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Israel targets Iran's security forces and leadership as Iran presses attacks across the region

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Explosions sounded in Iran's capital on Wednesday as the war with the United States and Israel entered its fifth day, with Israel targeting the Iranian leadership and security forces and the Islamic Republic responding with missile barrages and drone attacks on Israel and across the Persian Gulf region.

The blasts in Tehran came at dawn, according to Iran state television. Israel's military said its air defenses had been activated to intercept Iranian missiles targeting Israel and explosions were heard around Jerusalem.

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Asian shares swoon and Kospi sinks 12%, as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher

BANGKOK (AP) — Asian shares tumbled Wednesday, with South Korea's benchmark plunging more than 12%, while oil prices climbed even higher as the war with Iran widened.

Worries over Iran have hammered most world markets, spooking investors who fear more spikes for oil prices may grind down the global economy and sap corporate profits.

“I think the Iran situation is getting out of hand, and I think that U.S. President Donald Trump miscalculated enormously," said Francis Lun, CEO of Venturesmart Asia. “The situation is very grim."

South Korea's Kospi led... Read More

GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair

Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales of Texas was forced into a primary runoff with his GOP opponent in Tuesday's vote as he faces calls to resign over allegations of having an affair with an aide.

Gonzales, who has said he won't step down, entered the nation's first big primary of 2026 under pressure from fellow House Republicans after published reports last month that alleged to show explicit text messages between him and the former staffer.

The three-term congressman now faces another rematch with GOP challenger Brandon Herrera, a gun manufacturer and YouTube... Read More

GOP headed to runoff while Democrats are too early to call in pivotal Texas US Senate primaries

DALLAS (AP) — Longtime Sen. John Cornyn and MAGA favorite Ken Paxton are heading to a May runoff in Texas’ Republican Senate primary, setting up what's expected to be a nasty and expensive second round and a renewed push to win the endorsement of President Donald Trump.

On the Democratic side, Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett and state Rep. James Talarico were in a close race, competing for their party's nomination and the right to face the winner of the Cornyn-Paxton runoff in November.

Texas, along with North Carolina and Arkansas, kicked off midterm elections with... Read More

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

WASHINGTON (AP) — The midterms are here.

The 2026 campaign kicked off Tuesday with high-profile primary elections in Texas, where Republican Sen. John Cornyn is heading toward a runoff vote against state attorney general Ken Paxton. Democrats were deciding between state Rep. James Talarico and U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett.

For all the focus on Texas, elections in North Carolina could have a bigger impact on which party ultimately wins the Senate majority in the fall.

In the first election since President Donald Trump joined Israel in launching dramatic... Read More

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Israel targets Iran's security forces and leadership as Iran presses attacks across the region

Asian shares swoon and Kospi sinks 12%, as the war with Iran widens and oil surges higher

GOP Texas congressman to face primary runoff after allegations of an affair

GOP headed to runoff while Democrats are too early to call in pivotal Texas US Senate primaries

Takeaways from the first elections of the 2026 midterm campaigns

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