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MAGA Allies in Europe Find Defending Trump Isn’t Always Easy

On: March 22, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

Parties that have embraced Trump are grappling with the fallout from U.S. policies and its impact on public opinion.

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Jetliners and Missiles Are Sharing the Sky in the Middle East. Pilots Are Worried.

On: March 22, 2026, 11:51 am EDT

Plus, how the war is making U.S. stocks look a lot more attractive, and why now might be the best time to nab a cheap EV.

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Opinion | The One Ally We Have in Dealing With Hormuz Is A Potent One

On: March 22, 2026, 11:39 am EDT

Israel is contributing significant strategic and operational wins that are easing the road to victory over the regime that declares “Death to America.”

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How Police and Criminals Use Uganda’s Antigay Law to Find Blackmail Targets

On: March 22, 2026, 11:00 am EDT

Ever since a strict, new law took effect , the bars, restaurants and nightclubs of Kampala’s entertainment districts have become hunting grounds for those on the lookout for gay people to blackmail.

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The New Weapons of Global Power Are Oil, Rare Earths and Microchips

On: March 22, 2026, 7:00 am EDT

Iran has wielded crude as a cudgel on a scale unseen in decades, marking a new phase in the 21st-century competition for dominance.

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This Border Crossing Is One of Iran’s Last Lifelines to the Outside World

On: March 21, 2026, 10:00 pm EDT

Iranians interviewed at one of the country’s few corridors to the outside world describe their escape to safety, as others return home and into the unknown.

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Iran Brings Europe Into Range With Missiles Fired at Diego Garcia

On: March 21, 2026, 5:58 pm EDT

Its attack on the base 2,500 miles away broke its own stated limit on missiles and signaled a more-aggressive military posture for the regime

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The Silicon Valley Salesman Accused of Helping China Get Nvidia’s Top Chips

On: March 21, 2026, 1:18 pm EDT

A recently unsealed indictment naming Wally Liaw, co-founder of Super Micro Computer, puts the company at the center of the U.S.-China tech war.

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Empires Have Battled Over the Strait of Hormuz for Centuries

On: March 21, 2026, 12:00 pm EDT

Greeks, Ottomans and Portuguese all sought to control the Persian waterway, whose shores were once dubbed the Pirate Coast.

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Where Is Mojtaba Khamenei? Iran Fills the Gap With AI and Voice-Overs

On: March 21, 2026, 11:22 am EDT

The new supreme leader has yet to be seen or heard from two weeks into the job. Some Iranians are calling him the “cardboard ayatollah.”

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The Politician Defying France’s Unwritten Rule About the Far Right

On: March 21, 2026, 11:00 am EDT

Eric Ciotti was expelled from the conservative party over his alliance with Marine Le Pen. Now, he is vying to win control of one of the country’s largest cities.

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Ukraine Is Suddenly on the Offensive, With Help From Elon Musk

On: March 20, 2026, 11:00 pm EDT

Kyiv’s forces have notched their biggest domestic territorial gains in more than two years after Russia lost the use of Starlink.

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Iran War Puts U.S. Diplomatic Missions in the Crosshairs

On: March 20, 2026, 10:00 pm EDT

Drone and missile attacks as well as new terror threats have U.S. embassies worldwide on high alert.

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U.S. Probes Colombian Leader for Alleged Use of Drug Money for Campaign

On: March 20, 2026, 9:31 pm EDT

Gustavo Petro, who has clashed with President Trump, has been dogged by allegations that he benefited from drug money, which he denies.

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Iran Believes It’s Winning—and Wants a Steep Price to End the War

On: March 20, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT

Tehran sees an opportunity to control the Middle East’s energy as it bets on outlasting Trump’s will—a risky gamble.

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The Quiet American: How Pope Leo Is Pushing Back Against Trump

On: March 20, 2026, 8:00 pm EDT

Can the low-key pontiff from Chicago make a difference in an era of raw power politics?

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Tech Exec Accused of Smuggling Nvidia Chips to China Resigns From Board

On: March 20, 2026, 5:33 pm EDT

Super Micro Computer had placed two employees on leave and fired a contractor after charges of diverting U.S.-assembled servers to China, violating export control laws.

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A Belligerent Iran Has the U.S. Rushing Missile and Drone Defenses to the Gulf

On: March 20, 2026, 5:22 pm EDT

Arms shipments are on the way as regional allies run through stockpiles amid Tehran’s still-potent attacks.

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Opinion | An Ally’s Guide to Understanding Trump

On: March 20, 2026, 4:36 pm EDT

His tactic is to provoke negotiating partners into losing their cool. Canada falls for it every time.

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Opinion | The U.S. Ammo Shortage Is Worse Than You Think

On: March 20, 2026, 1:41 pm EDT

Congress and the Pentagon need to revitalize the U.S. defense industry base—and they need to act fast.

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Opinion | One More Flaw in the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal

On: March 20, 2026, 11:41 am EDT

The agreement not only failed to limit Iran’s strategic missile threat; it facilitated it.

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From Four-Day Weeks to AC Bans, the World Is Scrambling to Save Energy

On: March 20, 2026, 11:00 am EDT

Governments are urging citizens to change their behavior to fend off the worst oil-and-gas crunch since the 1970s.

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Giant South Pars Gas Field Is Iran’s Biggest Economic Safety Net

On: March 20, 2026, 10:00 am EDT

South Pars is the heart and lungs of an Iranian economy that relies heavily on natural gas to keep powering its homes, factories, cars and even its water pumps.

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Brussels Moves to Lighten Emissions Load on Industry as Energy Prices Soar

On: March 20, 2026, 9:51 am EDT

The EU plans changes to its carbon-pricing program with the bloc’s industrial sector bracing for a spike in energy prices caused by the Middle East conflict.

