After Trump’s warning, Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz

Iran on Sunday threatened to “completely close” the Strait of Hormuz if US President Donald Trump acts on his warning to strike Iranian energy facilities within 48 hours. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said energy sites in countries hosting US bases would become “lawful” targets.The US President had warned: “If Iran doesn’t fully open, … Read more

Scientists discover a plant that could survive on Mars and help create a ‘Green Planet’ |

Scientists have made an astonishing finding that brings us closer than ever to the concept of ‘Green Mars’, by discovering a desert moss species – Syntrichia caninervis – which may be able to act as a pioneer in colonising the Red Planet. A paper published in The Innovation (Cell Press) details the abilities of this … Read more

Cockroaches with smart backpacks? Scientists turn insects into cyborgs to detect hidden pipeline leaks |

Although the concept seems like something from science fiction, science is rapidly adopting it. Researchers have started creating ‘cyborg cockroaches,’ which are live insects equipped with tiny electronic ‘backpacks’ that allow them to navigate areas that are too small or hazardous for humans. The potential application of this discovery in pipeline inspection, where these insects … Read more

Alien abduction data for every US state revealed: New York jumps to third as govenment registers alien websites | World News

The Empire State recorded 8,314 UFO sightings since 1974, or one for every 1,003 residents. Delaware holds the top spot.New York has climbed two places to rank third among the most likely states in the United States for alien abductions, according to Casino.ca’s annual ranking published to mark National Alien Abduction Day on 20 March. … Read more

Why Greenland has almost ‘no trees’ and what makes it so unusual; the reason will shock you | World News

When we consider the land on Earth, we generally associate it with forests, greenery, and trees. However, there is a particular location on Earth where this is not the case. The location is Greenland. This is because, despite it being the biggest island in the world, there is no presence of trees or forests on … Read more

Iran war not to end soon? Treasury’s Bessent says US has ‘plenty of money to fund this war’

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday said the United States has “plenty of money to fund” its war against Iran, asserting that President Donald Trump is keeping “all options on the table” amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.Speaking to NBC News, Bessent defended the administration’s actions, saying Trump acted within his legal authority. “President … Read more

These officers are well-trained: Tom Homan on confusion over what ICE will do at airports amid TSA crisis

Tom Homan confirms ICE deployment at airports will begin Monday White House border czar Tom Homan said ICE agents will be deployed to airports across the country Monday to help TSA officers who have been working without pay for more than five weeks during the partial Homeland Security shutdown. 24 hours before the plan came … Read more

‘Who knows surprise better than Japan?’ Trump’s Pearl Harbor remark sparks unease in Tokyo during Iran war statement

Japan saw embarrassment, confusion and unease on Saturday after President Donald Trump cited Japan’s 1941 attack on US forces at Pearl Harbor to justify his secrecy before launching the war against Iran, with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seated beside him in Washington.The discomfort was compounded by the sensitivity surrounding public comments on Pearl Harbor … Read more

7-year-old child arrested by ICE along with Canadian mother, stepfather says they have legal status till 2030

Ayla Luca, a seven-year-old Canadian child, originally from British Columbia, has been arrested by the ICE along with her mother and sent to a notorious detention center in Texas. They have been told they would be released if they self-deported, according to reports. Luca is autistic and came to the US five years ago when … Read more

‘Scary wonderful president, why is he so bloomin’ difficult to talk to?’: SNL UK debut mocks Starmer’s awkward call with Trump over Iran war

The UK version of Saturday Night Live opened its debut episode with a political cold open in classic style, imagining Prime Minister Keir Starmer awkwardly trying to tell US President Donald Trump that Britain wouldn’t join a war in Iran.Played by a well-disguised George Fouracres, Starmer nervously sat at his desk, a framed photo of … Read more