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Explosives Thrown Near New York City Mayor’s Residence Investigated as Suspected ISIS-Related Terrorism

  Explosives Thrown Near New York City Mayor’s Residence Investigated as Suspected ISIS -Related Terrorism Authorities in the United States are investigating a frightening security incident in New York City after explosives were reportedly thrown near the official residence of the city’s mayor, an event that has raised serious concerns about domestic security, radicalization , and the continued influence of extremist organizations on individuals inside the United States, as law enforcement agencies including the New York Police Department and the Federal Bureau of Investigation examine evidence suggesting the attack may be linked to the extremist group Islamic State , commonly known as ISIS. The incident occurred late at night near the official residence of Eric Adams , located in Manhattan, an area that is typically heavily guarded due to the presence of city leadership and nearby government buildings, making the alleged attack both alarming and unusual in terms of its locatio...
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Iran Says 1,255 People Killed in U.S.–Israeli Attacks, Mostly Civilians: War, Human Cost, and the Global Fallout

Iran Says 1,255 People Killed in U.S.–Israeli Attacks, Mostly Civilians: War, Human Cost, and the Global Fallout Members of Iran’s Red Crescent Society stand below plumes of smoke from a fire that broke out from an air attack on the Shahran oil depot in western Tehran on March 8, 2026 The conflict between Iran , the United States , and Israel has entered one of its most dangerous phases in decades, as Iranian officials report that at least 1,255 people have been killed in U.S.–Israeli airstrikes , with the majority of victims described as civilians, marking a dramatic escalation in a regional confrontation that has already reshaped geopolitics, intensified humanitarian concerns, and pushed the Middle East closer to a broader war whose consequences could reverberate across the global economy and international security system for years to come. According to Iranian health authorities, the strikes have left more than 12,000 people wounded , while also severely damaging critical infras...

According to the deciding body, Iran's new supreme leader has been selected

According to the deciding body, Iran's new supreme leader has been selected Iran's Assembly of Experts has announced that it has chosen a new supreme leader to succeed the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, a significant development in the ongoing Middle East crisis. The decision was made just a few days after Khamenei was killed in joint strikes by the US and Israel, which signaled the beginning of an open conflict between Iran, Israel, and the US. Members of the assembly have confirmed that a majority has been reached on the candidate, even though the chosen successor's name has not yet been made public. Under Iran's constitution, the clerical body with 88 members that chooses the country's supreme leader is the Assembly of Experts. This group consists of senior religious scholars who are elected every eight years.  Their main role is to select, supervise, and if needed, remove the supreme leader.  Most of the time, the process is kept private, and the members vote and ...

International Women's Day: A Global Celebration of Progress, Struggle, and Equality

  International Women's Day : A Global Celebration of Progress, Struggle, and Equality International Women's Day, observed annually on March 8, stands as one of the most widely recognized global observances dedicated to honoring women's achievements, advocating for gender equality, and highlighting ongoing challenges in the fight for women's rights. Celebrated worldwide, the day serves as a focal point for raising awareness about issues such as gender parity, reproductive rights, violence against women, economic empowerment, and the elimination of discrimination. Far more than a symbolic occasion, International Women's Day has deep historical roots in labor movements, socialist activism, and revolutionary change, evolving over more than a century into a platform embraced by governments, organizations, corporations, and grassroots communities alike. On March 8, 2026, as the world marks another observance amid persistent global inequalities, the day continues to inspi...

Iran Names Khamenei’s Son New Supreme Leader

  Iran Names Khamenei’s Son New Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei , center, the son of the Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei , in 2019. Credit... Iran's Assembly of Experts appoints Mojtaba Khamenei, the second son of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as the country's new Supreme Leader in a historic and highly contentious move during the ongoing war with the United States and Israel. The announcement came on March 8, 2026, via Iranian state television, confirming that the 88-member clerical body had reached a "decisive and unanimous" decision following an extraordinary session.  Mojtaba Khamenei, aged 56, becomes only the third Supreme Leader since the 1979 Islamic Revolution , succeeding his father who was killed in the initial wave of U.S.-Israeli strikes on February 28, 2026.  The Assembly of Experts, which is in charge of selecting and supervising the Supreme Leader, met urgently in the wake of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's assassination ...