Nation and World Politics
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Ukraine is using its drone expertise to help 5 countries against Iran attacks, Zelenskyy says
Mar 20, 2026 10:19 am - Ukrainian officials are helping five countries in the Middle East and Gulf region counter attacks on their territory by Iranian drones, while the United States and European countries are among others who have requested support, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Friday.
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Iran threatens world tourism sites, as the US sends more Marines to the Middle EastMar 20, 2026 9:41 am - Iran threatened to target recreational and tourist sites worldwide and insisted it was still building missiles. Friday's show of defiance came nearly three weeks into U.S.-Israeli strikes that have killed a slew of Tehran’s top leaders and hammered its weapons and energy industries.
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Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel, before receding, and shakes stock markets worldwide
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U.S. mulls lifting oil sanctions on Iran as it hits key Gulf energy sites
Mar 19, 2026 3:57 pm - Oil and gas prices have surged as Iran intensified strikes on facilities across the Persian Gulf, prompting the Trump administration to consider lifting sanctions on mill...
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Trade with Cuba collapses as Trump escalates pressure on Communist Party leadership
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Israel hits Tehran with airstrikes on Persian New York as war jolts energy markets
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RFK Jr. makes food sound like a miracle drug. Researchers say he often overstates the science.
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Trump administration launches investigation of states that mandate health insurance covers abortion
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Mullin's DHS nomination advances to full Senate despite opposition from Republican Rand Paul
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Japan's Takaichi tries to reaffirm alliance with Trump as he seeks help securing Strait of Hormuz