The Daily Populous

Monday March 16th, 2026 night edition

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Iran’s foreign minister said that Russia and China are providing Tehran with military assistance as part of a broader strategic partnership amid ongoing tensions with the United States and Israel.

“In the past we had close cooperation, which continues to this day, and this also includes military assistance,” Araghchi said.

According to Politico, Araghchi described Russia and China as strategic partners for Tehran as tensions continue between Iran, the United States, and Israel.

His remarks come as geopolitical friction in the Middle East remains high following the escalation involving Iran and Western-backed regional actors.

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Russian leader Vladimir Putin could be assisting Iran as a response to Washington’s military and financial support for Ukraine.

Iran has supplied Russia with Shahed drones that Moscow has used during its war against Ukraine.

Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russia had transferred drones and intelligence to Iran that were later used in attacks on US military facilities in the Middle East. »

America’s Smoking Habit Just Hit a Wild Milestone That Once Seemed Impossible

Authored by gizmodo.com

Research out this week shows how the smoking rate in America has plummeted to a record low.

In 1964, the same year the U.S. surgeon general issued his report outlining the now-established dangers of smoking, 42% of adults reported smoking.

Following that report and a widespread public health campaign, the smoking rate slowly but steadily declined over time. »

Tucker Carlson says Trump’s Justice Department is coming for him

Authored by independent.co.uk
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Right-wing media commentator Tucker Carlson claims President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice could be building a criminal case against him.

In a clip shared Saturday evening on X, Carlson said the CIA is “preparing some kind of criminal referral” against him to the Justice Department “on the basis of a supposed crime.”

Tucker Carlson claimed the CIA and DOJ could be building a criminal case against him ( AFP via Getty Images ). »

Joe Rogan says Trump, 79, 'doesn't have much to lose' because he is about to die soon

Authored by irishstar.com

Joe Rogan says Trump, 79, 'doesn't have much to lose' because he is about to die soon.

Joe Rogan continues to rail against President Donald Trump as he breaks away from him on the war in Iran.

On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience Rogan said that Trump's advanced age means that he is more likely to engage in conflicts because he won't be around to face the repercussions. »