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Friday, March 6, 2026
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Canada's military chief says allies to talk defending Gulf states from Iran
Canada's military chief announced that allied militaries are set to meet early Friday morning to discuss a proposal to defend Gulf states from Iran. A recommendation will then be presented to the government.
US says it hit an Iranian drone carrier
The United States has reported that it struck an Iranian drone carrier in response to recent escalations in the region. This action comes amid heightened tensions and ongoing conflict.
Tech
NASA Confirms Asteroid 2024 YR4 Will Fly Past The Moon
NASA has confirmed that asteroid 2024 YR4 will safely fly past the Moon. The latest James Webb Space Telescope observations confirm that the "city killer" asteroid 2024 YR4 won't hit Earth or the moon when it whizzes by in 2032.
Google Primes Chrome for a Post-Quantum World
Google is testing a new certificate architecture in Chrome designed to protect HTTPS and TLS connections from future quantum computer attacks without slowing web performance or straining bandwidth. This initiative aims to future-proof web security against potential threats from quantum computing.
Politics
Trump fires Homeland Security secretary Kristi Noem
President Trump has fired Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem in a sudden cabinet shakeup. Markwayne Mullin is expected to be named as the replacement.
Business
Oil prices top US$81 a barrel amid Iran war, pushing global markets down
The ongoing conflict in Iran has caused oil prices to surge, reaching over $81 a barrel, which is negatively impacting global markets. The rise in oil prices is contributing to a downturn in various sectors.
Science
Scientists Cut Amyloid Plaques by 50% in Mice With Engineered Cells
Scientists have successfully reduced amyloid plaques by 50% in mice using engineered cells. This breakthrough could have significant implications for the treatment of Alzheimer's disease.
Sports
India edge England in nail-biter to storm into T20 World Cup final
India edged out England in a thrilling match to advance to the T20 World Cup final. Axar Patel's brilliance in fielding and Jasprit Bumrah's bowling were key to India's victory.








