CONFLICT

Mar 31 2026POLITICS

Kerosene’s comeback shows how global tensions mess with daily life

In India, kerosene used to be the fuel of frustration. Families used it not because they liked the smell but because it was cheap and easy to find. Many households relied on it for tasks like heating water, especially in places where modern gas wasn’t an option. But kerosene had a dark side too. The

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Mar 30 2026TECHNOLOGY

Crypto Money Helps Buy Cheap Drones for Russia and Iran

When people want to buy a cheap drone online, it is hard for governments to know who bought it and why. The new study shows that groups connected to Russia and Iran are using digital money, or crypto, to pay for these drones. Crypto is recorded on a public ledger called the blockchain. By looking a

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Mar 29 2026RELIGION

Peaceful Voice, Not a War Chant

Pope Leo spoke to thousands in St. Peter’s Square on Palm Sunday, a day that marks the start of the holy week before Easter for Catholics worldwide. He said God does not answer prayers from those who start wars, describing such leaders as having “hands full of blood. ” The pope’s words came amid the

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

US Troops Arrive as Trump Weighs Possible Ground Action

U. S. forces are moving toward the Middle East, bringing a mix of marines and airborne soldiers to a region where diplomatic talks with Iran are still fragile. The deployment includes about 2, 000 paratroopers from the 82nd Airborne who can drop into action within a day of notice, and several hundre

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Iran’s Drone Attack Hits U. S. Troops at Saudi Base

The war in the Middle East has pushed the number of American soldiers wounded to more than 300. A recent strike on Saudi Arabia’s Prince Sultan air base by Iran sent six ballistic missiles and 29 drones crashing into the facility, injuring at least 15 U. S. personnel, some seriously. Earlier estimat

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Saudi Base Hit by Missile, 12 U. S. Injured

A missile strike on the Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia left 12 Americans hurt, with two suffering serious injuries and the rest experiencing lighter wounds. The attack also set a KC‑135 refueling plane ablaze, according to a senior U. S. official who spoke to Fox News. Analysts say the strik

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

Pakistan Steps In to Calm Middle East Tensions

Pakistan has announced that it will host a two‑day meeting with Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt to discuss ways to ease the conflict that began last month. The talks are aimed at finding a path toward reducing hostilities in the region. Foreign ministers from the four countries will meet to talk abo

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Mar 28 2026POLITICS

U. S. Plans Limited Iran Action Without Ground Forces

Officials in Washington believe they can handle Iran’s military threats without sending soldiers into combat. Speaking after meetings with global allies, a top diplomat said the U. S. expects to wrap up its campaign in weeks, not months. The focus is on weakening Iran’s ability to launch missiles an

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Mar 26 2026SPORTS

Yale’s Hidden Locker‑Room Conflict

A mother of three former Yale swimmers says her children were forced to compete against transgender athletes and that the school’s sports office tried to keep them quiet. She tells a story that starts with her older daughter, who swam for Yale from 2018 to 2023, facing a well‑known transgender swimm

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Mar 26 2026POLITICS

China Calls for Calm in Middle East Conflict

China has asked all parties involved in the current fighting between Iran and other forces to open the door for honest and meaningful talks that could bring peace. The statement came from a spokesperson for the Chinese foreign ministry, who said it is urgent to push for dialogue and use any chanc

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