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The program started in the 1970s as a deterrent against regional threats like Soviet-backed forces in Angola, using homegrown technology to produce highly enriched uranium and gun-type fission devices for aircraft delivery. President F.W. de Klerk ordered the full dismantlement on February 26, 1990, after geopolitical shifts made the weapons superfluous, paving the way for sanctions relief and global nuclear cooperation. South Africa joined the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty in 1991, with IAEA inspections confirming the rollback, a step endorsed by the incoming ANC government that later helped establish Africa as a nuclear-weapon-free zone.

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In the 1980s, South Africa secretly built six nuclear warheads amid apartheid isolation—then completely dismantled them just a year later, a move no other nation has matched.

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Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen declared that the United States should no longer be considered Denmark's closest ally. She identified Europe, the Nordic countries, and partners such as Canada as Denmark's closest allies today. The statement was reported by Berlingske.

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On November 18, X user Vivid Prowess posted a query to non-Israeli, non-Jewish followers asking their personal reasons for supporting Israel, paired with an Israeli flag image. The post garnered over 300,000 views, nearly 7,000 likes, and 3,600 replies by Thursday, featuring endorsements from figures like Brianna Wu citing strategic defense against radical ideologies and emotional ties to Jewish humanity. Responses highlighted shared values, democracy, biblical faith, historical duty, and personal stories, alongside sharp critiques amid polarized views on ongoing conflicts.

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What drives non-Israelis and non-Jews to back Israel? Vivid Prowess's viral X question exploded with 300,000 views and thousands of raw replies.

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Romanian far-right leader George Simion posted images of his Poland visit, tagging Nawrocki at a Górnik Zabrze game, meetings, and a gathering with other conservatives like Education Minister Przemysław Czarnek and ex-PM Mateusz Morawiecki. Critics called Nawrocki a 'useful idiot for the Kremlin,' spawning memes like 'Nawruski' and #ZdrajcaNawrocki, despite his history as a Russia hawk who equates Putin with the USSR and faces a Russian wanted list. Defenders see it as partisan attacks in Poland's divided politics, where Nawrocki—a PiS-backed historian elected in June 2025—clashes with PM Tusk's pro-EU stance, while Simion shares euroskeptic views but opposes Ukraine aid.

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Photos from a Polish soccer match showed President Karol Nawrocki alongside Romania's George Simion, a move that unleashed sharp criticism online tying him to Kremlin sympathies.

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Maj. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto Jr., who led the Security Assistance Group-Ukraine until last year, first lost a tube of Secret-level maps detailing force positions on a train from Kyiv to Germany in April 2024; embassy staff recovered it untouched the next day. Weeks later on May 13, he consumed far more than the allowed two drinks—roughly two 500 ml bottles of strong Georgian chacha—during a dinner with Ukrainian counterparts, leading to three falls, a concussion, and slurred speech noted by witnesses at meetings with Secretary Blinken and others the next day. The March 12 inspector general report substantiated excess alcohol and incapacitation but found no compromise of materials or intoxication during meetings; it recommends Army discipline review amid questions on leadership in high-stakes missions.

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A top U.S. general in charge of Ukraine aid stumbled through a chaotic night of heavy drinking in Kyiv, then showed up to key meetings with a visible forehead mark from his falls.

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On March 12, evolutionary psychologist Gad Saad posted about invitations from Norway and Sweden, calling them nations gripped by extreme empathy. Mohammad Usman Rana, head of Norwegian think tank WASILA and a doctor-columnist, quoted the post to say Saad was 'not welcome' and labeled him a Mossad agent, an unsubstantiated claim. Norwegians and others pushed back hard, questioning Rana's authority despite his Norwegian birth to Pakistani parents, while memes and explicit welcomes for Saad flooded in. The clash highlights tensions over immigration, Islam, and free speech, though no actual travel plans exist and Rana holds no legal power.

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Gad Saad shared plans for speaking gigs in Norway and Sweden, only to face a swift rebuke from a local Muslim leader declaring him unwelcome as a 'Mossad agent.' The exchange quickly drew crowds of challengers.

