Iran Defies Trump Deadline, Threatens Gulf Mines

  Iran on Monday issued sweeping threats to deploy naval mines across the Gulf and strike power infrastructure throughout the Middle East, defying a United States ultimatum to reopen the Strait of Hormuz as the military confrontation with Washington and Israel entered its fourth week. The Islamic Republic showed no sign of backing down ahead…

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Russia Reaffirms Ties with Tehran as Conflict Deepens

Russian President Vladimir Putin used the occasion of Nowruz, the Persian New Year, on Saturday to publicly reaffirm Moscow’s solidarity with Tehran, describing Russia as a “loyal friend and reliable partner” of Iran at one of the most consequential moments in that country’s modern history. The message, directed at Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Seyyed…

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Jehovah’s Witnesses Relax Longstanding Blood Transfusion Stance

  The Jehovah’s Witnesses movement has announced a significant doctrinal adjustment regarding blood transfusions, marking a recalibration of one of its most distinctive religious practices. In a formal clarification released through a video statement on their official website on Friday, the faith’s Governing Body has given members explicit permission to decide independently whether their own…

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US Expands Visa Bond Policy to 50 Nations

  The United States is intensifying efforts to curb visa overstays by expanding a controversial financial screening mechanism that requires foreign nationals from designated countries to post substantial refundable bonds before entering the country. The latest phase of the initiative, scheduled for implementation on April 2, 2026, will extend the requirement to a total of…

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Norwegian Crown Princess Defends Past Links To Epstein

  Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has acknowledged she was “manipulated and deceived” in her past relationship with convicted US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as fresh disclosures from US justice records continue to trigger public debate about her judgment and future role in the monarchy. The admission came during a televised interview with Norway’s public broadcaster…

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Trump Orders Five-Day Ceasefire for Iran Peace Talks

Trump Says Israel to Halt Strikes on Iran Gas Field

  Fresh tensions in the Middle East have pushed global energy markets into uncertainty, as United States President Donald Trump publicly declared that Israel would not carry out further strikes on Iran’s key gas infrastructure, while warning of severe consequences if hostilities continue. The statement followed a sharp escalation involving Iran, Israel, and Gulf energy…

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Sudan Drone Strike Kills 17 in Eastern Chad

  A drone attack launched from war-torn Sudan killed 17 people in the border town of Tine in eastern Chad late Wednesday, marking the deadliest single incident of cross-border violence since the Sudanese civil war began spreading into Chadian territory. The Chadian government confirmed the revised death toll Thursday, raising an initial figure of 16,…

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