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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Israel Claims to Have Killed High‑Rank Iranian Officials

Israel says it has eliminated Ali Larijani, the top aide on Iran’s security council, and Gholamreza Soleimani, a senior Basij commander. The claims came from Defence Minister Israel Katz and the Israeli military’s public statement on X. Iran has neither confirmed nor denied the reports, leaving the

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Middle East Tensions, Power Outages and U. S. Policy Moves

Israel has stepped up its attacks on the group Hezbollah in Lebanon, sparking a new front that could widen the conflict with Iran. The Israeli army claims it has killed two high‑ranking Iranian commanders, though Tehran has not yet confirmed the claim. In Lebanon, a million people have been forced t

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Iran’s New Supreme Leader: A Power Play in War

A sudden shift at the top of Iran’s government has sparked a scramble among its elite. In early March, after the death of the long‑time Supreme Leader in an airstrike, a son named Mojtaba Khamenei was chosen to fill the vacuum. The selection process was far from a simple succession; it read more lik

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Dangerous Skies Over Lebanon: What the Airstrikes Mean

Israel has been dropping bombs on Lebanese towns since rockets began coming from the south. The strikes have hit homes, shelters for refugees and even a medical centre. Over 800 people in Lebanon have died and more than a million were forced to leave their houses, according to local officials.

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Airstrike in Gaza Raises Tension as Iran Conflict Hits Ceasefire

The latest strike by Israeli forces in Gaza killed at least three people, including a child, according to local health officials. The attack hit a vehicle in the western part of Khan Younis, south of the enclave. Twelve others were wounded in the same incident. Israel says it targets Hamas

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Mar 17 2026POLITICS

Families pay their last respects as Iran buries victims of recent bombings

The spring rain fell gently on Behesht-e Zahra cemetery as family after family gathered around freshly dug graves. Each plot now marked a life cut short by the sudden violence that began with airstrikes three weeks ago. Among them was Arfan Shamei, just 23, whose mother Marzia Razaei clutched his po

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Mar 17 2026BUSINESS

Boeing and Rivals Eye War Risks in Plane Parts Supply

A big U. S. plane maker recently sent a note to its suppliers asking them to check if war in the Middle East might slow down the flow of jet parts. The request came as oil prices climbed past one hundred dollars per barrel, making travel and shipping pricier. Flights and cargo routes in the region h

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Mar 15 2026POLITICS

No Talks Planned With Lebanon, Says Israeli Minister

The Israeli foreign minister has clarified that the government will not be engaging in direct discussions with Lebanon in the near future. He also denied reports that Israel is low on missile interceptors, a claim that had been circulating in the media. Earlier this week, a local newspaper suggested

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Mar 15 2026SCIENCE

Science Day at Willow Bend Turns Into a Treasure Hunt

Willow Bend’s annual Science Saturday has become a lively hunt for hidden relics, drawing families and curious minds to the park’s winding paths. The event opens with a brief welcome that explains how participants can search for small artifacts buried in the soil, each item linked to a story about l

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Protein Choice at Suhoor: How It Helps or Hinders Fighters During Ramadan

A group of 24 male combat athletes, about 27 years old and competing at a national level, took part in a study that tested how different proteins eaten before dawn (suhoor) affect their strength and power while they fast during Ramadan. The researchers used a careful design that kept the athletes bl

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