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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

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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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Immigration, Crime, and Policy Power in Trump’s Second Term

February 6, 2026

The second administration of Donald Trump has taken a different tack from the first. It sees immigration as a tool that can be tightened by tying policy changes to crime statistics. US Customs and Immigration Enforcement now patrol more heavily in Washington, Chicago, and Louisiana than it did u

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Trump's Billion-Dollar Peace Club: Who's Really Paying?

January 29, 2026

Trump's Board of Peace, first mentioned in September during a Gaza ceasefire, has taken a strange turn. Initially, it was supposed to focus on Gaza's peace and reconstruction. But now, the plan is much bigger. The board's goal is to promote stability and peace anywhere in the world. Members can join

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Middle East on Edge: Iran Faces Economic Crisis and Potential U. S. Strike

January 28, 2026

The Middle East is feeling the heat as tensions rise between the U. S. and Iran. Iran's currency, the rial, has hit a new low, fueling economic frustration and protests. The protests, which started a month ago, have been met with a harsh crackdown, leaving many dead and others in jail. The U. S. ha

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Gaza's Future: A Plan for a High-Tech Camp and Uncertain Peace

January 28, 2026

In a move that has sparked debate, Israel is reportedly setting up a large camp in southern Gaza, specifically in the Rafah area. This camp, according to a retired Israeli general, could feature advanced surveillance technology, including facial recognition at its entrance. The general, Amir Avivi,

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Gaza's Future: A Controversial Plan for Palestinians

January 28, 2026

In a move that's raising eyebrows, Israel has been busy clearing land in southern Gaza. The plan? To build a big camp in Rafah, possibly with high-tech surveillance at the gates. This isn't just any camp; it's designed to house Palestinians who might want to leave Gaza for Egypt or stay put. The id