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NewsFeedUS President Donald Trump said the United States is “way ahead of schedule” in its war with Iran, responding to a reporter’s questions about when the war will end. Trump also claimed Iran had been “decimated.” Published On 14 Mar 202614 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

Washington — President Trump on Friday released two renderings of the exterior of the Kennedy Center after its planned renovations, which are slated to be finished in 2028. Mr. Trump said last month that the performing arts center would close for two years, beginning July 4, for renovations. Mr. Trump said he expected the project to cost about $200 million, below the $250 million for renovations that Congress approved last year. From the renderings, the building’s exterior looks similar to the current layout. Cherry blossom trees replace the willow trees that long adorned the terrace overlooking the Potomac River, but were removed…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! As spring break gets underway, travel agencies are issuing their own warnings about travel in Mexico following last month’s cartel attacks.The State Department classifies Mexico at a Level 2 – “exercise increased caution” because of terrorism, crime and kidnapping threats.”Many violent crimes take place in Mexico,” the State Department’s warning issued last summer says. “They include homicide, kidnapping, carjacking, and robbery. There is a risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in Mexico.”The threats also vary from region to region, for instance, the State Department classifies several states in…

Grammy-winning artist James Blake speaks about making his first solo album as an independent artist. He talks to Anthony Mason about why he decided to leave his record label, what it’s like to work with some of the world’s biggest musicians and the passion behind his music.

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the US-Saudi Investment Forum at the Kennedy Center in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2025.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesLess than six weeks after Elon Musk merged SpaceX and xAI in a deal he valued at $1.25 trillion, the world’s richest person is acknowledging that his artificial intelligence startup “was not built right first time around, so is being rebuilt from the foundations up.”Musk took to X, which is now owned by SpaceX, to make the comment after a number of xAI’s co-founders recently hit the exits. The most…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A former Pennsylvania mayor is facing child sex offense charges two weeks after resigning his position after being in office for less than a month after allegedly grooming a boy while volunteering in the theater community. Chad Alan-Carr resigned just two weeks into his term as mayor of Gettysburg in what he described as personal matters unrelated to city business. Carr, 48, is charged with felony counts of sexual abuse of children and criminal solicitation to commit sexual abuse of children and a misdemeanor count of corruption of minors, according to court records.  Former…

The Ford government is seeking a last-minute injunction to block a demonstration relating to the conflict in the Middle East, which is set to be held in downtown Toronto on Saturday. The annual Al-Quds Day protest is scheduled to take place outside the United States consulate. It is held on the last Friday of Ramadan and described by organizers as “a global day against imperialist and Zionist war and aggression.”Toronto police have already moved to restrict airspace above the demonstration and planned to send specialist officers to the scene to ” help reduce tensions.”Now, Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he…

The crabs are cooking, the drinks are cold, the crowds are gathering and the State government has recommitted to the Channel 7 Mandurah Crab Fest.The iconic Crab Fest celebrates its 25th anniversary on Saturday, and the government, through Tourism Western Australia, have locked it in for three more years with a funding agreement until 2028.More than 100,000 people descend on Mandurah for the event, delivering strong economic benefits to the Peel region, supporting local businesses, accommodation providers, and hospitality venues.Camera IconThouands of community members descend on Mandurah for the iconic Crab Fest. Credit: City of MandurahDJ Havana Brown will headline…

JAKARTA: Two men on a motorbike threw acid in the face of an Indonesian rights activist, leaving him badly hurt and prompting calls on Friday (Mar 13) for a thorough investigation amid concerns of democratic backsliding in the country.Andrie Yunus, deputy coordinator of the KontraS rights group, sustained serious injuries to his face, an eye, hands and chest in the attack in Jakarta late Thursday.Andrie was riding a motorbike when he was approached by two men on a scooter, one of whom threw acid at him, according to KontraS coordinator Dimas Bagus Arya. Both attackers had their faces concealed.Andrie, who…

Rights groups have slammed United States Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth for saying that “no quarter” will be shown to Iran, as the US and Israel continue their military campaign against the country.“We will keep pressing. We will keep pushing, keep advancing. No quarter, no mercy for our enemies,” Hegseth told reporters on Friday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listUnder the Hague Convention and other international treaties, it is illegal to threaten that no quarter will be given.Domestic laws, such as the 1996 War Crimes Act, also prohibit such policies. US military manuals likewise warn that threats of “no…