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Published on Mar 17, 2026

The 10 most lethal special operations units from around the world

Get We Are The Mighty’s Weekly Newsletter Military culture and entertainment direct to your inbox with zero chance of a ‘Reply All’ incident Special Operations forces are the world’s most highly disciplined, mission-capable, and formidable units. They …

Source: We Are The Mighty - Neutral
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Iraq Warns Drone Strikes Could Trigger al-Qaeda Prison Break

Iraq’s Ministry of Justice warned Sunday that repeated drone attacks near Baghdad International Airport pose a danger to a nearby prison holding high-risk al-Qaeda inmates. In a statement, the ministry said areas around the airport and Airport Prison - …

Source: Asharq Al-Awsat - Pro-Government
Published on 14:22 GMT

China’s Belt and Road caught in the Afghan-Pakistan crossfire

Escalating clashes between Pakistan and Afghanistan are quickly turning the Durand Line dispute into a wider regional security crisis. What began as cross-border strikes and retaliatory operations has devolved into sustained fighting along the frontier, …

Source: Asia Times - Neutral
Published on 19:47 GMT

President or Congress? Who in the US has the power to declare war?

As United States President Donald Trump faces mounting global criticism for starting the war on Iran with Israel, he is also facing a battle at home with opposition lawmakers who have challenged his authority to conduct the conflict. Democrats argue that …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on 12:02 GMT

John Kiriakou blew the whistle on the CIA and changed American history forever

In the years following 2001, the U.S. found themselves reeling from the fresh, painful wound of the 9/11 terrorist attacks. The vast majority of the country was focused on rebuilding and very few people cared about what was happening behind closed …

Source: The Quinnipiac Chronicle - Connecticut - Pending
Published on Mar 17, 2026

Covering Operation Iraqi Freedom from Little Rock in 2003

Note: The opening clip is President George W. Bush, March 20, 2003. My fellow citizens, at this hour American and coalition forces are in the early stages of military operations to disarm Iraq, to free its people and to defend the world from grave danger. …

Source: KUAF - Arkansas - Public Broadcaster
Published on 18:19 GMT

Trump appointee Joe Kent resigns from National Counterterrorism Center

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Director Joe Kent, who was nominated by President Donald J Trump and confirmed by the United States Senate to lead the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned on March 17, effective immediately. Joe Kent (left) and a copy of his …

Source: Lynnwood Times - Washington State - Pending
Published on Mar 15, 2026

Reports suggest Pakistani airstrikes target multiple terrorist camps including al-Qaeda’s headquarter

By Monitoring Desk Islamabad/Kabul/Kandahar: Unconfirmed reports emerging from Afghanistan claim that the Pakistani military carried out a series of airstrikes across Kandahar Province on March 14, 2026, targeting multiple militant facilities …

Source: Dispatch News Desk Pakistan - Pro-Government
Published on 21:15 GMT

NATO hasn’t received formal request for Strait of Hormuz help, Anand says

To Canada’s knowledge, no formal request to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has been made to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand said after U.S. President Donald Trump’s public appeal to that effect, as the oil …

Source: Global News - Neutral
Published on 20:26 GMT

Lone wolf attackers pose most likely terror threat to US homeland, intelligence report reiterates

Tulsi Gabbard, director of national intelligence, testifies before Congress on a range of global threats to the U.S. homeland. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Lone wolf attackers inspired by extremist ideologies pose the most likely terrorist …

Source: KLIN News Talk - Nebraska - Indeterminate
Published on 17:10 GMT

Pakistan, Taliban agree on strike pause for end of Ramadan

Pakistan and the Afghan Taliban government on Wednesday announced a temporary suspension of military strikes, framing the temporary ceasefire as a gesture to mark the end of Ramadan. Both sides said the halt for Eid al-Fitr had been requested by " …

Source: Deutsche Welle - Public Broadcaster
Published on 18:30 GMT

Afghan Taliban regime hiding militants in govt buildings, says ISPR chief

Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) Director General (DG) Lieutenant General Ahmed Sharif Chaudhry said that the Afghan Taliban regime is sheltering militants in state infrastructure, saying that Pakistan was fighting a war against terrorism imposed on …

Source: GEO TV - Pro-Government
Published on 17:45 GMT

Mullin says he regrets disparaging Alex Pretti after shooting: Live updates

1:06 pm ETShare this update Mullin to discuss classified trip with senators in closed session Bart Jansen The chairman, Sen. Rand Paul, gaveled the public hearing closed but said lawmakers would meet with Mullin in a secure setting from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. to …

