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WorldMar 6

British-Iranian Actress Criticizes Lack of Campus Protests Against Iranian Regime

Nazanin Boniadi questioned why college activists who protest other issues have remained largely silent on Iran's human rights violations.

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WorldFeb 26

Hong Kong Court of Appeal Overturns Jimmy Lai's Fraud Conviction

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction and sentencing, though he remains detained on separate national security charges.

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WorldMar 22

Ukraine Front Line Becomes Testing Ground for Anti-Drone Technology

Ukrainian forces have developed innovative drone interceptor systems to counter Russian Shahed attacks, creating grassroots military technology that has drawn international interest.

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WorldMar 19

Over 100 Killed in Airstrike on Afghan Rehabilitation Center as Nations Declare Truce

More than 100 people died in an airstrike on a rehabilitation center in Afghanistan, according to UN reports, as Pakistan and Afghanistan announce a ceasefire.

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WorldMar 19

Cyprus President Calls UK Military Bases 'Colonial Consequence'

Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides described the UK's two military bases on the island as a colonial legacy requiring frank discussion.

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WorldMar 30

Kosovo Approves Gaza Troop Deployment; Serbia Secures Russian Gas Deal

Kosovo approved sending troops to Gaza under a US-backed initiative while Serbia announced securing a gas import agreement with Russia.

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WorldMar 16

Trump Warns of Possible Delay to Xi Summit Over Strait of Hormuz Issue

President Trump threatened to postpone upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi if China doesn't help reopen Strait of Hormuz.

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WorldMar 30

Afghanistan flooding, landslides kill 17 people as severe weather continues

Severe flooding and landslides across 13 Afghan provinces killed 17 people and injured 26 others, with authorities warning of more heavy rainfall ahead.

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WorldMar 13

Tehran residents describe fear and isolation amid ongoing U.S.-Israeli airstrikes

Residents of Iran's capital report psychological trauma from two weeks of bombardment, with damaged landmarks and restricted internet access.

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WorldApr 10

Passenger Removed from Malaysia Airlines Flight for Alleged Sexual Assault

A Chinese national was removed from a Malaysia Airlines flight after allegedly groping a flight attendant before departure to Beijing.

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WorldMar 10

Pentagon Reports $5.6B in Munitions Used in First Two Days of Iran Conflict

The Defense Department informed Congress that approximately $5.6 billion worth of munitions were expended during the initial 48 hours of military operations involving Iran.

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WorldMar 24

Mysterious Radio Broadcast Emerges Amid Middle East Tensions

A shortwave radio transmission traced to a US military base in Germany began broadcasting during recent strikes on Iran, while authorities investigate threats.

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WorldMar 21

Iranian Diaspora and Iraqi Kurds Mark Nowruz Spring Festival

Communities celebrate traditional Persian New Year marking spring's arrival, though Iranian diaspora observes with subdued tone amid ongoing regional conflicts.

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WorldMar 4

Canadian PM Carney calls Middle East strikes 'failure of international order'

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney described ongoing strikes on Iran as representing a breakdown of the rules-based international system.

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WorldApr 7

Pakistan Strike Hits Afghan Facility; Dispute Over Target Type

Pakistan conducted a military strike in Afghanistan that it claims targeted a military facility, but investigations suggest it hit a rehabilitation center.

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