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March 27, 2026 23 visible stories Conflict & Security / Cyber & Technology / Diplomacy & Power

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March 27, 2026

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Conflict & Security

Military moves, clashes, maritime flashpoints, and security posture changes.

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Here’s how the US military could reopen the Strait of Hormuz — from boots on the ground to air assaults
New York Post World 1m ago

Here’s how the US military could reopen the Strait of Hormuz — from boots on the ground to air assaults

While the use of force is not decided and diplomacy could prevail, the Department of War is prepared for a range of actions.

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The race against time to destroy Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program heats up amid fresh strikes
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The race against time to destroy Iran’s illicit nuclear weapons program heats up amid fresh strikes

The IDF says it struck Iran's Arak heavy water plant, a key plutonium site, as experts warn Natanz and Isfahan still hold highly enriched uranium.

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Russian man who assaulted woman during Barron Trump FaceTime call sentenced to 4 years
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Russian man who assaulted woman during Barron Trump FaceTime call sentenced to 4 years

Russian MMA fighter Matvei Rumiantsev was sentenced to four years for assaulting a woman in London in an attack Barron Trump witnessed on FaceTime.

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Gang-rape victim who died of euthanasia revealed harrowing details of three separate sex attacks in final interview
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Gang-rape victim who died of euthanasia revealed harrowing details of three separate sex attacks in final interview

Critics claimed the Spanish state failed Castillo.

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IDF strikes Iranian’s ‘most central’ missile and naval mine production site
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IDF strikes Iranian’s ‘most central’ missile and naval mine production site

According to an IDF statement, the Israeli Air Force carried out the strike in Yazd, a desert city in central Iran.

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Murdered model’s head was cut off and stolen from the cemetery
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Murdered model’s head was cut off and stolen from the cemetery

A murdered model’s body was decapitated by a sicko who stole her head from the cemetery, according to reports. Pamela Genini, a 29-year-old model and entrepreneur who also appeared on reality TV in Italy, was stabbed to...

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Diplomacy & Power

Summits, sanctions, elections, leadership shifts, and statecraft.

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Ex-MMA thug who assaulted woman during Barron Trump FaceTime call learns fate
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Ex-MMA thug who assaulted woman during Barron Trump FaceTime call learns fate

The “jealous” Russian ex-MMA fighter convicted of beating up his ex-girlfriend on a January 2025 FaceTime call with President Trump’s son Barron was sentenced Friday to four years in prison. Matvei Rumiantsev, found guil...

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Scammer who claimed more than $30K in benefits claiming she couldn’t leave home was caught surfing in Mexico
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Scammer who claimed more than $30K in benefits claiming she couldn’t leave home was caught surfing in Mexico

A woman who received thousands of dollars in government benefits claiming her anxiety was so crippling she could not even leave the house was caught surfing and ziplining in Mexico, authorities said.

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Rubio meets G7 ministers in France as US leads on Iran — allies under fire for tepid response
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Rubio meets G7 ministers in France as US leads on Iran — allies under fire for tepid response

Secretary of State Marco Rubio heads into the G7 foreign ministers meeting in France saying U.S. priorities come first, as European allies push for a diplomatic solution on Iran.

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Economy & Trade

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Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries
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Austria plans to ban social media use for under-14s, joining a string of other countries

Austria’s governing coalition on Friday announced plans to ban social media use for children under 14, joining a string of other countries in drawing up restrictions for young people.

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Cyber & Technology

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Trump considers renaming Strait of Hormuz after either America or himself — once he evicts Iran
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Trump considers renaming Strait of Hormuz after either America or himself — once he evicts Iran

"They have to open up the Strait of Trump — I mean Hormuz," Trump said.

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Noelia Castillo’s dad battled for years to try to stop her death while accusing state of ‘abandoning’ her
New York Post World 1m ago

Noelia Castillo’s dad battled for years to try to stop her death while accusing state of ‘abandoning’ her

"My father saw me fall and couldn't do anything. But after everything he's done, I don't feel sorry for him anymore," Noelia said.

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Gang-rape victim Noelia Castillo, who died of euthanasia, had heartbreaking final words for family before she died
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Gang-rape victim Noelia Castillo, who died of euthanasia, had heartbreaking final words for family before she died

Gang-rape survivor Noelia Castillo said that she wanted to end her "suffering," and asked her loved ones to leave the hospital room before her euthanasia at a hospital in Spain.

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Iran gives flimsy excuse why its probably gay and injured new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t been seen
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Iran gives flimsy excuse why its probably gay and injured new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei hasn’t been seen

“He is in full health and continuing to lead the country,” said Bahraini.

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Society & Rights

Protests, courts, rights, migration, media freedom, and civic life.

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BBC World

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BBC Asia

Regional desk

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Al Jazeera English

International broadcaster

Live
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Live

Lean Left -2

The Guardian World

Newspaper

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The New York Times World

Newspaper

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NPR World

Public radio

Live
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Live

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CNN World

Cable network

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Lean Left -2

Fox News World

Cable network

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New York Post World

Tabloid

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The Diplomat

Asia-Pacific magazine

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Asia-Pacific 3 items

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Lean Left -1

SCMP Asia

Metropolitan daily

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Asia 3 items

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The Japan Times

National daily

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Japan 3 items

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The Straits Times Asia

Regional newspaper

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Channel NewsAsia

Regional broadcaster

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Southeast Asia 3 items

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Dawn

National daily

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The Hindu International

National daily

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India 3 items

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Lean Left -1

Times of India World

National daily

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NDTV World

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Rappler

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China Daily World

State-backed daily

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Radio Free Asia

Public-interest broadcaster

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France 24 Asia-Pacific

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Nikkei Asia

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The Korea Herald

National daily

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Taiwan News

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Deutsche Welle Asia

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