Source: USA Today - Neutral
Published on 10:39 GMT

The Neo-Con road to war with Iran

Most of the Neo Cons (Plato’s modern-day timocrats1) are jumping for joy. They’ve been plotting to destroy the Islamic Republic of Iran ever since they failed to defeat it when Washington covertly encouraged Saddam Hussein’s horrific war with Iran from …

Source: Meer - Neutral
Published on 13:45 GMT

Brothers & arms: The Taliban’s complicated relationship with Pakistan

The escalation reflects decades of deep mistrust between Afghanistan and Pakistan, particularly between the Taliban and the Pakistani establishment even though Islamabad had hailed the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul as the breaking of Afghanistan’s “ …

Source: The Print - Neutral
Published on 14:50 GMT

The what ifs of history begin with Pearl Harbor

The Pearl Harbor Memorial honors the lives lost in the December 7, 1941, attack on Pearl Harbor. Photo courtesy of National Archives PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii, March 18 (UPI) -- Taking the Admiral's barge to visit the watery grave of the Pennsylvania-class …

Source: United Press International (UPI) - Neutral
Published on 06:04 GMT

Why a Fragmented Iran is Israel’s Greatest Security Threat

Israeli and Western strategic circles have arguably reached their most pivotal point since the Iranian Islamic Revolution of 1979. Following the 12-Day War of June 2025, during which the US and Israel executed precision strikes on Iranian nuclear sites …

Source: Fair Observer - Left-wing
Published on Mar 16, 2026

How realistic is a US ground operation in Iran?

While ground operations in Iran by the US military seem unlikely at this stage of the war, President Donald Trump’s administration has been careful not to rule them out entirely. Since the US Operation Epic Fury and Israel’s Operation Roaring Lion were …

Source: The New Arab - Indeterminate
Published on Mar 16, 2026

Another blow to terrorism in Somalia: Nine extremists killed in a targeted military operation

Mogadishu, Somalia – Somali authorities announced the killing of nine terrorists during a military operation conducted by government forces in cooperation with special security units. The operation targeted suspected militant hideouts in a rural area of …

Source: Voice Of Emirates - Gov't Propaganda

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:25 GMT

Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Region

(MENAFN) The Somali military has secured control over a southern area previously used by the al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group as a hideout, according to the Defense Ministry. Somali troops are focusing on consolidating their hold over the Hawaadley area in …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:44 GMT

Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia

(MENAFN) The Somali military has captured a strategic area in southern Somalia that had been utilized as a refuge by the Al-Shabaab terror organization, the Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday. According to the ministry, Somali troops are working to …

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Published on March 12, 2026 - 21:43 GMT

Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Stronghold in Southern Region

(MENAFN) The Somali military has successfully taken control of a territory in southern Somalia that served as a hideout for the Al-Shabaab militant group, according to reports. Officials from the Defense Ministry stated that troops are working to secure …

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Published on March 2, 2026 - 05:49 GMT

Somalia Targets al-Shabaab with 'Operation Rolling Thunder'

(MENAFN) Somalia's national army, reinforced by Ugandan troops operating under the African Union mission (AUSSOM) and a coalition of foreign partners, has launched a sweeping new offensive dubbed "Operation Rolling Thunder" across southern …

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Published on February 15, 2026 - 09:16 GMT

UK Court Strikes Down Ban on Palestine Action

(MENAFN) Britain's counterterrorism strategy suffered a significant setback Friday when the UK High Court declared the government's designation of Palestine Action as a terrorist organization unlawful, citing constitutional violations. Judges …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 20:50 GMT

Haven Treatment Center Announces Milestone After Passing State Fire Inspection, Expanding Foster Care Bed Availability

Haven Treatment Center Clears Key Safety Hurdle, Paving the Way for Expanded Foster Care Capacity VANCOUVER, WA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Haven Treatment Center has successfully passed its state fire inspection, …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 16:52 GMT

Denny LaVé Named One of IAOTP’S Top 50 Fearless Leaders

The International Association of Top Professionals (IAOTP) will honor Denny LaVé at their annual awards gala in NYC at the Plaza Hotel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- International Association of Top …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 14:19 GMT

Verasight Appoints Joey Marshall as Vice President of Data Science

Former U.S. Census Bureau and Pew Research Center data scientist and survey expert joins public opinion research technology platform SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Verasight, a next-generation survey …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 13:15 GMT

New Novel 'The Prince of New York' Channels the Power, Politics, and Dynasty Drama Captivating America

Author Frank Pasquine releases his debut novel NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As America finds itself increasingly fascinated by influential families, elite dynasties, and the tension between the privileged and …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Jobleads Study Reveals Women Enter the Job Market Expecting 9.5% Less Than Men–and the Gap Only Grows From There

