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Kurds, Trump and a Fragmented Iran: A New Chessboard

March 7, 2026

"The United States and Israel appear to be reshaping the Middle East by encouraging Kurdish fighters in Iran to spark conflict that could split the nation. The plan, if it exists, would aim to weaken Tehran’s grip and create a power vacuum that the Kurds might try to fill. In recent reports, Trum

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China Cuts Waste, Aims for Smart Spending

March 6, 2026

Lan Fo’an told reporters that the government cannot keep spending endlessly. The finance minister said money is not endless, so every dollar must earn something back. He announced a smaller stimulus plan for this year. The goal is to reduce wasteful costs across ministries. He added that n

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EU Leaders Reach Out to Middle East for Dialogue

March 6, 2026

European leaders Antonio Costa and Ursula von der Leyen plan a video call with key Middle Eastern figures on Monday to talk about the region’s tensions. The meeting aims to let the leaders share their views on current events and explore how the EU can help countries there. It also seeks to dis

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Switzerland Cuts F‑35 Order Amid Rising Prices

March 6, 2026

Switzerland has decided to buy about thirty Lockheed Martin F‑35A Lightning II fighters, down from the original plan for 36 jets. The change comes after the cost of each aircraft climbed, prompting officials to seek extra funding from parliament. Defence Minister Martin Pfister explained that the go

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Iranian Ship Sunk Near Sri Lanka: A Ripple in the Indian Ocean

March 5, 2026

A warship from Iran went down after a U. S. submarine struck it off the coast of Sri Lanka, just days after the vessel had joined a naval drill hosted by India. The incident shows how far the U. S. –Israel campaign against Iran has stretched, reaching waters that India watches closely for its own se

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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

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Finland Opens Door to Nuclear Arms as Security Strategy Shifts

March 5, 2026

Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F

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Rubio Talks with Saudi Minister About Middle East Risks

March 4, 2026

Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Prince Faisal bin Farhan, Saudi Arabia’s foreign minister, on Wednesday. The meeting focused on the danger that Iran poses to peace in the region. They also talked about other recent events happening across the Middle East. Rubio thanked Saudi Arabia

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Iran’s Missile Claims Face Strong Doha Pushback

March 4, 2026

The Iranian foreign minister told his Qatari counterpart that the recent missile strikes were aimed at U. S. targets, not Qatar. He said this during a conversation with Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al‑Thani, the Qatari minister of foreign affairs. Iran’s statement came after a series of attacks t

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Israel Expands Military Presence in Lebanon After Hezbollah Escalation

March 3, 2026

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has pushed its troops further into southern Lebanon, moving beyond the five posts it currently holds. This shift is part of a new forward defense strategy aimed at blocking potential attacks from the Hezbollah group, which has begun launching rockets and drones toward