Notable Events Around the World on - 2026-03-06

U.S. Restarts Diplomatic Relations With Venezuela

A protest last month in Caracas, Venezuela’s capital, demanding freedom for political prisoners.

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US House joins Senate to vote down war powers resolution

The US House of Representatives has joined the Senate in killing a war powers resolution for the war in Iran.

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About Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders Project

The Advanced Air Mobility Pathfinders (AAMP) project accelerates advanced air mobility technologies for wildfire response and urban transportation through real-world demonstrations and strategic pa...

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Not Just Oil: In Venezuela, U.S. Interior Secretary Pushes for Mining Access

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and Delcy Rodríguez, Venezuela’s new leader, in Caracas on Wednesday.

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Canadian teen died from drowning after dingo attack in Australia

The body of Piper James was found in January surrounded by dingoes on the island of K'Gari.

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Anthropic to challenge DOD’s supply chain label in court

Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei said he plans to challenge the Department of Defense's designation of the AI firm as a supply chain risk. He claims most Anthropic customers are unaffected by the label.

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Who is Ahmad Vahidi, the IRGC’s new commander?

Ahmad Vahidi takes command of Iran's Revolutionary Guards as the country battles a devastating US-Israeli assault.

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State Department Is Accused of Slow Assistance in Iran War for Americans Abroad

Passengers evacuated from the Middle East arrived at Dulles International Airport on Thursday.

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US says Iran missile attacks down 90% after strikes from B-2 bombers

The US says B-2 bombers have dropped dozens of 2,000-pound bombs on buried Iranian ballistic missile launchers.

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Superfood Fuels Mating Frenzy for Critically Endangered Kakapo

A kakapo with eggs on Anchor Island, in New Zealand. The island is known for lacking of the kind of predators that threaten the parrots.

nytimes.com

Trump says Iran wants to ‘make a deal’ to end the war

Iran’s foreign minister Abbas Araghchi says the country is not asking for a ceasefire

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These women fought in Ethiopia's last civil war and warn against another one

Female fighters recall how the conflict in the northern Tigray destroyed their lives, as fears grow that fighting could resume.

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