• DEA Names Colombian President 'priority Target' as US Prosecutors Probe Ties to Drug Traffickers
  
  Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York probe his alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to people familiar with the matter and records seen by The...
• UK Authorizes US Use of Bases for Iran Strikes
  
  The United Kingdom has given the U.S. authorization to use its military bases to carry out strikes on Iranian missile sites attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, following a ministers' meeting.
• Trump: 'Very Close' to Winding Down in Iran; Outlines Objectives on Truth Social
  
  President Donald Trump said Friday the United States is "getting very close" to achieving its military objectives against Iran, writing in a lengthy Truth Social post that U.S. forces are nearing completion of a sweeping campaign targeting Tehran's military and strategic...
• War, through Food's Lens: How Iranian Americans Are Celebrating Their New Year , or Not
  
  War is rippling through their ancestral land and being waged with the country where they live. This week, Iranian Americans already trying to navigate a pushpull of worry and hope unleashed by this month's conflict have been wrestling with a new concern: how or even...
• DEA Names Colombia Leader 'Priority Target' as Prosecutors Probe Ties to Drug Traffickers
  
  Colombian President Gustavo Petro has been designated a "priority target" by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration as federal prosecutors in New York probe his alleged ties to drug traffickers, according to people familiar with the matter and records seen by The...
• Iran Threatens Global Attacks as Spring Break Kicks Off
  
  A senior spokesman for Iran's armed forces warned Friday that U.S. and Israeli officials could be targeted worldwide, including at recreational and tourist venues.
• US Forces Battling Iran-Backed Militias in Iraq
  
  Iran-backed militias in Iraq are targeting American troops as the war in Iran continues, the Washington Examiner reported.
• Hamas Considers Weapons Surrender in Gaza Deal
  
  Hamas is weighing a proposal from President Donald Trump's Board of Peace that would require the group to surrender all weapons in exchange for Gaza's reconstruction, The New York Times reported.
• Unidentified Drones Target US Military Sites
  
  Unidentified drone activity over sensitive U.S. military installations is raising fresh alarm as America remains locked in its conflict with Iran.
• As the US Shifts Missiles towards Iran, Officials Raise Concerns of Gaps in European Air Defenses
  
  A sizable number of U.S. Patriot air defense missiles have been moved from Europe toward the Middle East as Washington diverts resources toward its war on Iran, leaving concerning gaps in Europe's air defenses against Russia, U.S. defense officials told The Associated...
• Qatar's Energy Boss: I Warned of Dangers of Provoking Iran
  
  As Qatar reels from an Iranian attack that has hobbled its giant natural gas company, its boss, who doubles as the country's energy minister, says he had warned officials and executives of just such a danger should Iran's own sites be hit.
• Iraq Halts Oil Obligations as Fighting Disrupts Key Shipping Route
  
  Iraq has declared force majeure on all oil fields operated by foreign companies, invoking a legal clause that allows it to suspend contractual obligations because war-related disruptions have made it impossible to export crude, two oil ministry sources told Reuters on March...
• Bolton to Newsmax: Moment Is 'Right' to Act Against Nuclear Iran Threat
  
  Former National Security Adviser John Bolton told Newsmax on Friday that the United States acted at the right time to strike Iran, arguing Washington should not wait until a nuclear threat becomes imminent before moving to eliminate it.
• US, Ukraine to Hold Miami Talks on Drone Deal
  
  U.S. and Ukrainian negotiators will hold talks in Miami on Saturday that a source familiar with the matter said could lay the groundwork for another meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
• Podgur: A Trade Corridor That Can Bypass Hormuz
  
  Strengthening the northern corridor linking the Gulf with Mediterranean ports and European markets would reinforce this emerging economic axis while helping counterbalance China’s Belt and Road Initiative.
• Rep. Tenney to Newsmax: Iran Regime 'Largely Degraded' but Threat Remains
  
  Rep. Claudia Tenney, R-N.Y., said Thursday that U.S. intelligence officials offered a sobering but useful public assessment of Iran's weakened military position, while arguing the United States must keep pressure on Tehran and continue confronting threats tied to the...
• Trump: NATO a 'Paper Tiger' on Strait of Hormuz
  
  President Donald Trump on Friday blasted NATO and key European allies, calling the alliance "a paper tiger" and accusing its members of cowardice for refusing to back efforts to secure the Strait of Hormuz while the United States and Israel continue military strikes against Iran.
• Trump: There Are No Leaders in Iran Left to Talk To
  
  President Donald Trump said Friday that ongoing strikes have effectively wiped out Iran's leadership, leaving the U.S. with no one to negotiate with as the conflict continues. Speaking at the White House, Trump said "there's nobody to talk to" after U.S. and Israeli strikes...
• Zelenskyy: Ukraine Helping Gulf Nations Counter Iran Drones
  
  Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones, while the U.S. and European countries are among others who have requested support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said...
• US Strike on Suspected Smugglers Leaves 3 Alive
  
  The U.S. military said Friday that it attacked an alleged drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three survivors, as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against alleged traffickers.
• Attack on Alleged Drug Vessel Leaves 3 Survivors in Eastern Pacific, US Military Says
  
  The U.S. military said Friday that it attacked an alleged drugsmuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, leaving three survivors, as part of the Trump administration's campaign against alleged traffickers. U.S. Southern Command, which oversees much of Latin America,...
• Rep. Sheri Biggs to Newsmax: Iran Hangings Justify US Action
  
  Rep. Sheri Biggs, R-S.C., said Friday on Newsmax's "National Report" that ongoing U.S. military action against Iran is the right course, pointing to the regime's latest acts of brutality as proof.
• Trump Organization Pursues New Romania Expansion
  
  The Trump Organization is reportedly moving forward with plans to expand its global footprint, with a new project under consideration in Romania's historic Transylvania region – home to Bram Stoker's literary vampire, Dracula.
• US Warns Americans to Avoid Cuba Protests
  
  The U.S. Embassy in Havana, Cuba, is urging American citizens to avoid large crowds amid reports of "anticipated pro-Cuban regime and anti-U.S. policy protests and rallies.
• Saudis Warn Oil Going to $180, Gasoline to $7 at Pump
  
  Global energy markets are bracing for a potentially historic price surge as Saudi officials warn that crude oil could spike to $180 per barrel – or higher – if ongoing supply disruptions tied to the Iran conflict are not resolved by late April.

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