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WorldMar 18

Report Claims North Korea Provided Up to $14 Billion in Military Aid to Russia

A new report estimates North Korea has provided Russia with military assistance valued at up to $14 billion, according to Bloomberg.

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WorldMar 18

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked Amid Regional Security Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked Tuesday, prompting orders for immediate security reviews at American diplomatic facilities.

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WorldMar 12

Israel Confirms Strike on Iranian Nuclear Facility Near Tehran

Israeli forces targeted the Taleghan compound near Tehran in what Israel says was an effort to prevent nuclear weapon development.

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WorldMar 17

Zelenskyy Meets British PM, NATO Chief in London to Discuss Ukraine War Amid Sanctions Debate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO's Mark Rutte to discuss the war and maintain pressure on Russia.

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WorldMar 17

Gulf Nations Seek New Security Partners Beyond U.S. Amid Regional Tensions

Gulf countries are diversifying security partnerships with Ukraine, Australia and Italy following Iranian attacks and concerns about U.S. commitments.

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WorldMar 17

Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Reach Record High as Authorities Restrict Information Access

At least 682 migrants confirmed missing in Mediterranean crossing attempts by mid-March 2026, with authorities in Italy, Tunisia and Malta withholding rescue data.

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WorldMar 11

British Tourist Arrested in Dubai, Other Travelers Report Being Stranded

A 60-year-old British man was arrested in Dubai while other UK tourists say they remain trapped in the emirate amid ongoing regional tensions.

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WorldMar 17

IMF Expresses Concern Over Ukraine Aid Amid US Congressional Delays

The International Monetary Fund has raised concerns about continued financial assistance to Ukraine as the US Congress faces gridlock over aid approval.

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WorldMar 17

South Sudan Army Orders 50,000 to Flee Ahead of Military Offensive in Jonglei State

South Sudan's military has warned residents to evacuate as it prepares a major offensive in Jonglei state, forcing 50,000 people from their homes.

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WorldMar 16

Cuba experiences nationwide power outage as electrical grid fails

Cuba's electrical grid collapsed, causing a complete nationwide blackout across the island nation.

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WorldMar 16

Four Western Nations Warn Israel Against Major Ground Offensive in Lebanon

Canada, France, Germany, and the United Kingdom jointly cautioned Israel against launching a major ground offensive in Lebanon.

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WorldMar 16

Ecuador Deploys 75,000 Security Forces Against Drug Gangs

Ecuador has deployed 75,000 soldiers and police officers to combat drug gangs in the country's most violence-affected provinces.

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WorldMar 16

Iranian Revolutionary Guards Prevail in Leadership Succession Discussions

Iran's Revolutionary Guards reportedly overcame opposition from moderates in discussions over the country's next leader, according to reports.

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WorldMar 10

UN Reports Nearly 700,000 Displaced, 84 Children Killed in Israeli Strikes on Lebanon

United Nations agencies report almost 700,000 people displaced and 84 children killed following Israeli military strikes in Lebanon.

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WorldMar 15

Pakistani Airstrikes Kill 75 Civilians in Afghanistan, Displace Thousands

Pakistani military strikes in Afghanistan have resulted in at least 75 civilian deaths and displaced 115,000 people amid escalating tensions.

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