5 missing scientists working on futuristic metal for rocket engines and ties to UFO programs, alarms officials

A series of deaths and disappearances involving U.S. scientists has raised concerns about a possible pattern, though no evidence confirms a connection. Retired General William Neil McCasland and NASA engineer Monica Jacinto Reza both vanished while hiking in the Southwest, while three other scientists were recently killed or found dead. Some speculation links their advanced research—ranging from fusion energy to aerospace technology—to conspiracy theories about UFOs, but these claims remain unproven. … Continue reading 5 missing scientists working on futuristic metal for rocket engines and ties to UFO programs, alarms officials

Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

Hong Kong has introduced new rules allowing police to require suspects in national security cases to hand over passwords for phones and computers. The measures expand enforcement of the Hong Kong National Security Law imposed by China after the 2020 protests. Refusal to comply can result in up to one year in prison, with harsher penalties for providing false information. Critics say the changes further erode civil liberties and privacy … Continue reading Hong Kong grants police power to demand phone and computer passwords

UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

The United Kingdom has proposed hosting an international summit to create a coordinated plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for about 20% of global oil shipments. The waterway has effectively been shut due to tensions with Iran following the conflict involving the United States and Israel. More than 30 countries, including France, Germany, and Canada, have agreed to work together on … Continue reading UK offers to host international summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

Israeli military wants several more weeks to fight Iran war, officials say

The Israeli military says it may need several more weeks to achieve its war goals in Iran, though that timeline could change if diplomacy succeeds. Donald Trump stated that “productive” talks are underway to end the conflict, with countries like Pakistan, Egypt, Oman, and Turkey helping facilitate backchannel negotiations, though Iran denies direct talks. Benjamin Netanyahu acknowledged these diplomatic efforts but did not clearly endorse them. Despite Israeli claims of major progress, including damaging Iran’s missile … Continue reading Israeli military wants several more weeks to fight Iran war, officials say

At least 66 killed after Colombian military plane crashes in southern Amazon

A Lockheed Martin C-130 Hercules crashed shortly after takeoff in Puerto Leguízamo in the southern Amazon region, killing at least 66 of the 121 people on board, most of them soldiers. Dozens of injured survivors were rescued and transported to hospitals. Officials, including Defence Minister Pedro Sánchez, said the cause of the crash remains under investigation, though an attack has been ruled out. President Gustavo Petro called the घटना a horrific tragedy … Continue reading At least 66 killed after Colombian military plane crashes in southern Amazon

Russia fires 948 drones at Ukraine as new offensive begins

Russia launched one of its largest aerial assaults of the war, firing 948 drones in 24 hours while reinforcing front-line positions, signaling a new offensive. Daytime strikes killed civilians in multiple regions and damaged historic areas in Lviv, including a UNESCO-listed site. The attacks followed overnight bombardments across 11 regions that left at least five people dead. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy urged allies to speed up air … Continue reading Russia fires 948 drones at Ukraine as new offensive begins

China’s Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches satellites from sea

A Smart Dragon-3 successfully lifted off on Sunday from the sea near Haiyangandong Province, China, deploying the CentiSpace 02 into its planned orbit. The launch occurred at 11:49 p.m. Beijing Time and was conducted by the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center as part of an offshore mission. This marks another step in China’s growing satellite deployment efforts, utilizing sea-based launch platforms for flexible orbital access, Xinhua … Continue reading China’s Smart Dragon-3 rocket launches satellites from sea

Russian cargo spacecraft suffers glitch after launching toward International Space Station

A Russian cargo spacecraft, Progress 94, experienced an antenna deployment issue shortly after launching toward the International Space Station on Sunday from Kazakhstan’s Baikonur Cosmodrome. The Soyuz rocket lift-off went smoothly at 7:59 a.m. EDT, but one docking antenna failed to deploy. NASA confirmed all other systems are functioning and said the spacecraft is expected to dock at the ISS’s Poisk module on Tuesday morning, … Continue reading Russian cargo spacecraft suffers glitch after launching toward International Space Station

