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Drone Hit at UK Base in Cyprus: New Clues Emerge

March 5, 2026

A small unmanned aircraft struck a Royal Air Force hangar at Akrotiri, Cyprus, on Sunday. The building housed American U‑2 spy planes and caught fire, but no one was hurt and equipment inside remained intact. Initial reports had linked the drone to Iran, but the UK Ministry of Defence says that i

politics

Greek Shipping Chief Calls for Safety in Middle East Waters

March 3, 2026

The Greek government’s top shipping official has warned that the current situation in the Strait of Hormuz is “alarming. ” The area, which carries about one‑fifth of the world’s oil and gas traffic, has been shut for a fourth day. Reports say Iran may shoot at any vessel that tries to cross, raising

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France Plans to Share Nuclear Jets With Allies

March 3, 2026

France’s president has announced a bold shift in the country’s nuclear policy, saying that France will not only grow its arsenal but also allow other nations to host its nuclear‑armed aircraft for short periods. The move, revealed at a military base that houses France’s submarine fleet, signals a ne

sports

Boxing Meets Kickboxing: Usyk Faces Verhoeven at the Pyramids

February 28, 2026

A heavyweight showdown is on the horizon, with Oleksandr Usyk set to defend his WBC crown against kickboxing star Rico Verhoeven on May 23. The fight will take place in a dramatic setting: the Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. Usyk has been on a winning streak since July 2025, when he knocked out Daniel Dub

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Women’s Rights Laws Fail to Protect Women in Practice

February 24, 2026

The World Bank says many countries have laws that should help women work and earn money, but these laws are not being applied. The report shows a big gap between what the law says and what happens in real life. In its yearly survey, the bank looked at 190 countries. It gave an average score of 67

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Power Networks and a Port CEO: A Shocking Middle‑East Twist

February 18, 2026

A sudden shakeup at one of the world’s biggest port groups shows how a disgraced financier’s reach stretched far beyond the United States. The chief executive of Dubai’s DP World stepped down after his name appeared in a trove of documents released by the U. S. Department of Justice, revealing that

health

Unani Medicine: A Timeless Approach to Health

February 17, 2026

Unani medicine, a practice with roots in ancient Greece and Arabia, is all about stopping sickness before it starts. It's not just about treating one person at a time. It's about keeping whole communities healthy. This system has been around for ages. Yet, its ideas are not often used in today's hea

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The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

February 15, 2026

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The

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A New Book Fair Shows Syria’s Open‑Book Future

February 12, 2026

The Damascus book fair this month marked a turning point for the country, showing that books once banned are now on shelves and selling well. The event opened after Bashar al‑Assad’s regime fell, reflecting how the new government has changed Syria’s cultural rules. At the fair, readers could find

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Head Injuries, Not Drowning, Explain Most Deaths in Greek Shipwreck

February 11, 2026

A recent investigation into a tragic incident near the Greek island of Chios revealed that most of the 15 Afghan migrants who lost their lives did not drown. Instead, autopsies showed they suffered severe head and brain injuries when a small boat collided with a coast guard vessel on February 3. The