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Jessica Pegula and Alexandra Eala during the Mubadala DC Open women's final before thunderstorms suspended play in Washington

Rain Suspends DC Open Final as Pegula Leads Eala 6-4, 1-2 Into Monday

Jessica Pegula leads Alexandra Eala 6-4, 1-2 in the Mubadala DC Open final — but Eala had just broken serve to flip the second set when thunderstorms suspended play Sunday evening. The

August 3, 2026

by Sports Desk

Virgin Mary statue stands amid burned ruins of homes in Spokane Balboa neighborhood after Old Trails Fire August 2026

Spokane Wildfires Destroy 600 Structures as FEMA Authorizes Federal Aid

More than 600 structures were destroyed in Spokane wildfires that began Saturday. FEMA authorized emergency federal aid Monday, and California's Type 1 incident management team assumed unified command as 4,000 firefighters work containment lines across 15 active fires in Washington

August 3, 2026

by News Room

Aerial scene from the Spokane wildfire emergency as fires burned through eastern Washington in August 2026

Drones Grounded Firefighting Aircraft Over Spokane as Evacuation Orders Spread North

Unauthorized drones forced firefighting helicopters to land over Spokane's wildfire zones this weekend while the Old

IRIS Dena Iranian warship before being sunk by US submarine near Sri Lanka during Israel-Iran conflict

US Pressures Sri Lanka to Detain Iranian Sailors After American Submarine Sinks IRIS Dena

The widening confrontation between Iran and a US-Israeli coalition has taken a dramatic turn in the Indian Ocean, after Washington reportedly pressured Sri Lanka not to repatriate Iranian sailors rescued following the

March 7, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Aftermath of Minab girls school strike in Iran following Israel attacks Iran

Iran Tells UN 180 Children Killed, 1,332 Civilians Dead as Schools, Airports and Mosques Come Under US-Israeli Strikes

Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations told the UN Security Council that more than 1,332 civilians have been killed and thousands injured since the beginning of the United States-Israeli military campaign against

March 7, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Vladimir Putin and Masoud Pezeshkian discuss Iran war escalation during diplomatic talks

Pezeshkian Urges Putin to Back Tehran’s Rights as War With US and Israel Escalates

TEHRAN — As Israel attacks Iran in a rapidly expanding regional confrontation, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has called on Russia to use its global diplomatic influence to defend Tehran’s sovereignty and legitimate

March 7, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

IRGC drone used in Iran strike on US Al-Dhafra Air Base in UAE

IRGC Strikes US Al-Dhafra Air Base in UAE With Massive Drone Assault

The Middle East conflict widened dramatically on Saturday after Iran claimed responsibility for a large-scale drone strike on a US-run air base in the United Arab Emirates, an escalation that follows Israel

March 7, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Kristi Noem speaks during a congressional hearing before being fired as US Homeland Security Secretary

Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem After Scandals Rock DHS

WASHINGTON — US President Donald Trump abruptly fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Thursday, removing one of the most visible figures in his administration’s immigration crackdown and triggering the first cabinet-level

March 6, 2026

Government and Politics·News

Oil tanker carrying crude at sea as Israel-Iran conflict disrupts global energy markets

US Lets India Buy Russian Oil From Tankers at Sea

WASHINGTON — The United States has granted India a temporary waiver allowing the purchase of Russian crude oil currently stranded on tankers at sea, a move that underscores the mounting strain on

March 6, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·Economy

Nvidia AI chips powering data center servers as the US considers global export control rules

US Drafts Sweeping Rules to Control Nvidia’s Global AI Chip Sales

The United States government is preparing a sweeping regulatory framework that could give Washington unprecedented authority over the global trade of artificial intelligence hardware, targeting advanced processors produced by companies such as

March 6, 2026

Artificial Intelligence·Economy·News·Technology

US troops during Middle East deployment as Israel attacks Iran amid Armageddon war controversy

US Troops Told War Could Trigger Armageddon and the Return of Jesus

As the Middle East war intensifies after Israel attacks Iran, an unusual controversy inside the US military has raised new questions about how the conflict is being framed to American service members.

March 6, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

UAE and Iran tensions escalate amid Israel war as Muslim countries warn of boycott

UAE Threatens Military Action Against Iran as Israel War Expands, Muslim World Warns of Boycott

The possibility of the United Arab Emirates entering a direct military confrontation with Iran has triggered alarm across the Middle East, raising fears that the war surrounding Israel and Iran could spill

March 6, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi rejects nuclear weapons allegations during interview

Iran Rejects Nuclear Weapons Allegations, Calls Claims a ‘Big Lie’

ISTANBUL, March 5 — Iran has forcefully rejected accusations that it is attempting to build nuclear weapons, with a senior Iranian diplomat describing the claims as a “big lie” amid escalating regional

March 5, 2026

Conflicts, Military and War·News

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Rain Suspends DC Open Final as Pegula Leads Eala 6-4, 1-2 Into Monday

Spokane Wildfires Destroy 600 Structures as FEMA Authorizes Federal Aid

Drones Grounded Firefighting Aircraft Over Spokane as Evacuation Orders Spread North

US Pressures Sri Lanka to Detain Iranian Sailors After American Submarine Sinks IRIS Dena

Iran Tells UN 180 Children Killed, 1,332 Civilians Dead as Schools, Airports and Mosques Come Under US-Israeli Strikes

Pezeshkian Urges Putin to Back Tehran’s Rights as War With US and Israel Escalates

IRGC Strikes US Al-Dhafra Air Base in UAE With Massive Drone Assault

Trump Fires Homeland Security Chief Kristi Noem After Scandals Rock DHS

US Lets India Buy Russian Oil From Tankers at Sea

US Troops Told War Could Trigger Armageddon and the Return of Jesus

UAE Threatens Military Action Against Iran as Israel War Expands, Muslim World Warns of Boycott

Iran Rejects Nuclear Weapons Allegations, Calls Claims a ‘Big Lie’

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Bangladesh; India’s Biggest Ally or China’s Dragon Nest?

Ahmadis in Bangladesh face fresh threat of persecution

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