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March 31, 2026

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Will Iran war start a nuclear arms race in Middle East?

The nuclear threat in the Middle East is growing as countries other than Iran consider nuclear weapons.

Iran war: EU calls Tehran to discuss Strait of Hormuz

Why reopening the Strait of Hormuz by force is so dangerous

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Africa

Zimbabwe split as public weighs electoral reforms bill

Supporters call it stabiliziing, but critics warn it could threatens democratic gains.

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Asia

Iran war: Chinese propaganda casts US as reckless aggressor

One AI-generated video features a Persian cat and an eagle locked in battle, symbolizing the Iran war.

Germany

Were Grandma and Grandpa Nazis?

Millions of NSDAP membership cards are now available online, garnering huge interest.

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Europe

North Korea gains critical intel by aiding Russia in Ukraine

What has it gained in assisting Russia, and how does its new knowledge affect global security?

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Middle East

After the Iran war, how fast could global trade recover?

The Iran war could end soon or drag on for months; the big test is how quickly energy supply chains recover.

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North America

Who's winning under Trump's tariff policy?

One year of trade data shows which countries benefit under US tariffs, which lose — and who is footing the bill.

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Latin America

The turbulent history of US-Cuban relations

Donald Trump isn't the first US president to want to control Cuba. The countries' histories have long been entwined.

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