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US strikes southwest Iran in search of missing fighter pilot: Report

US strikes southwest Iran in search of missing fighter pilot: Report

Iranian source says Washington may have abandoned rescue efforts for pilot of downed US warplane

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US government probe shows no mistreatment of detainees at largest ICE detention center in state of Texas
04.04.2026

US government probe shows no mistreatment of detainees at largest ICE detention center in state of Texas

Report did find dozens of safety, security violations, which ICE says it is working to fix

US drivers feel pain at the pump as Iran war pushes gas prices higher
04.04.2026

US drivers feel pain at the pump as Iran war pushes gas prices higher

‘Do I need gas or do I need food?’ Americans say rising fuel costs are forcing tough choices as prices climb

US Senate minority leader slams Trump's 2027 budget request
03.04.2026

US Senate minority leader slams Trump's 2027 budget request

'A budget is like an X-ray: it shows what’s really going on inside. Donald Trump’s budget is rotten to the core,' says Chuck Schumer

2nd US Air Force combat plane crashes in Persian Gulf region: Report
03.04.2026

2nd US Air Force combat plane crashes in Persian Gulf region: Report

Lone pilot of A-10 Warthog was safely rescued, says New York Times, while one crew member of F-15E also shot down is still being sought

Vessel traffic via Strait of Hormuz to Asia, Latin America on the rise
03.04.2026

Vessel traffic via Strait of Hormuz to Asia, Latin America on the rise

Many ships emit different identification to indicate safe passage via the strait, such as identifying as Chinese-owned or labeling ‘food for Iran’