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Arson Against Ambulances Sparks New Arrests

March 26, 2026

Police in London have released two men on bail after they were arrested for setting fire to four ambulances that belong to a Jewish charity. The men, aged 45 and 47, are still being investigated for an antisemitic hate crime. They were taken into custody last Wednesday on suspicion of arson that cou

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Israel Plans a New “Safe” Zone in Southern Lebanon

March 26, 2026

Israel has ordered people living south of the Litani River to leave. The move comes after Hezbollah fired rockets at Israeli towns and sparked a larger conflict with Israel and Gaza. The Litani River is about 30 kilometres from the border, and roughly eight percent of Lebanon lies to its south.

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Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

March 26, 2026

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

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Malaysia Secures Safe Passage for Its Ships Through the Hormuz Strait

March 26, 2026

The Malaysian Prime Minister spoke on television after talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other countries. He said Malaysian ships can now cross the Strait of Hormuz safely. He thanked Iran’s president for allowing the passage. The Malaysian government plans to release oil tankers an

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Tuk‑Tuk Drivers Shut Down as Fuel Costs Skyrocket

March 26, 2026

The streets of Mogadishu feel quieter now that many tuk‑tuk operators have pulled their vehicles out of service. Rising fuel prices, tied to the ongoing tensions in Iran that choke oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz, have made it impossible for these small three‑wheelers to stay profitable. Pa

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China Calls for Calm in Middle East Conflict

March 26, 2026

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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Russia Happy With Zelenskiy’s Take on US Donbas Deal

March 26, 2026

Russia welcomed a recent statement by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, who said the United States will only back Ukraine’s security if the country gives up control of Donbas, according to a senior Kremlin official. Kirill Dmitriev, the Russian special envoy for U. S. talks, told reporters t

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Defence Budgets Surge: NATO Members Boost Spending in 2025

March 26, 2026

NATO’s members, including Canada, lifted their defence budgets by about 20% in real terms for the year 2025, a figure highlighted in the alliance’s annual review. The report, released on March 26, urges all participants to maintain this upward trend and aims for a collective target of 5% of GDP by t

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Fire on Four Ambulances Sparks Arrests and Heightened Security

March 25, 2026

Police in London have detained two men, aged 45 and 47, over a blaze that set four volunteer ambulances on fire in Golders Green. The attack is being treated as an antisemitic hate crime, and investigators suspect the arson was intentional and dangerous. The suspects are being held at a city police

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Gulf Nations Warn of Iran’s Growing Danger

March 25, 2026

The United Nations Human Rights Council heard a strong warning from several Gulf countries. They say Iran’s recent attacks threaten their survival and the wider region’s peace. Kuwait’s ambassador, Naser Alhayen, called Iran’s moves “an existential threat. ” He said the strikes break internationa