Day: March 9, 2026

Iran Strikes Central Israel with Cluster Munitions, Killing Two

Iran Strikes Central Israel with Cluster Munitions, Killing Two

Israel Electric Corporation reported damage to electricity infrastructure across northern and central regions in Israel, causing widespread power outages.

March 9, 2026
Belgian Synagogue Targeted in Pre-Dawn Explosion

Belgian Synagogue Targeted in Pre-Dawn Explosion

Terror prosecutors are leading the investigation after an explosion outside a synagogue in Liège raised fresh fears over antisemitic violence.

March 9, 2026
New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain

New European Defence Alliances Taking Shape Without Spain

While the Paris-Berlin axis promotes new military initiatives, Madrid observes some of the most important strategic debates from the sidelines.

March 9, 2026
Iranians Voice Opposition to New Supreme Leader as War Escalates

Iranians Voice Opposition to New Supreme Leader as War Escalates

As Iran escalates attacks on Gulf energy sites, Putin signals full backing for the country’s new leader.

March 9, 2026
England Ends Hormone Treatment for Under-18s

England Ends Hormone Treatment for Under-18s

A slap in the face for so-called gender medicine—but private healthcare providers remain unaffected by the policy change.

March 9, 2026
Fury as Starmer Ties UK Food Rules to Brussels

Fury as Starmer Ties UK Food Rules to Brussels

Business leaders warn the plan could force around 500,000 UK firms to follow EU regulations, even if they do not trade with the bloc.

March 9, 2026
AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

AfD Breaks Historic Ceiling in Western Germany

The right-wing populist party reached 19% in Sunday’s state elections, while the SPD collapsed and the liberals did not make it into parliament.

March 9, 2026
Iran: Authorities Announce Penalties for Citizens Aligning with U.S. and Israel

Iran: Authorities Announce Penalties for Citizens Aligning with U.S. and Israel

The first missile strike under Iran’s new leadership hits Israeli cities—as pro-regime protests unfolded across Britain.

March 9, 2026
Belgium: Becoming a “Narco-State”?

Belgium: Becoming a “Narco-State”?

Europol revealed that more than 70% of the cocaine entering Europe came through Antwerp and Rotterdam in 2024.

March 9, 2026
Europe Emerges as World’s Largest Arms Importer, New Report Finds

Europe Emerges as World’s Largest Arms Importer, New Report Finds

American arms deliveries to Europe soared 217%, while Ukraine became the largest recipient of major weapons over the past five years.

March 9, 2026
Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as Iran’s Third Supreme Leader

Mojtaba Khamenei Takes Power as Iran’s Third Supreme Leader

The son of former Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has taken power in Tehran as new Supreme Leader despite significant U.S. opposition to his succession.

March 9, 2026
AfD Continues Its Rise as Germany’s Main Opposition Force in Baden-Württemberg Elections

AfD Continues Its Rise as Germany’s Main Opposition Force in Baden-Württemberg Elections

AfD candidate Bernhard Pepperl captured the direct mandate in Mannheim I with 22.3% of the first votes, ahead of both CDU and Green rivals.

March 9, 2026