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Posted March 15 by user Petr Němec, the satire showed a photoshopped Norwegian frigate with a Czech flag amid fjords, joking that landlocked Czechia was joining a U.S.-led coalition against Iranian threats in the Strait of Hormuz. It racked up nearly 800,000 views, with some cheering Czech solidarity and others spotting the gag by recalling the country's geography or sharing mole fan art. The meme nods to Czechia's pro-Western history, like its 1991 Gulf War cleanup troops, while poking fun at alliance quirks.

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A fake image of Czech PM Andrej Babiš sending the warship Krteček to the Persian Gulf fooled plenty before the punchline hit: Czechia has no navy, and Krteček is a beloved cartoon mole.

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The Seahawks moved fast in free agency, bringing back wide receiver and return star Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million pact with $34.7 million guaranteed. Traded from the Saints at the 2025 deadline, the undrafted free agent delivered 59 catches for 687 yards post-trade, led NFL returners, and scored three playoff kick return touchdowns en route to Super Bowl LX. Fans and analysts cheer the move as a steal, pairing his elite speed and perfect hands with stars like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, even as some debate prioritizing him over ex-MVP Kenneth Walker III.

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Rashid Shaheed's blazing speed lit up Seattle's Super Bowl run, and now he's locked in for more with a big new contract.

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The Seahawks moved fast in free agency, bringing back wide receiver and return star Rashid Shaheed on a three-year, $51 million pact with $34.7 million guaranteed. Traded from the Saints at the 2025 deadline, the undrafted free agent delivered 59 catches for 687 yards post-trade, led NFL returners, and scored three playoff kick return touchdowns en route to Super Bowl LX. Fans and analysts cheer the move as a steal, pairing his elite speed and perfect hands with stars like Jaxon Smith-Njigba and Cooper Kupp, even as some debate prioritizing him over ex-MVP Kenneth Walker III.

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Rashid Shaheed's blazing speed lit up Seattle's Super Bowl run, and now he's locked in for more with a big new contract.

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President Nawrocki vetoed legislation for the EU's SAFE program, which would provide Poland €43.7 billion in low-interest loans to boost defense spending, mainly on EU-made equipment. He warned of high interest costs and EU clauses that could withhold funds over disputes, proposing instead a zero-interest Polish fund using national bank profits for full control. Prime Minister Donald Tusk called it unpatriotic and activated a backup plan via the Armed Forces Support Fund, as the clash highlights Poland's split over EU ties and military funding ahead of elections.

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In a televised address on March 12, President Karol Nawrocki rejected a major EU defense funding deal, calling it a threat to Poland's sovereignty amid Russia's shadow.

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U.S. Representative Sarah McBride posted a Ramadan Mubarak message on X wishing peace, reflection, and blessings to Muslims observing the holy month. The post drew significant criticism from users mocking her transgender identity and highlighting perceived hypocrisy due to conservative Islamic views on gender. Other politicians shared similar neutral Ramadan greetings, which received less attention.

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Spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei stated that Romania's approval of U.S. access to bases like Mihail Kogălniceanu Air Base for refueling and surveillance would violate international law and damage ties. This follows Romania's March 11 decision amid the 2026 Iran war, sparked by U.S. and Israeli strikes on February 28, with Iran retaliating via Strait of Hormuz mining. Romania countered by citing a 2006 agreement and the defensive role of sites like Deveselu, as the NATO member balances alliance duties against Tehran's threats.

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Iran's Foreign Ministry delivered a direct message to Romania: let U.S. forces use your bases, and you're joining the fight against us.

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On March 9, Turkey's Defense Ministry deployed the F-16s and air defense systems to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, citing threats from Iran after drone strikes on the island. This followed Western allies like Greece, France, the UK, and Germany bolstering the internationally recognized Republic of Cyprus in the south. U.S. Representatives Dina Titus, Gus Bilirakis, and Chris Pappas sharply criticized the move as escalatory and illegal under U.S. law, calling for jet withdrawal, blocked arms sales, and enforcement of sanctions. The deployment underscores ongoing divisions since Turkey's 1974 invasion and broader regional tensions.

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Turkey sent six F-16 jets to the breakaway north of Cyprus, prompting immediate backlash from U.S. lawmakers who see it as a dangerous escalation on a divided island.

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