McDonald’s debuts humanoid robot in Shanghai restaurant

A McDonald’s restaurant in Shanghai, China, has introduced humanoid robots built by Keenon Robotics to greet customers, serve meals, collect trays, and provide information. The robots, including Keenon’s first bipedal Dinerbot T10, were showcased at the World Artificial Intelligence Conference in Shanghai and aim to enhance customer experience while letting staff focus on accuracy and presentation. Keenon, founded in 2010, has previously deployed robots in … Continue reading McDonald’s debuts humanoid robot in Shanghai restaurant

Gold and silver losses ease as Trump postpones Iran energy strikes

Precious metals saw sharp swings Monday as hopes of easing tensions in the Iran conflict briefly boosted investor sentiment. Spot gold fell over 5% to $4,262.50 before recovering to $4,482, while futures dropped around 1.5% after an earlier 10% plunge, extending losses that have totaled roughly 25% since January’s record high. Silver, platinum, and palladium also plunged, with silver hitting a year-to-date low of $63.76 … Continue reading Gold and silver losses ease as Trump postpones Iran energy strikes

Bitcoin surges above $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran strikes

Cryptocurrency markets surged Monday after President Donald Trump announced a five-day pause on U.S. strikes against Iranian power plants, easing fears of a broader conflict. However, Iran’s Fars news agency denied that any talks had occurred, fueling market uncertainty. Bitcoin briefly climbed above $71,000, Ether, Solana, Dogecoin, and Chainlink all rose up to 5%, and gold rebounded to $4,440 per ounce, though gains partially reversed … Continue reading Bitcoin surges above $71,000 as Trump postpones Iran strikes

U.S. stocks rise, oil prices fall after Trump backs off threat to hit Iran’s power grid

U.S. stocks jumped Monday after President Donald Trump announced a five-day postponement of military strikes on Iranian power plants, signaling a potential diplomatic opening. Iranian media framed the pause as a U.S. “backdown,” while Trump said Iran had contacted the U.S. to discuss a resolution. The news triggered sharp market reactions: the S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures initially rose about 3%, the Dow gained roughly … Continue reading U.S. stocks rise, oil prices fall after Trump backs off threat to hit Iran’s power grid

Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April

The Department of Homeland Security faces a looming shutdown that could break the record for the longest-ever federal funding lapse if President Donald Trump and congressional Democrats fail to reach a deal before lawmakers’ two-week Easter and Passover recess. Trump complicated negotiations by demanding that any DHS funding agreement include the GOP’s partisan SAVE America elections bill. Talks have picked up amid growing disruptions, particularly … Continue reading Pressure builds on Congress as DHS shutdown threatens to drag into April

Orbán’s top opponent says Hungary’s alleged Russian backchannel ‘treason’ to be investigated

Hungary’s election frontrunner Péter Magyar accused the government of Viktor Orbán of possible “treason” after reports that officials shared sensitive EU discussions with Russia. He specifically alleged that Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó maintained backchannel communications with Sergei Lavrov during EU meetings. The claims, if true, suggest Moscow had insight into internal EU deliberations, raising serious concerns among European leaders. Orbán denied wrongdoing and instead called … Continue reading Orbán’s top opponent says Hungary’s alleged Russian backchannel ‘treason’ to be investigated

Trump, Starmer agree Strait of Hormuz must reopen as Middle East conflict escalates

Donald Trump and Keir Starmer spoke as tensions escalated in the Middle East, focusing on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil shipments. The waterway has been blocked by Iran following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Feb. 28, triggering a widening regional conflict. Both leaders agreed that reopening the strait is critical for global energy stability and pledged to stay in … Continue reading Trump, Starmer agree Strait of Hormuz must reopen as Middle East conflict escalates

Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for Meloni

Italy is holding a two-day referendum on judicial reform that has become a major political test for Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. What began as a technical proposal has turned into a broader judgment on her leadership, with a tight race between “Yes” and “No” camps and high voter turnout. A defeat could weaken Meloni politically and embolden the center-left opposition, while a win would strengthen … Continue reading Italy’s justice referendum becomes a high stakes test for Meloni

Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition

Slovenia’s parliamentary election ended in an extremely tight race between Prime Minister Robert Golob’s liberal Freedom Movement and Janez Janša’s opposition SDS, with Golob’s party narrowly leading by less than half a percentage point. Early exit polls suggested a wider margin, but the gap shrank as votes were counted, leaving no clear path to forming a government. Coalition negotiations are expected to be difficult, with … Continue reading Slovenia election sees ruling party tied with opposition

Multiple people injured after floor collapsed at NH wedding venue

A wedding at the Preserve at Chocorua in Tamworth, New Hampshire turned chaotic when a floor collapsed, sending nearly 70 of the 144 guests into the basement. Six adults were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries, and multiple others received treatment on-site, while first responders and guests helped those trapped under debris. The incident occurred on March 21 in the venue’s Sap House building, which may have … Continue reading Multiple people injured after floor collapsed at NH wedding venue

California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute

Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, a leading Republican gubernatorial candidate, launched an investigation into California’s November 2025 Proposition 50 election, claiming a third-party group found tens of thousands of excess votes. California elections officials, including Secretary of State Shirley Weber, have dismissed the allegations, saying Bianco lacks authority and expertise to oversee elections. The Riverside Election Integrity Team argued the vote tally discrepancies justified a … Continue reading California sheriff seizes 650,000 ballots in defiance of state officials over election count dispute

Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says

Hawaii has suffered an estimated $1 billion in damages after two storms dropped up to 50 inches of rain, causing widespread flooding on Oahu and other islands. Over 230 people were rescued, and officials report no fatalities so far, though many homes and roads were heavily affected. The Hawaii National Guard is monitoring the Wahiawa dam, which prompted evacuations due to fears of overflow. Residents, including … Continue reading Hawaii storms have caused $1bn in damage, governor says

Savannah Guthrie renews plea to Arizona community for clues in mother’s disappearance

Savannah Guthrie is appealing to Tucson residents for any information to help locate her mother, Nancy Guthrie, who vanished between Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. The family urged people to review memories, messages, journals, and surveillance footage, emphasizing that no detail is too small. Law enforcement has reviewed new security footage from Nancy’s home, but no suspicious activity has been identified, and investigators are using … Continue reading Savannah Guthrie renews plea to Arizona community for clues in mother’s disappearance

Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane and vehicle collide at La Guardia Airport

An Air Canada Express flight operated by Jazz Aviation collided with a fire truck on a LaGuardia Airport runway, killing the pilot and co-pilot. The aircraft, a Bombardier CRJ-900, struck the Port Authority rescue vehicle responding to a separate incident late Sunday. Two officers in the fire truck were hospitalized with broken limbs but are in stable condition, and no other major injuries were reported … Continue reading Pilot, co-pilot killed after Air Canada plane and vehicle collide at La Guardia Airport

Israel to advance ground operations in Lebanon after striking key bridge

The Israeli military announced an expansion of its ground campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, calling it a prolonged operation. Israeli forces targeted bridges over the Litani River used by Hezbollah to move fighters, causing extensive damage to infrastructure, homes, and electricity networks. Lebanon condemned the strikes as violations of its sovereignty, while clashes continue in southern towns including Tyre, Taybeh, and Maroun al-Ras. Hezbollah has … Continue reading Israel to advance ground operations in Lebanon after striking key bridge

WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children

An attack on al-Daein Teaching Hospital in Darfur killed at least 64 people, including children and medical staff, according to World Health Organization chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus. The strike destroyed key departments, leaving the hospital nonfunctional and cutting off vital healthcare services. The incident is part of the ongoing Sudan conflict, which has caused widespread devastation and displacement. Over 2,000 people have now been killed … Continue reading WHO says attack on Sudan hospital killed 64, including 13 children

Iranian missile strikes injure 115 in Israel, officials say

An Iranian ballistic missile struck Arad, damaging apartment buildings and injuring over 115 people, though no deaths were reported. The attack exposed weaknesses in Israel’s air defenses, despite intercepting most incoming missiles during the ongoing conflict. Another strike near Dimona raised concerns due to its proximity to a sensitive nuclear site. Israeli officials, including Benjamin Netanyahu, condemned the strikes as deliberate attacks on civilians, while … Continue reading Iranian missile strikes injure 115 in Israel, officials say