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South Korea, a ‘Model Ally,’ Confronts a Leaner U.S. Military Alliance

On: March 20, 2026, 7:27 am EDT

The security relationship that allies, particularly in Asia, have with the U.S. is evolving into an era where they may be called to do more with less.

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Russia Central Bank Lowers Key Rate Despite Oil-Price Boost

On: March 20, 2026, 7:08 am EDT

The Bank of Russia reduced borrowing costs to 15% even as a surge in oil prices promises to boost an economy that had been faltering.

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Asian Central Banks Shift to Sidelines as Mideast Conflict Drags On

On: March 20, 2026, 6:43 am EDT

As the Middle East conflict sends energy prices soaring, markets are watching to see how policymakers will respond this time around.

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China Targets Lawyers Defending Jailed Christian Leaders

On: March 20, 2026, 4:53 am EDT

The arrest of pastor Ezra Jin has drawn criticism from Secretary of State Marco Rubio and members of Congress.

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U.K. Government Borrowing Rose in February

On: March 20, 2026, 3:31 am EDT

The government borrowed £14.3 billion that month, up £2.2 billion from a year earlier as interest payments hit a record high.

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Rupee, Most Other Asian Currencies Weaken on Economic Growth Worries

On: March 20, 2026, 3:06 am EDT

The Indian rupee and most other Asian currencies weakened against the dollar amid worries over economic growth in the region.

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Beijing’s Big Problem: An Incredible Shrinking Economy

On: March 19, 2026, 11:00 pm EDT

China has taken pride in its explosive growth over the decades. But now, its economy is falling behind because of deflation and a weak currency.

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A Battlefield Map of Critical Energy Assets Damaged in the Gulf

On: March 19, 2026, 10:00 pm EDT

Refineries, gas plants and other types of infrastructure have been struck, worsening an oil-and-gas crisis.

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In Nearly 90 Truth Social Posts, Trump Narrates the War in Iran

On: March 19, 2026, 10:00 pm EDT

Twenty days into the conflict, the president has used social media to conduct his own unique form of online diplomacy.

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U.S. War Planes and Helicopters Kick Off Battle to Reopen Hormuz

On: March 19, 2026, 9:00 pm EDT

The effort has taken on new urgency nearly three weeks into the war with Iran, as oil prices soar above $100 a barrel.

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Taiwan’s All-Hands-on-Deck Plan to Fend Off China

On: March 19, 2026, 7:00 pm EDT

A growing cohort of self-defense zealots is embracing a mission to get the island ready for an attack.

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Opinion | How Trump Can Punish Spain

On: March 19, 2026, 5:51 pm EDT

Given Madrid’s refusal to help against Iran, U.S. laws dealing with boycotts of Israel could impose economic costs.

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Opinion | The Next Cuban Revolution

On: March 19, 2026, 5:51 pm EDT

The regime is on the brink, but the wrong U.S. move could save it.

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Opinion | The Enemy in Iran in One Lesson

On: March 19, 2026, 5:49 pm EDT

The regime resumes hanging protesters, including a national team wrestler.

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Opinion | California’s Climate of Fuel Insecurity

On: March 19, 2026, 5:45 pm EDT

Refinery shutdowns risk emergencies at West Coast military bases.

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Opinion | Will Trump Finish the Job in Iran?

On: March 19, 2026, 5:15 pm EDT

The Islamic Republic has been severely degraded, but it will continue to pose a threat to the Gulf.

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Trump’s Iran War Frays Ties With Allies as Oil Prices Surge

On: March 19, 2026, 4:48 pm EDT

Multiple countries are offering assistance but not on the scale that the White House wants.

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Stocks Decline and Brent Crude Retreats After Touching $119

On: March 19, 2026, 4:21 pm EDT

U.S. stocks climbed back from earlier declines, trading down less than 0.5% on the day.

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Iran War Scrambles Calculus for Central Banks

On: March 19, 2026, 2:27 pm EDT

The Iran war and its impact on energy prices is forcing global central banks to reassess their interest rate plans.

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Opinion | The Credit Engine Behind China’s Economy Is Sputtering

On: March 19, 2026, 1:00 pm EDT

Cheap lending to low-quality borrowers renders one of Beijing’s prime policy tools less efficient.

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Ukraine Suffers Money Setback After Hungary Blocks $100 Billion From Europe

On: March 19, 2026, 12:39 pm EDT

European leaders approved vital cash for Kyiv last year but Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán now opposes it over anger with Kyiv.

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EU Leaders Wrangle With Middle East Fallout at Brussels Summit

On: March 19, 2026, 11:02 am EDT

They have called for de-escalation of the conflict as the bloc grapples with volatile energy prices and blocked trade routes.

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Shell Says Production at Pearl GTL Plant in Qatar Halted After Iranian Attack

On: March 19, 2026, 10:51 am EDT

One of the two trains at Pearl GTL, the world’s largest gas-to-liquids plant, sustained damage after Iranian missiles struck the Ras Laffan complex in Qatar.

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U.K. Jobless Rate Remains Near Five-Year High

On: March 19, 2026, 8:53 am EDT

The reading comes as war in the Middle East threatens to hit growth and push the jobless rate even higher in the coming months.

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China Isn’t Planning to Invade Taiwan in 2027, U.S. Concludes

On: March 19, 2026, 8:06 am EDT

Beijing would prefer to take control of the self-ruled island without resorting to force, according to the U.S. intelligence community.

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Oil Rises After Attacks on Middle East Energy Sites; Asian Stocks Fall

On: March 18, 2026, 11:54 pm EDT

Oil rose Thursday after fresh attacks on critical energy infrastructure in the Middle East, while Asian equity markets fell amid fading expectations for Federal Reserve rate cuts and weaker risk sentiment.

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