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Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of Tactical-Nuke Launchers

On: March 14, 2026

North Korea is more focused on its regional strike capabilities, such as developing tactical nuclear-capable weapons.

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Trump Wants to Secure Hormuz. Here’s What It Would Take.

On: March 14, 2026

One option would be to clear the way for naval escorts by using more-intense air power against Iranian missiles and drones. Another option: seize the territory around the waterway with ground troops.

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Five Takeaways From WSJ’s Reporting on Trump’s Decision to Launch a War in Iran

On: March 14, 2026

The president was warned that a military attack could prompt Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz, but moved ahead.

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They Were Promised Regime Change. Now Many Iranians Feel Betrayed.

On: March 14, 2026

In Tehran and beyond, residents worry they will be left with a devastated country and the same autocratic rulers as before the war began.

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The Race to Evacuate the World’s Elite Horses From the Iran War

On: March 14, 2026

Nearly 150 of the world’s elite show-jumping horses were in Qatar for the Longines Global Champions Tour of Doha when Iranian missiles lit up Gulf skies.

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Russia Shuts Off Internet in Moscow as It Tests Nationwide Censorship System

On: March 14, 2026

Mobile internet access has been shut off in Moscow in recent days after similar outages in dozens of regions.

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Why Did Trump Order an Attack on Iran’s Kharg Island?

On: March 14, 2026

The depot is the beating heart of the Iranian oil industry, storing and loading most of its crude exports.

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A Visual Guide to How Iran Is Holding the Strait of Hormuz Hostage

On: March 14, 2026

Ships in the Persian Gulf have been sitting ducks for Tehran.

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Trump Knew the Risk of Iran Blocking the Strait of Hormuz. He Still Went to War.

On: March 13, 2026

The president told his White House team that Tehran would likely capitulate before closing the strait, the world’s most vital shipping lane.

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Opinion | Viktor Orbán Carries Putin’s Water

On: March 13, 2026

The Hungarian Prime Minister is blocking an EU loan that Ukraine needs to keep fighting Russia.

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Opinion | Opposing Trump Isn’t a Global Strategy

On: March 13, 2026

Here’s my first draft of a national-security agenda for Democrats seeking the White House in 2028.

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Opinion | Trump’s Nixon Moment May Be Coming

On: March 13, 2026

Unnoticed, the language of nuclear intimidation is again a currency in international conflict.

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War Triggers Growing Rift in Trans-Atlantic Alliance Over Russia

On: March 13, 2026

The German chancellor is the latest European leader to criticize the U.S. after Washington temporarily eased sanctions against Russia.

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More Marines and Warships Head to Middle East as Hormuz Mission Intensifies

On: March 13, 2026

The Pentagon has also weighed sending more destroyers to the region to escort tankers through the strait.

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Opinion | You Can’t Duck and Cover From the Mullahs

On: March 13, 2026

The cost of inaction in Iran right now looks quite high.

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Opinion | Carter, the Iran Hostages and a Tense Summer in 1980

On: March 13, 2026

An oblivious college student then, I still remember my parents’ fear and anger. It lived on well past the crisis.

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Opinion | A Good Ally Can Deploy Its Forces

On: March 13, 2026

The U.K.’s slowness to send an air defense destroyer to Cyprus was telling.

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Is War Good For the Economy?

On: March 13, 2026

War is never a good thing—but it can reorient an economy in some positive ways.

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Opinion | Arm the Iranian Resistance

On: March 13, 2026

Let Persian dissidents exercise their right to bear arms.

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Family of Michigan Synagogue Attacker Killed in Lebanon Strike, Mayor Says

On: March 13, 2026

Local officials said Ayman Mohamad Ghazali’s relatives were killed by an Israeli strike this month during the conflict with Iran.

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U.K. Economy Unexpectedly Stalled in January

On: March 13, 2026

A sustained return to modest growth is likely to be hindered by the rise in energy prices and uncertainty that has accompanied the Middle East conflict.

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Emboldened by Oil Shock, Iran’s Leaders Play Diplomatic Hardball

On: March 12, 2026

Tehran’s battered leaders are making tough demands as Arabs hope to spark talks.

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How the Iran War Unraveled the Gulf’s Image as a Luxurious Safe Haven

On: March 12, 2026

Missiles and drones have punctured the notion that financial clout and luxury can act as impenetrable shields.

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U.S. Air Force Refueling Plane Crashes in Iraq

On: March 12, 2026

A second plane involved in the midair incident landed safely.

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War Is Raging. Tankers Are Burning. Yet the Stock Market Isn’t Panicking—for Now.

On: March 12, 2026

Market confidence in a short war was misplaced. This isn’t a time to be confident about the outcome.

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Israeli Officials Think Iran’s Regime Isn’t Likely to Fall Soon

On: March 12, 2026

Despite constant military pressure, Iranian security services have a strong grip on the streets, and protesters are afraid.

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Xi Enforces His Demand for Ethnic Unity Across China

On: March 12, 2026

After crackdowns on Uyghurs and Tibetans, a new law threatens punishment for anyone who doesn’t embrace the common language and culture.

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Stays Off Camera to Issue Defiant Statement

On: March 12, 2026

In first public remarks, Mojtaba Khamenei said Iran would continue to block the Strait of Hormuz and attack U.S. bases.

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From Soccer Field to Safe House: The Iranian Women Who Defied Tehran

On: March 12, 2026

When players refused to sing the national anthem at a game in Australia, they set in motion a fateful series of events.

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Escalating Hormuz Crisis Raises Specter of Prolonged Closure

On: March 12, 2026

Hopes for quickly reviving trade through the strait are dimming without U.S. naval escorts as Iran steps up attacks.

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Mysterious Lull in Chinese Military Flights Leaves Taiwan Guessing

On: March 12, 2026

The sudden and unusual lull has stoked uncertainty about what Beijing is doing while the world focuses on war in the Middle East.

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Germany’s Economic Institutes Downgrade Growth Forecast on Iran War

On: March 12, 2026

Germany’s leading economic-research institutes lowered their 2026 growth forecasts, warning of the impact on energy prices from the conflict in the Middle East.

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China’s Auto Sales Drop as Demand Cools

On: March 12, 2026

Subdued sales activity was weighed by a nine-day Lunar New Year holiday and cooling consumer demand.

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President Trump’s Head-Spinning Pivot on an Emergency Oil Release

On: March 11, 2026

The Trump administration shifted from opposing the largest-ever intervention in oil markets to cajoling allies into moving forward with the maneuver in a matter of hours.

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Admiral Cooper, the Warrior Diplomat Running Trump’s Fight in Iran

On: March 11, 2026

The head of the U.S. forces in the Middle East is leaning on relationships nurtured over years as he commands the fight against Tehran.

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A Punch in the Face, a Barefoot General’s Fight and the Coup That Unraveled

On: March 11, 2026

A scramble for power in West Africa kicked off 24 hours of gunbattles, betrayal, kidnapping and superstition.

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IEA Will Launch Largest-Ever Oil Release From Global Strategic Reserves

On: March 11, 2026

The release of 400 million barrels of oil is part of a bid to tame crude prices and prevent supply disruptions.

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Best Car Insurance Companies of 2026

On: March 11, 2026

Progressive, Travelers and Geico and among the top picks in our extensive analysis.

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How To Refinance a Car Loan

On: March 11, 2026

Navigate the car loan refinancing process to potentially lower your interest rate and monthly payments.

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Canada Home Construction Set for Multiyear Slump, Agency Says

On: March 11, 2026

Housing starts in Canada are set to decline over the next three years due to higher construction costs, weaker demand and elevated levels of unsold inventory, the country’s housing agency said.

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Russia Lures Recruits From Africa to Feed Its Ukraine War Machine

On: March 11, 2026

As the fighting in Ukraine drags on, Moscow is casting its net farther afield to find fresh reinforcements.

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Return to Russian Fossil Fuels Would Be Strategic Blunder, EU’s Von Der Leyen Says

On: March 11, 2026

A return to Russian fuels would make Europe more dependent, more vulnerable, and weaker, according to the president of the European Commission.

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Ireland’s Gift to Trump: Shamrocks and a $6.1 Billion Investment Pledge

On: March 11, 2026

The Irish government is set to discuss planned investments in the U.S. as part of an annual St. Patrick’s Day visit.

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Trump Says the Iran War Is Nearly Won but Israel Has Other Ideas

On: March 10, 2026

Israel is sticking with its goal of creating the conditions for regime change in Tehran.

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Harry, William and the Royal Rift That Won’t Heal

On: March 10, 2026

A schism in the House of Windsor looks irreconcilable. Inside the rift between Prince Harry and Prince William that could linger for decades to come.

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OpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over Safety Protocols Ahead of Canada School Shooting

On: March 10, 2026

The mother of a girl injured after a fatal school shooting last month in Canada launched a lawsuit against OpenAI for its decision not to inform police of the suspect’s interactions with its ChatGPT chatbot.

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Shooting in Toronto Targets U.S. Consulate Building

On: March 10, 2026

The gunfire follows a series of similar shootings at synagogues in the Toronto area.

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As Iran War Pushes Up Oil Prices, Putin Can Barely Conceal a Smirk

On: March 10, 2026

The Trump administration has rolled back some efforts to put pressure on Russia’s economy, and held out the possibility of easing sanctions further.

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Trump Ousted Maduro. These Families Are Still Fighting to Free His Prisoners.

On: March 10, 2026

The Wall Street Journal follows two families whose accounts show how Venezuelans are still battling the remains of the strongman’s regime.

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Five Iranian Women’s Soccer Players Granted Humanitarian Visas by Australia

On: March 10, 2026

The players sought refuge after they were criticized by Iran’s state media for not singing their country’s national anthem.

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China Has Spent Years Preparing for the Iran Oil Crisis

On: March 10, 2026

Massive oil stockpiles and a shift to electric vehicles are helping to insulate the Chinese economy from supply disruptions in the Middle East.

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China’s Export Machine Keeps Pumping Ahead of Trump Visit

On: March 10, 2026

The country’s export juggernaut is chugging along ahead of President Trump’s visit to Beijing later this month.

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The Final Days of an Iranian Navy Crew Before the U.S. Torpedoed Their Ship

On: March 9, 2026

Sailors on the IRIS Dena sampled Indian food and visited the Taj Mahal before being attacked near Sri Lanka.

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U.S. and Iran Predicted a Very Different War Than the One Now Being Waged

On: March 9, 2026

Economic disruption stemming from the conflict is hurting countries worldwide—while providing a windfall to Russia.

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Canada Formally Reverses Ban on TikTok’s Business Unit

On: March 9, 2026

Canada’s Industry Minister Melanie Joly said TikTok was being allowed to operate in Canada, subject to conditions focused on protecting Canadians’ data and the safety of children.

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China Consumer Inflation Beats Expectations on Holiday Boost

On: March 8, 2026

Consumer inflation rose more than expected in February, benefiting from a Lunar New Year holiday bump.

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Rapper-Turned-Politician Is Set to Be Nepal’s New Prime Minister

On: March 8, 2026

The success of Balendra Shah, known as Balen, reflects the hope he can address economic grievances behind recent Gen-Z protests.

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Troops Mass as Landlocked Ethiopia Chases Access to the Sea

On: March 7, 2026

Decades after it lost its coast to Eritrea, the country has moved forces close to the border region—raising fears of another civil war with nearby rebels.

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