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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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Posts on X discuss a potential project to construct a canal connecting the Persian Gulf to the Indian Ocean via the United Arab Emirates and Oman, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed route between Sohar and Abu Dhabi would cross the Hajar Mountains exceeding 500 meters elevation, requiring 20-30 locks or tunnels, with an estimated cost of $500 billion. A smaller 112-mile UAE proposal from 2008 was estimated at $200 billion.

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The U.S. approved deploying the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit from Japan, along with the USS Tripoli group, to the Middle East amid Operation Epic Fury airstrikes on Iranian sites that began February 28. Iranian forces hit 16 vessels with missiles, drones, and mines, carrying about 20% of global oil, prompting Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to promise sequential threat neutralization and safe transit. While the Marines, backed by F-35B jets and helicopters, focus on securing sea lanes without invading, allies like India and Turkey negotiate passages separately, as oil prices swing amid escalation risks and seven U.S. service member deaths.

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Iran's strikes on ships in the Strait of Hormuz have killed eight seafarers and choked off tanker traffic through this vital oil chokepoint. The Pentagon is now sending over 2,000 Marines and warships to push back.

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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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The two Gulf nations' foreign ministries labeled the strikes violations of international law and UN Resolution 1701, urging global pressure to stop Israel's actions amid the escalating Israel-Hezbollah clashes. The fighting began in early March 2026 with Hezbollah rocket barrages into northern Israel, prompting Israeli responses that have killed at least 17 in Lebanon since Thursday and displaced over 800,000 people. UN human rights experts echoed the criticism on March 12, decrying the assaults without mentioning Hezbollah's role, while online views split over perceived biases and hypocrisies.

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As Israeli airstrikes pound southern Lebanon, Qatar and Kuwait issued sharp rebukes, calling for the world to step in and protect Lebanon's borders.

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The game, released February 27, brings back Leon to Raccoon City's ruins with new partner Grace Ashcroft and comms support from now-40-year-old Sherry Birkin, whom he protected as a teen. An IGN poll shows Sherry leading at 67% of over 24,000 votes for Leon's wife, ahead of Ashley Graham, Ada Wong, and Claire Redfield—though earlier results favored Ada, sparking botting claims and backlash over the brother-sister dynamic fans see with Sherry. Director Koshi Nakanishi thanked supporters but noted the overwhelming messages and fakes, while voice actor Nick Apostolides stayed neutral to avoid fan ire.

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A subtle wedding ring on 49-year-old Leon S. Kennedy's finger in Resident Evil Requiem has fans fiercely debating his mystery spouse, pitting old allies against each other.

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The conflict began February 28 with U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and leadership, killing Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and prompting Iran's missile retaliation that has killed 15 U.S. service members and wounded over 170. Pentagon officials report crippling Iran's missile capabilities, with launches down over 80%, yet shipping disruptions persist through the strait carrying 20% of global oil. Controversies include a U.S. strike that killed about 175 children at a girls' school in Minab due to outdated intelligence, drawing bipartisan demands for answers and international aid offers.

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Amid mounting casualties and oil prices soaring past $100 a barrel, the U.S. sends a Marine expeditionary unit into the fray, as Iranian attacks choke the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Version 3.1 Phase 2, titled 'For You Who Walk in Snow,' launched on February 26, 2026, featuring the long-awaited 5-star Resonator Luuk Herssen after Phase 1's Aemeath. Fans responded with vibrant creations like Muoi's sunlit tea-sipping portrait that earned over 21,000 likes, monyami_'s evolving ahegao sketches, and cosplays of Rinne, Jinhsi, and Chisa from events like ILLUSTAR FES. Memes poke fun at gacha pulls emptying wallets, while ship art pairs Female Rover with partners, showing the game's dedicated community two years after launch.

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Luuk Herssen steps into the spotlight in Wuthering Waves' latest banner, drawing a wave of fan art from cozy kitchen scenes to edgy cosplay under blue skies.

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The row escalated when Trump, on March 11, 2026, renewed threats to cut trade with Spain over its low NATO spending at 1.3% of GDP and refusal to open bases for U.S. operations against Iran. Díaz criticized Merz as a 'vassal' to Trump after the chancellor's White House visit, while Merz's calls to Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez went unanswered due to an outdated number. With $47 billion in bilateral trade at stake and Spain recalling its ambassador from Israel, the dispute exposes cracks in NATO unity and EU solidarity.

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Spain's Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz called out German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for staying silent as Trump labeled Spain's leaders 'terrible'—a jab that has deepened transatlantic tensions.

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