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Mar 14 2026POLITICS

Why the Hormuz Strait Still Holds the World’s Oil in Its Grip

The war in the Middle East made oil prices jump past $100 a barrel for the first time in almost four years. That sharp rise showed how much the world depends on one narrow waterway. The Strait of Hormuz is the only route out of the Persian Gulf that lets huge amounts of oil and gas reach global mark

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Mar 02 2026POLITICS

Putin Promises to Tell Iran About UAE's Concerns

Vladimir Putin spoke with UAE leader Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Monday. He said he would forward the Emirati complaints about Iranian attacks to Tehran. The UAE says its land is not a launchpad for strikes against Iran, so it finds the Iranian bombings unjustified. Putin told the UAE preside

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Feb 27 2026POLITICS

Pak vs Taliban: Who Holds the Power on the Battlefield?

The night before, fighting across the Pakistan‑Afghanistan border grew sharper. Both sides say they lost many fighters, and Pakistan’s defence chief called the situation an “open war. ” This shows why people keep asking how the two armies compare. Pakistan’s military is built on steady recruitment

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Feb 27 2026FINANCE

Asian Markets Dip as AI Buzz and Middle East Tension Steer Investors Toward Safety

Asian stock indices slipped during the trading day, with Japan’s market mirroring a decline seen on U. S. exchanges after mixed signals from the tech giant Nvidia. Investors shifted away from riskier assets, turning instead to the yen and U. S. Treasury bonds for steadiness. The move came amid a b

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Boat Shooting Near Cuba Leaves Four Dead

A small boat registered in Florida was hit by Cuban border guards, killing four people and wounding six others. The victims were rescued and treated for their injuries, according to Cuban officials who also released the vessel’s registration number. U. S. Vice President J. D. Vance said he had limit

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Feb 24 2026POLITICS

Border Clash After Airstrikes: A Fresh Look at the Pakistan‑Afghanistan Tension

Pakistani and Afghan troops fired back and forth along their shared border, each side blaming the other for starting the fight. The sparks came a few days after Pakistan launched airstrikes into Afghanistan, which had already pushed the fragile ceasefire to its limits. The border is 2, 600 kilometre

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Feb 23 2026CRYPTO

Bitcoin Slides Below $65, 000 Amid Trade and Tension Fears

The world’s oldest digital coin slipped past $65, 000 on Monday, adding to a 5 % drop that began the day before. At one point it fell as low as $64, 830 and closed the weekend at $64, 324 – its lowest since early February. By mid‑morning the price was down over 2 % at $65, 836. Market chatter point

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Feb 17 2026POLITICS

Trump's Backdoor Role in Iran Nuclear Talks

The U. S. President, Donald Trump, recently mentioned he would have a part in the upcoming discussions between the U. S. and Iran. These talks are scheduled to start soon in Geneva and focus on Iran's nuclear program. Trump clarified that his involvement would be indirect, but he still thinks it's c

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Feb 16 2026POLITICS

U. S. and Iran: A Tense Standoff

The Middle East is heating up, and it's all about Iran's nuclear program. Former Rep. Peter King thinks the U. S. military buildup in the region sends a clear message to Iran. He believes Iran should have gotten the hint last year that President Trump isn't bluffing. King says Trump has been putting

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Feb 13 2026POLITICS

West’s Three Big Moves to Stay Ahead of Growing Threats

The first point asks what the West can do to keep up with foes that are increasingly working together. The Arctic incident last month shows how Russia and China can turn a shared goal into real tension with the United States. The message is that enemies are not playing a game of borders; they are bu

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