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Mar 2, 2026 - World

First lady Melania Trump told the United Nations that she hoped the children of the world could experience "peace" just days after her husband, the president of the United States, was said to have bombed an Iranian girls' school because of outdated maps.While presiding over the UN Security Council on Monday, Melania Trump made a statement in her "capacity as first lady of the United States.""First, my heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost their heroes, who sacrifice their lives for freedom," she said without referring specifically to the conflict in Iran. "Their bravery and dedication will always be remembered. I extend my earnest wishes for a swift and smooth recovery to all those who have been injured.""You are in my thoughts and prayers during these challenging times," she continued. "The U.S. stands with all of the children throughout the world. I hope soon peace will be yours."According to The New Republic, at least 175 people were killed on Saturday when the U.S. bombed Shajarah Tayyebeh, a girls' primary school in Minab, Iran.

Mar 2, 2026 - World

The leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel has been buried in a shiny golden casket with enormous flower wreaths and a large military presence in the state that gave name to one of Mexico’s most powerful cartels

Mar 2, 2026 - World

People had sharp reactions Monday after President Donald Trump dropped a confusing remark during a Medal of Honor speech in Washington, D.C. Trump spoke during the ceremony — his first time speaking live publicly since the U.S. and Israel initiated military strikes in Iran — amid growing questions about the conflict and his health. "Finally, we honor one more American soldier, a fallen warria of world. Of wars. And really, terra,” Trump said, which was shared in a video by journalist Aaron Rupar.Media experts and researchers were in awe of the president's comments. "We all luv 2 kill & die 4 a special guy whose brain is a perfect glistening sphere of plaque and grease," Pat Blanchfield, writer and Associate Faculty at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research, wrote on X. "Someone wrap grandpa in a white blanket (the kind with the buckles) and take him back to his nice, soft room," photographer Diana Rivera wrote on X."????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????" MS NOW host and media personality Rachel Maddow wrote on Bluesky. "Ok but seriously why did he say 'Terra?' the man doesn't watch TV that isn't about him, he doesn't read books - where did this word enter his lexicon?" Researcher Craig Johnson wrote on Bluesky."Time for the home," activist Randy Samples wrote on Bluesky.Trump: "Finally, we honor one more American soldier, a fallen warria of world. Of wars. And really, terra.” pic.twitter.com/7Ih78Rwdcp— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) March 2, 2026

Mar 2, 2026 - World

The Israeli military on Tuesday struck a building housing Hezbollah-aligned Al-Manar channel studios in Beirut's southern suburbs following an evacuation warning, the channel said. In a statement, the Israeli military said it targeted "Hezbollah command centers and weapons storage facilities in Beirut."

Mar 2, 2026 - World

French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and PolandFrance will increase the size of its nuclear arsenal for the first time in decades and significantly intensify nuclear weapons cooperation with eight European allies including the UK as part of a “major” strengthening of its deterrence doctrine, Emmanuel Macron has said.Amid growing concern among European leaders about wavering US commitments to help defend the continent, the French president said on Monday that Paris could deploy nuclear-capable Rafale fighter jets to partner countries such as Germany and Poland. Continue reading...