An analysis of 881,776 U.S. job seekers shows the gender pay gap is not a single number but a pattern built across five distinct stages of the job search. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With Equal Pay Day just …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 12:40 GMT

Niels Troost Removal from Sanctions List

GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- EU Council Removes Niels Troost from Russia Sanctions List Following the European Union’s renewal of its Russia-related sanctions regime on 14 March 2026, the EU Council has removed …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 12:00 GMT

United Planet Showcases the Future of Global Education at The Forum on Education Abroad

United Planet highlights service-learning, global internships, and new college credit pathways at a leading global education forum. NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- United Planet recently participated in The …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 10:09 GMT

The Strait of Hormuz Has Become a Digital Minefield, New Data From Pole Star Global Reveals

Pole Star Global today released new data revealing the extent of GPS and AIS signal manipulation disrupting commercial shipping around the Strait of Hormuz LONDON, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Pole Star Global, a leading …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 07:15 GMT

The Philippines Joins the HealthAI Global Regulatory Network to Advance Responsible AI Adoption

By joining HealthAI's GRN, the country advances its health journey and supports global adoption of responsible, cooperative AI in Health GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- HealthAI – The Global Agency for Responsible …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 07:11 GMT

California SBDC Hosts Statewide Advocacy Day at the Capitol in Celebration of National SBDC Day

California SBDC to hold more than 95 meetings with members of the California State Assembly and State Senate SACRAMENTO, CA, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In recognition of National SBDC Day, the California Small Business …

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Published on March 18, 2026 - 07:00 GMT

NAVY VETERAN JOHN VINCENT TO FORMALLY FILE FOR SOUTH CAROLINA’S 7TH CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT RACE ON MARCH 19

Navy Veteran, Best Selling Author, and Small Businessman Will Officially Challenge Incumbent Rep. Russell Fry MYRTLE BEACH, SC, UNITED STATES, March 18, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- John Vincent, a retired U.S. Navy Command Master Chief, small business …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 19:21 GMT

Students Turn Raw News Data Into Visual Stories at 2026 Newsmatics Hackathon in Brno

High school, undergraduate and graduate students competed over 24 hours to analyze news trends, forecast future cycles, and more WASHINGTON , DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Students from across Brno, Czechia spent 24 …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 19:19 GMT

Tabuga Think Tank presents its first report Perspectives on digitalization of the Dominican Republic

The report was developed from interviews with leaders of the national technology ecosystem. SANTO DOMINGO, DN, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- It synthesizes the evidence from the first season of T al Cubo on technology, talent …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 19:07 GMT

AUVSI CEO Testifies on Risks of Chinese Robotics and AI

WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Association for Uncrewed Vehicle Systems International (AUVSI) today warned Congress that the People’s Republic of China (PRC) is executing a coordinated strategy to dominate the …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 16:18 GMT

Navigating the 2026 Political Tightrope: The Case for Strategic Public Affairs

MILWAUKEE, WI, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- With 2026 now fully underway, legislative landscapes state by state, as well as in Washington D.C. have shifted from predictable policy cycles into a political tightrope requiring a …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 15:38 GMT

Former child bride turned TN Housing Commissioner, Eva Romero Announces Campaign for Tennessee State House, District 60

Old Hickory Realtor, Entrepeneur and Governor Appointee Enters TN House Race, Pledges Roads, Schools, and Safety Over Partisan Politics NASHVILLE, TN, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A child bride who escaped poverty and forced …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Survey: 81% of Workers More Likely to Move Abroad Than Two Years Ago

Study of workers in the U.S., UK, and Canada finds rising costs, job instability, and political uncertainty driving interest in life abroad NEW YORK CITY, NY, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- New York, NY, March 17, 2026 —A …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 13:45 GMT

Corporate Leaders Must Rethink Engagement with Civil Rights Organizations, New Advisory Says

New advisory from Phase 2 Consulting™ examines how corporate relationships with civil rights organizations influence regulation, public trust, and governance. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As major …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

Wildfire Survivor and Former Amazon & Disney Executive Merritt Farren Enters Race for California Insurance Commissioner

Business and technology leader launches campaign to fix California’s insurance crisis and restore coverage for homeowners and businesses LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Consumer advocate, wildfire survivor, …

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Published on March 17, 2026 - 12:30 GMT

BREAKING NEWS - 71% of Surveyed Kingstonians Support the Return of the Statue of Sir John A. Macdonald to City Park

The Kingston Heritage Properties Committee will be asked to recommend City Council vote to restore the statue 'as it was and where it was' prior to the removal. KINGSTON, ONTARIO, CANADA, March 17, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A …

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