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Inflation Stalls While Fuel Prices Soar Amid Tense Middle East

March 11, 2026

The U. S. inflation rate stayed flat in February, matching what economists had predicted. Prices climbed 2. 4 percent compared with a year earlier, leaving the rate unchanged from January and just above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent goal. Fuel costs, however, jumped sharply as traders braced fo

politics

Khamenei’s Injury: A New Leader in the Line of Fire

March 11, 2026

The day a new leader was named, bombs began to fall. Mojtaba Khamenei, only 56, stepped into the role after his father’s death during the first attack. Reports say he was hit in the legs that same day, which explains why he has stayed out of public view for almost two days. No official statement or

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IEA Releases Huge Oil Stockpile to Calm Global Markets

March 11, 2026

The International Energy Agency has decided to make a record‑sized move by putting 400 million barrels of oil into the market. This is the biggest emergency release it has ever carried out, and it aims to soothe the shock caused by fighting in Iran. The agency did not give a specific date for when t

politics

Hereditary Lords Out of Parliament: A 700‑Year Rule Ends

March 11, 2026

The UK’s oldest parliamentary rule is finally ending as the House of Lords votes to remove nobles who inherited their seats for centuries. The decision follows a bill passed by the elected Commons that strips dukes, earls and viscounts of their automatic membership. A government minister said

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War, Prices and the Fed: A New View

March 11, 2026

Inflation data from February showed a steady 2. 5 % core rate, meaning food and energy costs were not driving the rise. The month’s figures rose only 0. 2 % from January, while grocery and restaurant prices climbed 3‑4 %. Energy costs went up modestly after a drop in January, but the recent spike in

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The First Step Toward a Global Law on Crimes Against Humanity

March 11, 2026

A two‑week gathering in New York marked the start of a long journey to write a treaty that would make crimes against humanity punishable under international law. The meeting, called the first Preparatory Committee (PrepCom I), ran from January 19 to 30 and set up the framework for a later diplomatic

religion

Morning Lights, Night Feasts: Ramadan in Detroit

March 11, 2026

In the early gray of a Detroit morning, a woman named Zarina moves through her house with quiet purpose. She wakes before sunrise so she and her three children can share a simple pre‑fast meal. The food is light: protein drinks, vitamins, water, and dates that echo a tradition from centuries ago. R

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Ambassador Appointment Sparks New Scrutiny Over Past Ties

March 11, 2026

The British government has released initial documents that shed light on the selection of Peter Mandelson for a diplomatic post in Washington. These papers raise fresh doubts about Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s decision to appoint someone linked to the controversial figure Jeffrey Epstein. The do

finance

India Adds Crypto to Tax Reporting List

March 7, 2026

The Indian tax office has widened the scope of assets that must be reported. Beginning on January 1, crypto‑assets are now treated as financial holdings for tax purposes. This change follows a March 5 announcement that redefined what counts as a “financial asset. ” The new definition now covers digi

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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