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Donald Trump says the US is considering winding down its military efforts in the Middle East, saying his country’s objectives against Iran were “very close” to being met.The statement, issued via Mr Trump’s social media platform Truth Social, outlined the five objectives the country had sought to achieve since the US and Israel first attacked Iran on February 28.“We are getting very close to meeting our objectives as we consider winding down our great military efforts in the Middle East with respect to the terrorist regime of Iran,” he said.The US President then went on to list those objectives:Completely degrading…

A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York on March 18, 2026.Angela Weiss | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Russell 2000 has fallen more than 10% off its recent high, becoming the first of the major U.S. benchmarks to fall into correction territory in 2026. The small-cap index closed down 10.9% from its all-time high on Friday. A correction is defined as a decline of more than 10% and less than 20%.Stock Chart IconStock chart iconRussell 2000, 1-year Small caps actually outperformed to start the year, with the Russell…

Published On 20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026A federal judge in the United States has agreed to block the administration of President Donald Trump from enforcing a policy limiting news reporters’ access to the Pentagon.Friday’s ruling sides with The New York Times in its argument that key portions of the new rules are unlawful.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listUS District Judge Paul Friedman in Washington, DC, ruled that the Pentagon policy illegally restricts the press credentials of reporters who walked out of the building rather than agree to the new rules.The Times sued the Pentagon and Defense Secretary Pete…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The wife of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reportedly celebrated terrorists in a series of social media posts as a teenager and young adult as scrutiny over her online history continues. In September 2017, Rama Duwaji posted a photo on her Tumblr account of Leila Khaled, longtime active leader of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine (PFLP) who participated in two plane hijackings in 1969 and 1970. “If it does good for my cause, I’ll be happy to accept death,” the caption said.CITY-RUN BOARD CANCELS LEASE OF ISRAEL DRONE SUPPLIER, SPARKING…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A U.S. Air Force Base that houses B-52 bombers capable of carrying nuclear weapons detected “multiple unauthorized drones” in its vicinity earlier this month, a base official confirmed to Fox News Digital.”Barksdale Air Force Base detected multiple unauthorized drones operating in our airspace during the week of March 9th,” a Barksdale AFB spokesperson told Fox News Digital on Friday.The spokesperson added: “Flying a drone over a military installation is not only a safety issue, it is a criminal offense under federal law.”Base officials are working closely with federal and local law enforcement agencies to investigate the…

The Canadian Armed Forces has joined its NATO allies in withdrawing military personnel from Iraq amid the ongoing Iran war, Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed Friday. NATO’s top commander, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich, confirmed earlier Friday that the alliance has pulled several hundred personnel out of Iraq and relocated them to Europe. They were part of NATO’s security advisory mission established in 2018 to advise Iraqi defence and security officials.“As part of this adjustment, the Canadian Armed Forces personnel and Canadian civilians deployed with the NATO Mission Iraq have been relocated to a secure location and are safe and accounted for,”…

A US federal judge has blocked the Trump administration’s restrictive Pentagon press access policy, which threatens journalists with being branded security risks if they seek information not authorised for public release.The lawsuit by the New York Times in Washington DC federal court alleged that policy changes by the Defence Department in 2025 gave it free rein to freeze out reporters and news outlets over coverage the department did not like, in violation of the Constitution’s protections for free speech and due process.The government disputed that characterisation and said the policy is reasonable and necessary for national security.US District Judge Paul…

US stocks closed sharply lower on Friday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East and surging oil prices weighed on investor sentiment and raised concerns about inflation and interest rates.The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell about 0.96% or 443 points to 45,577.47, while the S&P 500 dropped 1.51% to 6,506.48. The Nasdaq Composite led losses, declining 2% to 21,647.61.Markets extended losses as the US-Israel conflict with Iran entered its fourth week, with no signs of de-escalation. Reports indicated increased military deployments in the region, including additional US Marines, while Iran continued strikes targeting energy infrastructure.Tech heavyweights drag markets lowerLosses were…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The “Thank You, NYPD” campaign in New York City is an ongoing effort to show appreciation for those in blue.The campaign has encouraged residents to upload videos expressing appreciation for the department. St. John’s head coach Rick Pitino was among those who responded, thanking those he said have helped maintain a safe city environment.”I want to give a sincere thanks to the NYPD officers who do such an incredible job to keep our city safe,” Pitino said Friday in a video posted to Madison Square Garden’s Instagram account. “Thank you so much.”…

NewsFeedWorkers in India’s textile hub Surat are returning home after days without cooking gas, as an LPG crisis linked to Iran war disruptions halts supplies. Industries face shutdowns, while authorities invoke emergency measures to prioritise households.Published On 20 Mar 202620 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2SharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo