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UK Aid Cuts Threaten Vital Projects in Africa’s Poorest Nations

The Guardian

March 21, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

UK Aid Cuts Threaten Vital Projects in Africa’s Poorest Nations

UK to slash aid by £900m to African nations by 2028-29, hindering vital projects.

#UK aid #Africa #foreign policy

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Inside Iran's Inner Circle: A President's Son's War Diary

The New York Times

March 20, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Inside Iran's Inner Circle: A President's Son's War Diary

Iranian President's son unveils a gripping war diary, exposing power shifts and political intrigue as leaders disappear.

#Iran #political instability #Middle East

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Fed Holds Interest Rates Amid Rising Iran Tensions and Economic Woes

Al Jazeera

March 19, 2026 • 3 min read • David Okonkwo

Fed Holds Interest Rates Amid Rising Iran Tensions and Economic Woes

The US Federal Reserve maintains interest rates due to economic uncertainty and escalating tensions with Iran, impacting global markets.

#Federal Reserve #interest rates #economic policy

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Kilauea's Eruption: Ash and Glass Rain Disrupts Hawaii

BBC

March 15, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Kilauea's Eruption: Ash and Glass Rain Disrupts Hawaii

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending ash and pumice onto communities, causing road closures and tourist evacuations.

#Kilauea #Hawaii #volcanic eruption

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US-Israel Strikes on Tehran: Families Rescued from Rubble

Al Jazeera

March 14, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

US-Israel Strikes on Tehran: Families Rescued from Rubble

Amidst US-Israel strikes on Tehran, rescue missions save families from debris as attacks ripple in international relations.

#US-Israel relations #Tehran strikes #Iran tensions

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US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions: Economic and Geopolitical Impact

France 24

March 14, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

US Eases Russian Oil Sanctions: Economic and Geopolitical Impact

Amid Iran's blockade of Hormuz, US eases Russian oil sanctions, stirring criticism and raising questions about market stability and geopolitical tactics.

#US sanctions #Russian oil #global markets

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Iran's Tumultuous Strikes Spark Panic and Relief Amidst Blackout

BBC

March 07, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Iran's Tumultuous Strikes Spark Panic and Relief Amidst Blackout

Inside Iran, strikes cause both panic and relief amid strict internet blackout, shedding light on internal dynamics and broader geopolitical implications.