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The USS Boxer, a U.S. Navy amphibious assault ship, carries Marines deployed to the Middle East amid rising tensions with Iran.

Israel Strikes Iran and Lebanon as U.S. Deploys Marines, Raising Fears of Wider Middle East War

Israel struck Iran and Hezbollah targets in Lebanon as U.S. Marines deployed, escalating tensions and raising fears of a wider Middle East war.

▶️ Donald Trump Sparks Controversy with Pearl Harbor Remark During Meeting with Sanae Takaichi
Oil Prices Surge Past $110 as Iran-Israel Conflict Threatens Global Energy Supply
Pentagon Seeks $200 Billion as US-Iran War Intensifies With No Clear End

Vladimir Putin Offered to Halt Iran Intelligence Sharing if US Ended Ukraine Support, Reports Say

Russia reportedly offered to halt intelligence sharing with Iran if the U.S. cut support to Ukraine, but Washington rejected the proposal, raising concerns among Western allies.

Vladimir Puntin

Former and Current Trinidad and Tobago Police Chiefs Clash Over Alleged Audio, Politics and Policing Claims

A disputed audio message allegedly involving the Trinidad and Tobago Police Commissioner has sparked a public clash with former Commissioner Gary Griffith, with both men trading claims over political neutrality, police performance, and leadership..

Commissioner of Police Alister Guevarro left and former Commissioner of Police Gary Griffith Right.

Political Firestorm in Trinidad and Tobago: Persad-Bissessar Allegation Sparks Rowley Backlash

Persad-Bissessar Meets Trump at Shield of the Americas Summit as Security Cooperation Tops Agenda

T&T Post Cabinet Media Briefing: UWI Debe Repairs, Eid Funding and ASJA Cemetery

Body of Missing American Student Found in Barcelona After Night Out

A 20-year-old American student missing during a spring break trip in Spain has been found dead in waters off Barcelona, with authorities investigating the circumstances of his death.

James “Jimmy” Gracey, a University of Alabama student, was on a spring break trip in Spain.

NCAA Men’s Basketball Championship 2026: Full First-Round Matchups and Regional Breakdown

Iran’s New Supreme Leader Vows Continued Attacks as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

Trump’s Claim of Former President Backing Iran Bombing Denied by All Living Ex-Leader

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U.S. Gas Prices Surge 30% as Middle East Conflict Disrupts Oil Supply, Near $4 Per Gallon

About 140 U.S. Troops Wounded as Iran War Escalates

Trump Replaces Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem Amid Controversy

Federal Judge Blocks RFK Jr.’s Childhood Vaccine Overhaul, Delivering Blow to Trump’s Health Agenda

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Civil rights activists march from Selma to Montgomery in 1965, a pivotal moment in the fight for voting rights.

Selma to Montgomery March reaches Montgomery (1965)

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Former NBA Champion Glen ‘Big Baby’ Davis Released From Prison After Healthcare Fraud Sentence

Ex-NBA forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis has been released from federal prison after serving time for his role in a multimillion-dollar healthcare fraud scheme involving several former players.

Champions League Round of 16 Return Leg: Arsenal, Chelsea, Man City Face Decisive Tests

Israel Drops Charges Against Soldiers Accused of Abuse at Sde Teiman Gaza Detention Facility

Norovirus Outbreak Hits Caribbean Cruise: History, Expert Warnings, and Prevention

ABC Cancels Taylor Frankie Paul’s Bachelorette Season After Abuse Allegations Surface

Apple Unveils MacBook Neo as Its Most Affordable Laptop Yet

Apple has introduced the new MacBook Neo, a budget-friendly laptop designed to bring the Mac experience to more users while expanding the company’s lineup of devices released in 2026.