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The March 14 profile explores Larijani's PhD in Western philosophy, his books blending Kant and Descartes with Islamic thought, and his decades in Iranian politics as parliament speaker and nuclear negotiator. At 67, he now heads the Supreme National Security Council amid U.S.-Iran tensions and questions over Supreme Leader Khamenei's health. Reactions ranged from mockery likening the praise to calling Hitler a painter, to defenders highlighting his intellectual depth against Western politicians.

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A Haaretz magazine piece paints Iran's top security chief Ali Larijani as both a ruthless leader and a brilliant philosopher on Kant. Readers quickly split, some comparing him to historical villains over his regime ties.

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Belfast's Kneecap, famous for Irish-language rap and bold activism, joined the Nuestra América Convoy organized by Progressive International, which is delivering over 20 tonnes of food, medicine, and solar gear to Havana by March 21. They're teaming up with supporters like Dr. David Hickey of the Irish Cuban Medical Association, flying out from Dublin on March 18. Cuba faces weeks of nationwide blackouts, hospital medicine shortages, and fuel-driven food price spikes, with U.S. sanctions under Trump blamed by officials while critics point to government mismanagement.

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The Irish rap trio Kneecap is stuffing over 200 kilograms of medical supplies into suitcases, heading to Cuba amid blackouts and shortages that have families bringing their own hospital needs.

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The debate started with a post calling out the franchise's lack of Arab and Muslim cast members, despite Fremen drawing from Bedouin life, Arabic names like Farok (echoing 'Faruq'), and Islamic concepts such as Zensunni faith and jihad. Previous films featured mostly non-MENA actors like Javier Bardem as Stilgar and Zendaya as Chani, with one exception in Souheila Yacoub's role in Part Two. Supporters demand authentic inclusion beyond exotic tropes like crysknives and stillsuits, while critics note the sci-fi setting 20,000 years in the future on a fictional planet. Dune: Part Three, based on Dune Messiah and set for December 18, 2026 release, continues to highlight these ongoing Hollywood tensions.

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A first-look poster for Ivorian-French actor Isaach de Bankolé as Fremen warrior Farok has fans questioning why Dune's Arabic-inspired world features so few Arab and Muslim actors.

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France's municipal elections on March 15 saw Socialist-led Emmanuel Grégoire top Paris's first round at 37.98%, ahead of right-wing Rachida Dati's 25.46%, setting up a March 22 showdown amid low 57% turnout. Close races defined big cities like Marseille, where left-wing incumbent Benoît Payan held a slim 36.70%-35.02% edge over the National Rally challenger, and Lyon, with ecologist Grégory Doucet at 37.36% over center-right Jean-Michel Aulas. Far-left and far-right lists advanced strongly, squeezing mainstream parties and foreshadowing tough negotiations that could shape control of key urban centers.

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Emmanuel Grégoire crossed the finish line first in Paris with 37.98% of the vote, but now faces a high-stakes runoff packed with alliance talks.

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Users on X responded to a post by @RinoTheBouncer sharing experiences of initially disliking video games like Bloodborne, Elden Ring, Cyberpunk 2077, and Deadlock due to lack of interest or difficulty, but becoming addicted after returning later. Common examples in replies include Soulsborne titles, Honkai: Star Rail, Divinity: Original Sin, and Xenoblade Chronicles 2.

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CAF's Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited their 1-0 extra-time win against hosts Morocco on January 18 by abandoning the pitch, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory under tournament rules and their first AFCON title. The chaos unfolded in Rabat when referee gave Morocco a late penalty; Senegal returned after 10 minutes, Brahim Díaz missed, and Pape Gueye scored the winner. Joy swept Morocco while Senegal's Sadio Mané posted defiance and their federation eyes a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid divided fan reactions.

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In a stunning twist two months after the final whistle, Senegal's players walked off in protest over a penalty—and now they've lost the trophy they lifted.

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CAF's Appeal Board ruled that Senegal forfeited their 1-0 extra-time win against hosts Morocco on January 18 by abandoning the pitch, awarding Morocco a 3-0 victory under tournament rules and their first AFCON title. The chaos unfolded in Rabat when referee gave Morocco a late penalty; Senegal returned after 10 minutes, Brahim Díaz missed, and Pape Gueye scored the winner. Joy swept Morocco while Senegal's Sadio Mané posted defiance and their federation eyes a Court of Arbitration for Sport appeal amid divided fan reactions.

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In a stunning twist two months after the final whistle, Senegal's players walked off in protest over a penalty—and now they've lost the trophy they lifted.

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India's National Investigation Agency arrested six Ukrainians and one American on March 16 for conspiring to commit terrorist acts, including training ethnic armed groups in Myanmar's Chin State with ties to Indian insurgents. The group entered on valid visas, reached Mizoram, then illegally crossed into Myanmar, where they reportedly received training and supplied weapons and drone expertise imported from Europe. Three were nabbed at Delhi airport, three in Lucknow, and one in Kolkata as they tried to leave; their lawyer calls the arrests illegal, but the NIA probe under anti-terror laws continues amid Myanmar's civil war spillover risks.

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Handcuffed and escorted from a Delhi court, the seven foreign suspects faced 11 days in NIA custody after allegedly smuggling drones across a porous border.

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Seyed Abbas Araghchi thanked Afghanistan's government and people for condemning recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, noting their sympathy during a post on Tuesday amid Ramadan. He expressed hope that peace would endure in Afghanistan, even as the Taliban reels from an alleged Pakistani airstrike on a Kabul drug rehabilitation hospital that Afghan officials say killed over 400 civilians. Pakistan denied the claims, insisting it targeted military sites, while the two nations have exchanged strikes since late February over cross-border militant attacks. Araghchi's message drew mixed interpretations, with some seeing it as backing Afghanistan and others noting similar thanks he gave Pakistan a day earlier.

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As tensions boil between Afghanistan and Pakistan, Iran's foreign minister reached out to the Taliban with thanks for their support—and a hope for peace in the neighborhood.

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Social media users discuss predictions for the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 second leg matches, focusing on outcomes, scorelines, and qualification after first-leg results such as Sporting 0-3 Bodo/Glimt, Arsenal 1-1 Bayer Leverkusen, Chelsea 2-5 PSG, and Manchester City 0-3 Real Madrid. Betting tips include over/under goals, yellow cards, and specific team wins or draws. Conversations highlight high-stakes scenarios for teams needing comebacks in these second-leg fixtures.

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Every Friday at 9 p.m. EST, @SpookyTags and hosts like @rayzhell18 run the #SinisterLeprechaunTricks game, where folks share horror spins on leprechaun lore just days before March 17. Standouts include a black cat bragging it ate the leprechaun—'magically delicious'—and a Khan lookalike in a green top hat, plus text zingers about jalapeño shamrocks and green pee from too much dye. The community banter thrives with dozens of likes and replies, offering a fun, chilling break from cheery shamrock posts.

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Picture a leprechaun swapping Jason Voorhees' machete for a giant pickle—pure creepy mischief ahead of St. Patrick's Day.

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