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European Council Calls for Halt to Strikes on Energy and Water Infrastructure
20
Mar

European Council Calls for Halt to Strikes on Energy and Water Infrastructure

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EU leaders urge de-escalation, civilian protection, and stronger regional defense cooperation The European Council has called for an immediate moratorium on military strikes targeting energy and water infrastructure, as tensions continue to escalate across the Middle East. In a strongly worded statement, the Council urged Iran and affiliated groups to cease what it described as […]

Trump Urges Japan to “Step Up” in Securing Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions
20
Mar

Trump Urges Japan to “Step Up” in Securing Strait of Hormuz Amid Iran Tensions

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U.S. president signals push for allied coalition as conflict in the Middle East intensifies Donald Trump has indicated that he expects Japan to play a greater role in safeguarding the Strait of Hormuz, as tensions continue to escalate amid ongoing military conflict involving Iran. Speaking during a meeting at the White House with Japanese Prime […]

19
Mar

Tehran Strikes Qatar Gas Plant After Israel Targets South Pars Field, Fueling Global Energy Crisis

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Iran has launched missile attacks on a major liquefied natural gas (LNG) facility in Qatar in retaliation for an Israeli strike on its South Pars gas field, sharply escalating the region’s war and threatening global energy markets. The attack on Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City home to one of the world’s largest LNG hubs caused […]

19
Mar

African States Hike Gambling Taxes as Addiction Soars, but Industry Pushes Back

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Governments across Africa are stepping up efforts to rein in rampant online gambling by imposing higher taxes, citing a surge in addiction and related social harms. But the gambling industry warns that steep levies may do more harm than good, potentially pushing players toward illegal platforms and undermining regulated markets. The move reflects growing concern […]

19
Mar

Kenya Revives Railway Extension After 6-Year Stall Following China Funding Cuts

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Kenya has officially restarted construction on its long-stalled Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) extension, marking a major turning point in the country’s infrastructure strategy after more than six years of delays caused by a sharp reduction in Chinese financing. The project a critical component of East Africa’s regional transport ambitions had been halted near the Rift […]

Tinubu and King Charles III Highlight “Partnership of Equals” During Historic UK Visit
19
Mar

Tinubu and King Charles III Highlight “Partnership of Equals” During Historic UK Visit

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Nigerian president’s state visit marks first by a Nigerian leader in nearly four decades Nigerian President Bola Tinubu and King Charles III have underscored a renewed commitment to strengthening ties between their nations, describing the relationship as a “partnership of equals” during a state visit to the United Kingdom. The visit marks the first time […]

Lebanon Unveils Massive Jesus Statue on Syrian Border
19
Mar

Lebanon Unveils Massive Jesus Statue on Syrian Border

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16-meter monument in Al-Qaa stands as a symbol of faith and resilience amid regional tensions A towering new statue of Jesus Christ has been unveiled near the Lebanon-Syria border, marking a significant cultural and religious landmark in the region. The monument, installed on the Mount of the Cross in the town of Al-Qaa, rises 16 […]

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian Weighs Resignation Amid Internal Power Struggle
19
Mar

Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian Weighs Resignation Amid Internal Power Struggle

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Unconfirmed reports suggest growing tensions between Iran’s presidency and powerful military leadership during ongoing conflict Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian is reportedly considering resignation amid deepening internal divisions within the country’s leadership, according to multiple media reports. Sources cited primarily by Israeli outlets claim that Pezeshkian has privately expressed frustration over being sidelined by the powerful […]

U.S. military releases footage of precision strikes targeting vessels accused of threatening global shipping routes
19
Mar

CENTCOM Destroys Iranian Naval Threats in Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. military releases footage of precision strikes targeting vessels accused of threatening global shipping routes The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released video footage showing American forces conducting precision strikes on Iranian naval targets in and around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, amid rising tensions in the Middle East. According to CENTCOM, the strikes […]

19
Mar

Iran Mulls Transit Fees on Ships in Strait of Hormuz, Lawmaker Says — A Potential Shift in Global Shipping Dynamics

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Iran is considering a controversial proposal to impose transit fees on vessels passing through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, a move that could reshape the economics of global maritime trade and underscore Tehran’s increasing leverage over the crucial waterway. The proposal, disclosed by a senior Iranian lawmaker, comes amid heightened regional tensions and disruption […]