Posts by Amelia Frost
Pete Hegseth Sparks Criticism For Scheduling Fundraiser Appearance During Wartime
As U.S. troops continue to risk their lives fighting in the Middle East, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed that he plans to attend an event in Iowa later this month despite the ongoing hostilities. U.S. and Israel launched a joint military operation against Iran on February 28, killing supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iran…
Read MoreBitcoin Rockets Past $71,000 Despite Geopolitical Turmoil
Bitcoin on Wednesday climbed back above the key $71,000 level, signalling a rebound in sentiment across the broader crypto market after recent volatility. Traders said the world’s largest cryptocurrency extended its gains despite ongoing uncertainty stemming from geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. According to Bloomberg, markets rallied on Wednesday with Bitcoin briefly hitting highs…
Read MoreTop U.S. Official In Cuba Says The Regime Will Fall Before The End of The Year: ‘We Believe Change Is Coming’
The U.S.’s top official in Cuba said he believes the regime will fall before the end of the year. Mike Hammer said “we believe change is coming” and it will happen in “2026,” according to the Miami Herald. “The dictatorship will end,” Hammer said in Spanish at an event during the weekend. He went on…
Read MoreIran Reportedly Approached U.S. To Discuss Ending The War, But So Far The Offer Is Not Considered Serious
Iran reportedly reached out to the U.S. a day after the war began to discuss terms to end it, but U.S. officials don’t think either party is currently ready to take an offramp, according to a new report. The New York Times detailed that Tehran made the offer to the CIA through another country’s spy…
Read More(VIDEO) Israeli F-35 Downs Iranian Yak-130 in Historic First Dogfight Over Tehran Amid Escalating War
An Israeli Air Force F-35I “Adir” stealth fighter jet shot down an Iranian Air Force Yakovlev Yak-130 combat trainer over the skies of Tehran on Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces announced, marking the first confirmed air-to-air kill of a manned aircraft by an F-35 and the Israeli military’s first fighter-on-fighter engagement in nearly four decades.…
Read MoreSam Altman Hands Over AI Control to Pentagon
Sam Altman has effectively handed the keys of his AI empire to the Pentagon, marking a seismic shift in how the world’s most powerful code is governed. Internal memos reveal that ‘operational decisions’ now rest with government officials, moving the lab away from its civilian roots. This transition cements the startup’s new role as a…
Read MoreMelania Trump Takes UN Security Council Chair as US-Iran Tensions Rise
First Lady Melania Trump made history on 2 March 2026 as the first spouse of a sitting world leader to preside over the UN Security Council, calling for ‘peace through education’ while the US military continues its offensive against Iran. As the US assumed the rotating presidency in March, Melania led a session titled ‘Children,…
Read MoreFighter Jets Deployed in 2026 US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Key Aircraft in Operation Epic Fury
WASHINGTON — The joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Epic Fury by the United States and Operation Roaring Lion by Israel, has featured an extensive array of fighter jets since strikes began Feb. 28, 2026. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) and the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have employed fifth-generation stealth fighters, fourth-generation multirole aircraft…
Read MoreRuben Gallego Slams U.S. Delay To Urge Citizens To Leave The Middle East Amid Iran War: ‘Inexcusable And Incompetent’
Democratic Sen. Ruben Gallego slammed the State Department’s notice urging U.S. citizens to leave over a dozen countries in the Middle East as the war in Iran rages on. Gallego made reference to a social media publication from journalist Gregg Carlstrom, the Middle Eastern correspondent for The Economist, who noted that the agency “waited until…
Read MoreDow Jones Plunges Over 1,100 Points as Iran Conflict Escalates, Oil Surges to Multi-Year Highs
NEW YORK — The Dow Jones Industrial Average tumbled more than 1,100 points in early trading on March 3, 2026, as the deepening U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran triggered a sharp global risk-off move, sending oil prices soaring and reigniting inflation fears across Wall Street. Dow Jones The blue-chip index (^DJI) fell as much as 1,238…
Read More10 Things You Must Know About the B-1B Lancer: ‘Bone’ Bomber Strikes Deep in Iran Amid 2026 Conflict
The U.S. Air Force’s B-1B Lancer, nicknamed the “Bone,” has surged back into the spotlight with its high-profile strikes deep inside Iran as part of Operation Epic Fury, the ongoing U.S.-led campaign against Iranian military infrastructure in early March 2026. B-1B Lancer On March 2, 2026, U.S. Central Command confirmed that B-1B Lancers flew nonstop…
Read MoreIran Strikes Disrupt Flights: Why Travel Insurance May Not Pay Out
Thousands of passengers are facing a travel nightmare as airspace closures across the Middle East ground flights and reveal a brutal reality: your standard travel insurance may not cover acts of war. Following coordinated military strikes on 27 February 2026, major hubs in Dubai, Doha, and Tel Aviv have seen departure boards flicker red. While…
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