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WorldMar 15

Sweden Detains Captain of Russian Shadow Fleet Vessel

Swedish authorities have detained the captain of a Russian shadow fleet tanker on suspicion of producing forged documents during a coast guard inspection.

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WorldMar 7

Flash floods kill 23 people in Nairobi, disrupt airport operations

Heavy rains caused deadly flooding in Kenya's capital, killing at least 23 people and forcing flight disruptions at the main airport.

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WorldMar 15

US and Mexico Launch Review of Trade Deal; Canada Seeks Nordic Cooperation

The United States and Mexico have initiated a review of their trade agreement while Canada pursues closer ties with Nordic countries.

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WorldMar 27

UN Report Documents Over 1,700 Deaths in Syrian Sectarian Violence

UN investigators report over 1,700 deaths from sectarian violence against Druse civilians in Syria in July 2025, criticizing government response.

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WorldMar 6

Former CIA Director Petraeus Says US Has 'Air Supremacy' Over Iran

Former CIA Director David Petraeus stated that the U.S. military has achieved 'air supremacy' over Iran amid escalating Middle East tensions.

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WorldFeb 26

German Chancellor Merz Visits Beijing Amid Complex China Relations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials, with sources describing differing tones regarding bilateral relations.

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WorldMar 10

German Chancellor Merz expresses concern over lack of plan to end Middle East conflict

Friedrich Merz voiced concerns about ongoing military operations in the Middle East, stating there is no clear plan for a swift conclusion to the conflict.

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WorldMar 6

Unverified Reports Claim Kuwaiti Pilot Shot Down US F-15 Jets in Friendly Fire Incident

Social media footage allegedly shows a Kuwaiti pilot mistakenly shooting down American F-15 aircraft, with reports of pilots parachuting to safety.

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WorldMar 27

UAE calls for international force to secure Strait of Hormuz

The United Arab Emirates has proposed establishing an international force to ensure the Strait of Hormuz remains open for maritime traffic.

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WorldMar 26

Putin Requests Oligarch Donations to State Budget Amid Rising War Costs

Russian President Vladimir Putin has asked wealthy oligarchs to contribute to the state budget as military spending on the Ukraine conflict increases.

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WorldMar 4

US Grants Indefinite Sanctions Exemption to Rosneft's German Operations

The United States has decided to indefinitely exclude the German subsidiary of Russian oil giant Rosneft from sanctions targeting Russia.

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WorldMar 26

Pakistan Reportedly Asked US to Remove Iranian Officials from Israeli Target List

A Pakistani source claims Israel removed Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi and Parliament Speaker Qalibaf from a hit list following Pakistan's request to the US.

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WorldMar 21

CENTCOM Commander Reports 8,000 Targets Hit in Iran Operations

U.S. Central Command chief says Pentagon operations have struck over 8,000 targets in Iran, weakening combat capabilities and naval forces.

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WorldMar 3

Russian LNG tanker catches fire in Mediterranean, crew status unclear

A sanctioned Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker was reported on fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Malta on Tuesday.

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WorldMar 3

Iran tensions prompt Gulf tourism concerns, evacuation challenges for expatriates

Rising Iran conflict threatens Gulf region's tourism industry and creates difficulties for foreign residents seeking to leave.

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