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COLOMBO: Sri Lanka discharged 22 Iranian crew members from hospital who were plucked from life rafts after their warship was sunk by a US submarine, officials said Sunday (Mar 8).The crew had been treated at Karapitiya Hospital in the southern port city of Galle since Wednesday, after the IRIS Dena was torpedoed just outside Sri Lanka’s territorial waters.The attack on Dena was the first military strike far outside the Middle East since the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran a week ago.Those discharged overnight had been taken to a beach resort in the same district, as Sri…

Khan Younis, Gaza Strip – On the blue, wavy surface off the Khan Younis seaport, two Palestinian fishermen paddled their small, battered boat nearly 200 metres (656 feet) into the sea. On the shore, Dawood Sehwail, a 72-year-old Palestinian fisherman, stood inspecting a torn net, his eyes fixed on the waves as if reading a language only he understands.Displaced from Rafah, further to the south, in May 2024 as a result of Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza, Sehwail now comes daily to the water’s edge, not just to fish, but to have an escape, to study the sea, and to…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Democratic Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs is facing fierce backlash after vetoing a bill that would have created a specialty license plate honoring slain Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, a move Republicans are blasting as a stunning act of partisanship after his assassination.Kirk, who was assassinated while speaking at a Sept. 10 Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University, lived in Arizona with his wife, Erika, and two children. The proposed specialty plate, referred to as the “Charlie Kirk memorial” plate or the “Conservative grassroots network special plate,” featured a photo of…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Team USA has steamrolled the competition so far in the World Baseball Classic.Kyle Schwarber hit a two-run homer and Gunnar Henderson had four hits and two RBIs in a 9-1 victory over Britain on Saturday night. The U.S. improved to 2-0 in Pool B at Houston. Britain fell to 0-2. Kyle Schwarber #12 of the United States hits a home run during a World Baseball Classic Pool B game between Great Britain and the United States at Daikin Park on March 7, 2026 in Houston, Texas. (Houston Astros/Getty Images)Nate Eaton homered on Tarik…

WA batter Sam Fanning says his side will take plenty of confidence out of their Sheffield Shield draw against Queensland in Brisbane, despite wet weather ruining their hopes of a win.

UNITED NATIONS MUST BE UPHELD: WANGIn his Sunday press conference, Wang also underlined China’s firm backing for the United Nations, warning against attempts to sideline the multilateral system through smaller, exclusive groupings.“Bypassing the UN to create alternative arrangements, or piecing together various small blocs and exclusive circles, is neither supported by the people nor sustainable,” he said.Although Wang did not refer to any country or initiative by name, his remarks come amid growing debate over alternative forums – including proposals by Washington and its allies – to create new mechanisms for global coordination.Trump has established a so-called “Board of Peace”…

new video loaded: U.S.-Israeli Bombing Campaign Targets Tehran as Iran RetaliatestranscriptBacktranscriptU.S.-Israeli Bombing Campaign Targets Tehran as Iran RetaliatesAirstrikes continued to pound Tehran on Saturday as President Trump posted on social media that Iran “will be hit very hard.” Iran has countered with retaliatory strikes, targeting United States and Israeli interests in several Persian Gulf countries.Straight to the airport. Oh my God, yeah.Airstrikes continued to pound Tehran on Saturday as President Trump posted on social media that Iran “will be hit very hard.” Iran has countered with retaliatory strikes, targeting United States and Israeli interests in several Persian Gulf countries.By Cynthia…

A federal judge ruled Saturday that Kari Lake, President Trump’s choice to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media, did not have legal authority to take the actions she’s done to largely dismantle the Voice of America. The decision’s effect on VOA operations was not immediately clear.Voice of America, which has transmitted news coverage to countries around the world since its formation during World War II, is operating with a skeleton staff in only a handful of languages after Lake terminated contracts and laid off most of its employees.Lake had been chosen by Mr. Trump to effectively lead the agency…

Crude oil price continued rising this weekend as the war in Iran continued, pushing some key countries to slash their output. Hyperliquid futures show that West Texas Intermediate (WTI) soared to $115 on Sunday, much higher than Friday’s close of $90. Brent, the global benchmark, rose to $117, the highest level since 2022.WTI crude oil price chart | Source: TradingViewCrude oil price jumps as top countries slash output Energy prices have soared in the past few weeks as market participants reacted to the ongoing war in Iran.This war escalated this weekend, even as Donald Trump asked Iran to surrender unconditionally. Iran…

Grammy-nominated artist Cory Wong is known for his funky sounds and genre-defying collaborations. His latest album, “Lost in the Wonder,” featuring star-studded performances, is out now. Here’s Cory Wong performing “Roses Fade” with Devon Gilfillian.