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Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

March 13, 2026

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi

politics

Sudan Drone Attack Claims Many Schoolgirls

March 11, 2026

A violent drone hit a secondary school and a health centre in southern Sudan, killing at least 17 people, most of them young girls. The attack also took the lives of a teacher and a health worker. Local doctors say that ten people were hurt, with three girls suffering serious wounds; two had surgery

politics

Bank Deal Sparks Court Debate Over Turkey‑US Ties

March 11, 2026

A Manhattan judge requested prosecutors to explain why they agreed to drop a long‑running criminal case against Turkish state‑run bank Halkbank. The lawsuit accused the bank of helping Iran dodge U. S. sanctions, a claim that had strained U. S. –Turkey relations. The agreement, announced Monday, lif

politics

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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Turkey Pushes for Peace Talks After Iran Conflict Escalates

March 3, 2026

Turkey is working with many groups to stop the fighting in Iran and bring back talks, said Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan. He also mentioned that Ankara is talking with Oman about the same goal, as the Gulf country shares the aim of ending hostilities. The United States and Israel carried out air s

politics

Halkbank Faces Court Talk Over Sanctions Break‑In

March 3, 2026

A meeting in a New York federal court is set for Tuesday. U. S. lawyers and Halkbank’s team will meet Judge Richard Berman in Manhattan. The talk could decide the next part of a long legal battle. The case began when U. S. prosecutors charged Halkbank in 2019. They say the bank helped Iran

business

Dubai’s Airport Hub Faces a Crisis After Middle East Tensions Rise

March 2, 2026

The recent flare‑up in the Middle East has put Dubai’s status as a global flight hub under scrutiny. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran, the airspace over Dubai was closed for a brief period, forcing airlines to divert flights and leaving many passengers stranded. Dubai’s main airport,

sports

Marlon Vera: From Ecuadorian Streets to UFC Spotlight

February 28, 2026

Marlon “Chito” Vera entered the Octagon at UFC Fight Night 268 with a record that needed a turnaround. Ranked ninth in the bantamweight division, he was looking to end a three‑match skid after a close decision loss. The bout against Mexican up‑and‑coming David Martínez was his chance to climb back i

entertainment

Free Stream Alert: Classic London Crime Flick Hits Tubi

February 28, 2026

Guy Ritchie’s early‑2000s crime comedy, featuring Jason Statham and a star‑studded cast, is now available at no cost on Tubi. The film unfolds in London’s underworld, where a stolen diamond sparks chaos among boxers, promoters, and petty thieves. Its release in 2001 earned a solid reputation for

health

Heat‑Wave Alerts Get Smarter, Save Lives

February 26, 2026

In Spain, 2025 was the hottest summer on record, beating 2022 by about one tenth of a degree. Yet, fewer people died from the heat—908 deaths less than in 2022. Researchers wondered if a tweak to how authorities warn about heat waves could explain this drop. They looked at each province’s year