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India cut its Russian oil purchases in early January to please the United States, but a few months later it is moving closer to Moscow again. In a meeting on March 19, Russia’s energy deputy and India’s gas minister said they will work together to bring back Russian liquefied natural gas (LNG) sa

U. S. Eyes Control of Nord Stream Pipelines, Says Russia

Sergei Lavrov told a French TV station that the United States is trying to take charge of the Nord Stream gas lines. The pipelines, which run under the Baltic Sea, were damaged by a blast in September 2022. The incident cut off much of Russia’s gas flow to Europe, tightening energy supplies even bef

Chinese Vessels Turn Back From Hormuz, Raising Safety Concerns

The Gulf’s narrow Strait of Hormuz has once again become a flashpoint as two Chinese container ships halted their departure after attempting to exit the region. Their abrupt reversal, captured by ship‑tracking systems, signals that even assurances from Tehran about safe passage may be unreliable. ...

sports

A Family‑Rooted Journey to the Big Ten

Fred Hoiberg’s story is more than a coaching resume; it is a family saga that stretches across generations in Nebraska and Iowa. Born on October 15, 1972, in Lincoln, he spent his youth in Ames, where high‑school hoops earned him state honors and led to a scholarship at Iowa State. The midwestern ba

Reparations Debate: Ghana Wins UN Vote on Slavery

March 26, 2026

Ghana pushed a motion at the United Nations that labels transatlantic slavery as “the gravest crime against humanity” and asks for reparations. The vote went 123‑to‑3, with only the United States, Israel and a few others voting against it. Fifty‑two countries, including the European Union, chose to

Reparations for slavery: A global push for justice or legal deadlock?

March 26, 2026

The United Nations recently passed a landmark resolution that labels the forced trafficking of Africans as the worst crime against humanity. The vote wasn’t unanimous—123 countries agreed, but 3 opposed it, and 52 stayed neutral. The biggest holdouts? The U. S. , the U. K. , and Israel. Their reason

entertainment

HBO Drama Shows Why One Actor Stands Out as the Go‑to Cop

HBO’s new seven‑episode crime series has earned praise for its deep characters and sharp storytelling. The plot follows a Philadelphia detective who must stop a biker gang that targets drug houses. Along the way, viewers meet a range of people, from a tough biker named Anthony Grasso to a clever roo

environment

Synthetic Furs Save Leopards: A Real‑World Test

In many parts of the world, people still buy real animal skins for fashion or tradition. One example is the use of leopard fur in royal ceremonies among the Lozi people of western Zambia. A project called Furs for Life tried to stop this practice by giving people high‑quality fake furs that look li

Belarus and North Korea Strengthen Ties in a Surprise Visit

Alexander Lukashenko arrived in Pyongyang for a brief but symbolic trip that deepened the friendship between his country and North Korea. The Belarusian leader was welcomed with a red carpet, children waving flags, and a meeting with Kim Jong Un’s foreign minister. After the formalities, he sat down

Red Sea Lessons Warn of Hormuz’s Tough Fight