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Israeli settler violence rises in West Bank under Iran war curbs

Palestinians stand near bloodstains at the site where Thaer Hamayel was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers on the Palestinians in the village of Abu Falah near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad
Palestinians stand near bloodstains at the site where Thaer Hamayel was killed during an attack by Israeli settlers on the Palestinians in the village of Abu Falah near Ramallah, in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, March 9, 2026. REUTERS/Ammar Awad

Footage shows shooting of US citizen by immigration agent in 2025

Body camera footage released on March 6 did not clearly show Mr Martinez striking an officer with his car.
Body camera footage released on March 6 did not clearly show Mr Martinez striking an officer with his car.

US Texas bar shooting leaves three dead; gunman expressed ‘pro-Iranian regime sentiment’

Members of the FBI and local law enforcement investigate after a mass shooting outside of Buford's bar in downtown on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas.
Members of the FBI and local law enforcement investigate after a mass shooting outside of Buford's bar in downtown on March 01, 2026 in Austin, Texas.

US Justice Department withheld Epstein files on Trump abuse claim, says top-ranking Democrat

US President Donald Trump Trump has repeatedly said he cut ties with Epstein two decades ago and was not aware of the late financier’s activities.
US President Donald Trump Trump has repeatedly said he cut ties with Epstein two decades ago and was not aware of the late financier’s activities.

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, Feb 23, 2026

On Feb 20, the US Supreme Court ruled that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act.
On Feb 20, the US Supreme Court ruled that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act.

US says trade deals in force despite Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs

On Feb 20, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act.
On Feb 20, the US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the president had exceeded his authority in imposing tariffs under a 1977 economic emergency powers act.

Judge tells US National Park Service to reinstall Philadelphia slavery exhibit

The exhibit at President’s House Site in Independence National Historical Park was removed in January after President Donald Trump claimed an “anti-American ideology” at historical and cultural institutions.
The exhibit at President’s House Site in Independence National Historical Park was removed in January after President Donald Trump claimed an “anti-American ideology” at historical and cultural institutions.

Anderson Cooper leaving 60 Minutes programme after nearly two decades in latest CBS News shakeup

Anderson Cooper has been a "60 minutes" correspondent since the 2006-2007 season.
Anderson Cooper has been a "60 minutes" correspondent since the 2006-2007 season.

US judge rejects BBC’s stay application in Trump defamation case

BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House, after U.S. President Donald Trump sued the BBC for up to $10 billion in damages over edited clips of a speech, in London, Britain, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes
BBC logo outside the BBC Broadcasting House, after U.S. President Donald Trump sued the BBC for up to $10 billion in damages over edited clips of a speech, in London, Britain, December 16, 2025. REUTERS/Isabel Infantes

Washington Post sports department was among last of its kind

The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.
The Post is laying off or reassigning all the reporters and editors in its sports section, days before the Super Bowl and the Winter Olympics in Italy.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.