Published On 29 Mar 202629 Mar 2026 South African sprinter Caster Semenya, a two-time Olympic 800-metres champion, says the International Olympic Committee’s …
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At least 15 U.S. military personnel were wounded in an Iranian attack on Saudi Arabia and Yemen’s Houthi rebels entered the war …
No one has done more than Donald Trump to assert the “primacy of nations” in today’s world, to quote his National Security …
NewsFeed US President Donald Trump said Iran is ‘being decimated’ and signaled that talks are underway, claiming Tehran is seeking a deal …
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Cuban Americans face scrutiny for sending goods back to the island
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogCuban Americans who ship goods to relatives on the island are now seen as propping up Cuba’s communist regime as the economy …
Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Latin America Brief. The highlights this week: Some Latin American countries expand cooperation with partners in Africa, …
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Malaysia’s ships allowed to pass Strait of Hormuz, PM Anwar says | US-Israel war on Iran News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogMalaysian leader says oil tankers granted clearance by Iran as government introduces measures to conserve fuel. Published On 27 Mar 202627 Mar …
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Southeast Asia turns to nuclear as Iran war disrupts energy supplies : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogFILE -Construction workers walk to a data center building under construction in Sedenak Tech Park in Johor state of Malaysia, Sept. 27, …
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The Islamic Republic’s Rhetoric About Iranian Civilization Is Hollow
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIn moments of crisis, Iran’s leaders do not speak about the future but about eternity. As military pressure mounts, they invoke not …
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Tehran issues warning to regional neighbour if Iranian island occupied | US-Israel war on Iran News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogA senior official in Tehran has warned that intelligence reports suggest that “Iran’s enemies” are planning to occupy an Iranian island with …
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A surprising number and variety of Americans want the military to save us from the politicians they have elected to high office. …
NewsFeed Elbit Systems, Israel’s largest weapons manufacturer, has seen rapid growth as wars intensify across Iran, Palestine, and Lebanon. Al Jazeera’s Hala …
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Former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent’s resignation letter raises a question that’s going to become increasingly important in the coming months and …
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At least one killed after Colombian military plane crashes on takeoff | Military News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogAir Force says plane was carrying 114 passengers and 11 crew members, and authorities are investigating the cause of the crash. Published …
Commercial vessels in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz on March 22, 2026 in northern Ras al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates. …
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Robert Mueller III, a Public Servant Who Became a Political Target
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogRobert Mueller III, who led the FBI in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks—overseeing its rapid modernization as an intelligence and counterterrorism …
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Did Israel miscalculate Iranian military capabilities? | US-Israel war on Iran News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIranian missiles have struck the towns of Arad and Dimona near an Israeli nuclear research centre in what Iran says was a …
ADRIAN MA, HOST: In waging war with Iran, the U.S. military is using some of the most advanced and expensive weapons that …
U.S. President Donald Trump doesn’t like to lose. And as his chances of pulling off a win in the war on Iran …
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Japan beat Australia to lift Women’s Asian Cup title | Football News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogJapan edges tournament hosts Australia 1-0 in the Women’s Asian Cup final to claim third title in four editions. Published On 21 …
Nozlee Samadzadeh’s haft sin — a traditional table set for Nowruz featuring symbolic objects. Sarah Ventre/NPR hide caption toggle caption Sarah Ventre/NPR …
As the war in Iran enters its fourth week, attacks on the region’s energy infrastructure are disrupting the economy around the world. …
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Iran developing a ‘vetting system’ for Strait of Hormuz transit: Report | US-Israel war on Iran News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogLloyd’s List reports that ships could be allowed to pass through ‘safe corridor’ once they are approved by Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps. …
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Reports say President Trump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed : NPR
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogTwo leading democracy watchdog organizations are releasing studies this week that evaluate the state of American democracy after President Trump’s first year. …
Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump said that there is “practically nothing left to target” in Iran and that the U.S.-Israeli war …
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Israeli air raids devastate southern Lebanon, dozens killed in two days | Israel attacks Lebanon News
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogThe UN reports more than one million displaced in Lebanon as Israeli attacks escalate, with children making up one-third. Published On 19 …
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Iran war hinders the flow of U.N. aid through the Gulf to communities in need
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogIt’s not just oil tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz. U.N. aid shipments are also hindered by the war in Iran.
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Trump’s Iran War Destroys MAGA’s Alliance With Europe’s Far Right Populists
by AiNewsBlogby AiNewsBlogOne would expect Tino Chrupalla, the co-chair of Germany’s ascendant right-wing populist party, the Alternative for Germany (AfD), to declare his ardent …
