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

March 20, 2026

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

politics

Kharg Island: A Hot Spot in the Middle East War

March 19, 2026

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

politics

Temporary Rule Break Helps U. S. Shipments Flow

March 19, 2026

The United States has lifted a long‑standing shipping law for 60 days. The rule, known as the Jones Act, usually keeps all U. S. domestic cargo on American‑built and -crew vessels. President Trump said the change will let foreign ships move oil, gas, fertilizer and coal between U. S. ports. The Jon

politics

Japan Leader Heads to Washington Amid Middle East Tensions

March 19, 2026

The Japanese prime minister will visit the White House for the first time since a former U. S. president asked Japan to help patrol a vital sea route in the Middle East. She arrives as the U. S. faces a new conflict involving Iran, and her trip is meant to strengthen ties with Washington while ke

sports

“Upsets Ahead: When the Big Seeds Might Drop”

March 19, 2026

Florida, the top seed in the South bracket, looks strong on paper because of its big frontcourt. Yet its guard play is weak, with a low shooting percentage from beyond the arc and many turnovers. A game against Houston could be tough, because the Cougars are a top‑five team and will play close to ho

politics

U. S. , Allies Ready New Weapons as Iran Moves Up the Threat Scale

March 19, 2026

The United States has begun using different kinds of aircraft to counter Iranian drones. Instead of long‑range missiles, the U. S. is now deploying Apache helicopters and A‑10 jets in a new plan announced by top military leaders. This change shows the U. S. is advancing its tactics, but offici

entertainment

Reality Star’s Drama Hits TV and Sponsors

March 19, 2026

Taylor Frankie Paul, who first gained fame on MomTok before starring in Hulu’s “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives, ” is now at the center of a domestic‑violence investigation that could change how her shows run. Police in Utah opened a case involving Paul and her ex‑boyfriend, Dakota Mortensen, who toget

politics

Satellite Shots Reveal War Damage Across the Middle East

March 19, 2026

Recent satellite images now give a clearer picture of how much damage has been done in the Middle East since the conflict began on Feb. 28. They show burning ships, ruined buildings, and fires that have spread to airports and air bases. One of the most striking photos shows ships on fire in Bandar

crime

The Arrest of a Notorious Drug Gang Boss

March 19, 2026

A key member of one of Ecuador’s largest drug trafficking groups has been taken into custody in Mexico City, marking a major step for law‑enforcement agencies across the region. The suspect, known by the nickname “Little Wolf, ” was previously wanted for his role in the 2023 murder of a president

politics

Europe Stays Out of Middle East War, Focuses on Energy Prices

March 19, 2026

In Brussels, European leaders gathered to talk about how the fighting in the Middle East is pushing up oil and gas costs. They said they will not send troops to help the United States or Israel protect the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil. The meeting started with worries about rising en