INTERNATIONAL

Mar 21 2026POLITICS

New Year, New Name: What Iran’s Leader Really Said About the Economy and Recent Tensions

Iran’s top leader recently shared a public message as the Persian New Year began. Instead of the usual greetings, he labeled 2024 as the “year of a resistance economy under national unity and security. ” The announcement came through a widely used messaging app, showing how leaders now blend traditi

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Mar 18 2026ENTERTAINMENT

Filipino films aim for global stage with bold and diverse stories

Go Asia Entertainment Philippines is showing off five fresh titles at FilMart 2026 in Hong Kong, proving Filipino filmmakers can mix genres without stepping on tired clichés. Instead of relying on familiar action or romance tropes, the lineup leans into genres rarely seen from the country: a cross-c

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Oil Routes, Alliances and the New Middle‑East Tension

Israel claimed it had struck a Tehran building that supported Iran’s space plans, calling the site a hub for military satellites. Photos on social media show damage to a research institute in central Tehran, linked to the Chamran‑1 satellite launched last year. Meanwhile, three Pakistani tankers hav

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Mar 15 2026EDUCATION

Crossing Borders for Learning

An American student started his journey in a New York state university, earning a political science degree. In 2015 he spent the summer in Wuhan as part of an exchange program, then a decade later returned to China for a graduate degree in global health while interning at a medical university.

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Mar 14 2026SPORTS

Kevin Vallejos: From Batán to the UFC Octagon

Kevin Vallejos grew up in Batán, a quiet town near Mar del Plata in Argentina. He began training in mixed‑martial arts when he was 16, just for fun. The idea of fighting in the UFC never crossed his mind at first. In September 2023, he faced Jean Silva on Dana White’s Contender Series. He lost and

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Mar 11 2026POLITICS

The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

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Mar 07 2026POLITICS

A Pakistani Man Convicted for a Plot Against U. S. Leaders

A man from Pakistan was found guilty last Friday of planning to kill former U. S. President Donald Trump and other political figures in 2022, according to a U. S. justice department statement. The alleged scheme was supposedly ordered by Iran after Washington shot down an Iranian military commander

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Evacuations Begin as Middle East Flights Stall

The war that started on Saturday forced many people to stay in the Middle East, and only a few flights are leaving now. UAE airlines like Etihad, Emirates, and FlyDubai started a limited number of trips from Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Most scheduled flights were still canceled: over 90 % of Dubai’s

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