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Powerless Cuba: A Day Without Light and Hope

March 17, 2026

The island of Cuba faced a full‑scale power outage that left its 11 million residents in the dark on Monday, just hours after the government announced it would welcome foreign investment for the first time. The blackout struck when the aging electrical network collapsed, a symptom of the long‑standi

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Airstrike in Gaza Raises Tension as Iran Conflict Hits Ceasefire

March 17, 2026

The latest strike by Israeli forces in Gaza killed at least three people, including a child, according to local health officials. The attack hit a vehicle in the western part of Khan Younis, south of the enclave. Twelve others were wounded in the same incident. Israel says it targets Hamas

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Ukraine Seeks Pay and Tech for Drone Aid in the Middle East

March 16, 2026

Ukraine’s leader said the country will provide drone‑defence expertise to Gulf nations fighting Iranian attacks, but only if it receives money and technology in return. Three Ukrainian teams have already flown to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia and a U. S. base in Jordan to show how dr

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Russia Rejects Claim That Trump Is Losing Interest in Ukraine Talks

March 16, 2026

The Kremlin has denied a claim that U. S. President Donald Trump is drifting away from the Ukraine peace process, saying the opposite is true. Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Russian officials had read a Financial Times article that suggested Trump was more focused on Iran, but Russia disagrees with

finance

Oil Prices Soar as Middle East Tension Drives Up Brent

March 13, 2026

The war in the Middle East is pushing oil prices higher. Goldman Sachs now thinks the average price for Brent crude will be over $100 a barrel this month because supply is being cut off. If the block at the Strait of Hormuz lasts longer, prices could rise even more. For April, analysts expect Brent

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Plane crash in Iraq kills six U. S. crew

March 13, 2026

The United States military announced that a KC‑135 refueling plane crashed in western Iraq, killing all six crew members. The incident was reported by U. S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which confirmed that the loss was not caused by enemy fire or friendly fire. The crash comes amid a two‑week conflic

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Trump’s Oil Move Sparks Ukraine Protest

March 13, 2026

Zelensky criticises the United States for easing sanctions on Russian oil, arguing it gives Moscow extra money to fund its war in Ukraine. The U. S. President granted a 30‑day waiver that lets nations buy Russian oil stuck at sea, hoping to calm rising fuel prices worldwide. Ukraine’s leader s

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“Middle East Conflicts: Plane Crash, Rally Violence and Global Reactions”

March 13, 2026

The U. S. announced that a refueling plane crashed in Iraq, killing all four crew members who were called heroes by the Defense Secretary. A briefing said that U. S. –Israeli attacks have damaged many Iranian targets, but the exact number was not confirmed. The Secretary also mentioned that Ir

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Britain Urges Europe to Keep Up Sanctions on Russia

March 13, 2026

In a recent statement, Britain’s government said that its partners should keep applying economic pressure on Russia. The comment comes after the United States announced a temporary pause in sanctions that allow countries to buy Russian oil stuck at sea. The U. S. move was meant to ease global ene

crime

Deadly Moscow Concert Hall Shooting: 19 Convicted

March 12, 2026

A Moscow court sentenced nineteen people to prison after the March 22, 2024 massacre at Crocus City Hall. The attack claimed 149 lives and injured more than 600, making it one of the city’s worst terrorist incidents. The Islamic State faction announced responsibility, claiming the four gunmen wer