CONFLICT

Mar 11 2026BUSINESS

Gas Prices Soar as Middle East Tensions Spike

The market stayed calm on Wednesday, even though hostilities between Iran and Israel—along with strikes against U. S. allies—continued to flare. Traders around the globe kept a close eye on the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow channel that links the world’s top oil producers to buyers. This passage carrie

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

Drones Strike Goma, Killing Aid Worker and Heightening East Congo Tension

A sudden drone attack on the city of Goma in eastern Congo caused three deaths, including a French aid worker. The incident marks the first drone strike in Goma since rebels from the AFC/M23 group took control last year. Rebel fighters blamed the Congolese army for launching the drones, claimi

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Russia Urges Peace in Middle East Crisis

A conversation on Friday night saw Russia’s leader reach out to Iran’s head of state, offering sympathy for the heavy losses in the current conflict. The dialogue highlighted concerns over many civilian deaths linked to what Russia calls “armed aggression” involving Israel and the United States. Pre

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Mar 07 2026SPORTS

Celtics Fans, Lakers Tension, and a Family’s Unexpected Day in LA

The game at Crypto. com Arena turned into more than just a 120‑point loss for the Lakers. Fans of the Celtics, led by seasoned season‑ticket holder Ted Lorden and his two sons, found themselves in a heated exchange with opposing fans during the final minutes. Lorden, who arrived wearing a Jaylen Bro

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

Kurds, Trump and a Fragmented Iran: A New Chessboard

"The United States and Israel appear to be reshaping the Middle East by encouraging Kurdish fighters in Iran to spark conflict that could split the nation. The plan, if it exists, would aim to weaken Tehran’s grip and create a power vacuum that the Kurds might try to fill. In recent reports, Trum

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Mar 06 2026POLITICS

Travel Chaos Threatens Danish Votes Abroad

Denmark’s election on March 24 faces a new hurdle: voters overseas may not get their ballots in time. The country’s government warned that fighting in the Middle East is disrupting flights and mail routes, making it hard for postal votes to reach Denmark before the count. Key airports such as

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Friends of Iran Lose Their Hands

Iran has long lived on the fringes of Western politics, but it kept close ties with several nations that shared its distrust of the United States. Back in the day, Turkey and India traded goods with Iran and sometimes coordinated on security matters. China bought oil from Tehran at low prices, wh

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Religions, Politics and the Risk of a Bigger Middle East War

The recent U. S. and Israeli air strikes on Iran have set off a chain reaction that could pull the entire region into a larger conflict. The goal was to blunt what President Trump called an imminent nuclear threat, but the fallout is far more complex. A key point of tension is the death of Iran’s

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Israel Plans New Attacks on Iran’s Hidden Missile Bunkers

Israel has moved into a second stage of its campaign against Iran, targeting underground missile storage sites. The move follows the first week’s strikes that hit Iranian leaders and sparked a wider regional conflict, with Israel and the U. S. attacking targets in Iran, Lebanon, Iraq and the Gulf.

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Health Facilities Under Attack in Iran

The World Health Organization confirmed that 13 attacks have targeted health care sites in Iran, and one attack was reported in Lebanon. Four medical workers lost their lives, while 25 others were wounded. During a press briefing, the WHO director‑general said no blame was assigned. He noted that f

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