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Mar 20 2026POLITICS

EU pushes for peace, not strikes, in Middle East energy fight

EU leaders want no more attacks on energy and water plants in the Middle East. They worry these strikes could hurt global oil prices and make the Iran war worse. In a meeting in Brussels, the 27 countries agreed to ask everyone to stop fighting near these important buildings. They also want civil ri

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

Kharg Island: A Hot Spot in the Middle East War

The U. S. has been hitting Kharg Island, a key oil hub in Iran’s Gulf coast, during its fight with Tehran. President Trump says the island’s oil facilities were left alone, but he warned that could change if Iran blocks ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The strait is a major oil route; about 20 million

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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

U. S. Keeps Same Goals in Iran Strike Campaign

The United States says it has not changed its aims since the first air raid on Iran began at the end of February. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told reporters that the objectives set by President Biden are still in place and have not shifted. He highlighted that U. S. forces have hit about 7,

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Mar 18 2026POLITICS

Cafe Beside a Bombed Building

A building that once housed homes near Beirut’s center has turned into a cafe. Israel warned residents early Wednesday to leave before dropping an airstrike on the spot. Ahmad Aalwan and his family live above the cafe; they watched the attack from a safer distance. The cafe, called Zahyre,

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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 16 2026SPORTS

When a Call Misses: The WBC’s Near‑Miss

A game that could have ended in a different way turned out to be a lesson about human error. In the World Baseball Classic semi‑final, the United States beat the Dominican Republic 2‑1 after two controversial strike‑three calls. One call happened on a slow slider that was well below the knee,

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Mar 16 2026SPORTS

USA Wins Tense WBC Match, but Strikeout Sparks Debate

The World Baseball Classic saw the United States edge out the Dominican Republic with a close 2‑1 victory, moving on to the final round. The decisive moment came in the last inning when U. S. pitcher Mason Miller forced Dominican shortstop Geraldo Perdomo to strike out looking, and earlier in the ei

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Mar 16 2026POLITICS

Airstrike on Tehran Prison Sparks Global Outcry

A United Nations investigator announced that an Israeli bombing of Tehran’s Evin prison last year amounted to a war crime. The strike killed over 70 people, according to Iranian officials, and the site has suffered further damage from recent U. S. -Israeli attacks. The prison is known for holding po

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Mar 15 2026SPORTS

Sneaker Innovation: Fragment and Nike's Futuristic Collaboration

A new sneaker has hit the scene, and it's turning heads with its unique design. The Fragment x Nike Mind 001 is not your average shoe. It's all black with blue dots that aren't just for show. These dots are part of the shoe's cushioning and support system. The bottom of the shoe is covered in bright

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