts its cyber strategy, outlining priorities including promoting offense operations, securing AI tech, and streamlining regulations — The administration also released an executive…
Drone evades defences, ignites fire at southern Iraq oil facility
A drone evaded defences and ignited a massive fire at an oil facility for foreign companies in southern Iraq’s Basra.
Daylight saving time 2026: When does DST start in US and Canada? Date, time, why it matters and does it affect your health
America braces for Daylight Saving Time 2026 on March 8, shifting clocks forward and sparking renewed debate. While offering longer evenings, the biannual change disrupts sleep, raising health concerns like increased heart attacks and accidents. Econom…