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‘We got him!’: How the US rescued downed airman in Iran
The second pilot from the fighter jet shot down in Iran is rescued by US rescue forces after 48 hours.
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‘Forget democracy’ says Burkina Faso’s military leader Ibrahim Traore
Traore reneged on promises to hold elections and has since scrapped political parties in the country.
Iran condemns US-Israeli ‘moral collapse’ after attacks on civilian sites
Strikes damage or destroy one of Iran’s tallest bridges and a century-old medical research centre fighting diseases.
Hegseth fires US Army chief of staff in reported string of dismissals
Retirement of Randy George is latest high-profile dismissal since the US defence secretary took office last January.
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Iran war: What is happening on day 35 of US-Israeli attacks?
US and Israel hit century-old medical research centre and a bridge near Tehran.
Myanmar’s coup leader elected president by pro-military parliament
Min Aung Hlaing wins 429 out of the 584 votes cast by MPs to become the country’s president.
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Oil shock triggers global price spikes as Iran war drags on
Fuel shocks from the US-Israel war on Iran are rippling worldwide, as Strait of Hormuz disruptions push prices higher.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
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Iran says army forces are ready to repel US-Israeli attacks
Iran says it is ready to counter any US-Israeli attacks, insisting its military capabilities remain intact.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
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Can the US seize Iran’s enriched uranium – and what are the risks?
A military operation would pose chemical, logistical, and tactical hurdles, experts say.
From: NewsFeed
CENTCOM releases video of air strikes in fifth week of war on Iran
US Central Command has released footage of strikes in Iran appearing to show the targeting of drones and tanks.
Published On 2 Apr 2026
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‘Bomb back to the Stone Age’: US history of threats and carpet bombing
Analysts say carpet bombing countries is a war crime. But it wouldn’t be new for the US.
