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On February 28, 2026, U.S. and Israeli forces struck over 500 Iranian targets, killing Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, top commanders, and others, with casualties over 200. Iran fired back with missiles at Israel, U.S. bases, and Gulf allies, while President Trump hailed the outcome and pushed for regime change. Nick Tyrone's post questions if Western progressives would embrace a liberal democratic Iran granting women's and LGBTQ rights, drawing replies that highlight hypocrisy claims, failed interventions like Iraq and the 1953 coup, and Iran's own polls showing strong support for equality amid ongoing 'Woman, Life, Freedom' protests.

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As cheers echo in Tehran streets and women shed hijabs, a pointed question cuts through: If U.S. and Israeli strikes birth rights for women and LGBTQ people in Iran, would Western progressives celebrate or cry foul?

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The disruption at the GAA Annual Congress yesterday targeted the association's sponsorship with Allianz, accused in a UN report of profiting from Israel's actions in Gaza through a subsidiary's investments. High-profile figures like Peter Canavan and Colm O'Rourke joined a larger rally outside waving Palestinian and Irish flags, while president Jarlath Burns halted proceedings after two stewards were injured and vowed a security review. Despite a petition from nearly 800 players and calls from counties like Tyrone, the GAA's ethics committee recommended keeping the deal, as Allianz denies direct ties to the conflict.

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A dozen activists stormed into Croke Park's conference room, banners high and chants loud, right as GAA delegates debated key motions.

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Users on X debated whether recent clashes between the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban) and Islamic Republic of Pakistan during Ramadan should be attributed to religion, citing Quran 2:217. Counterarguments highlighted the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war between predominantly Christian nations without similar religious blame. The discussion distinguished theocratic Islamic states from secular or non-theocratic Christian-majority countries.

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On the exact anniversary of 23-year-old Ilan Halimi's death from torture by the 'Gang of Barbarians' in 2006, Macron called the fight against antisemitism 'existential for France.' He condemned its forms across ideologies, from Islamist extremism to far-right stereotypes, amid a 300% surge in acts after October 7, 2023, in a nation with Europe's largest Jewish community of 450,000. Proposing tougher penalties, judge training, and tech fines, Macron stressed that free speech ends at hate, vowing the Republic's resilience.

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Twenty years after Ilan Halimi's brutal murder, President Macron planted an oak tree—'Ilan' means 'tree' in Hebrew—in the Élysée Palace gardens as a symbol of enduring memory.

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At the St. Petersburg forum on June 20, 2025, Putin said Moscow won't back Iran militarily because nearly two million people from the former Soviet Union live in Israel, making it almost a Russian-speaking country. The clip gained attention after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iranian targets on February 28, 2026, which prompted Iran's retaliation and Russia's diplomatic condemnation without military aid. This reflects Russia's balancing act—partnering with Iran on arms but prioritizing diaspora ties and avoiding direct involvement, as seen in ongoing trade with Israel and Syria coordination.

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In a resurfaced 2025 video, Putin calmly explains Russia's hands-off approach to Iran-Israel tensions, pointing to Israel's huge Russian-speaking population as a key factor.

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Posts on X discuss Sami Gold's claim that U.S. foreign policy based on realpolitik would prioritize Saudi Arabia over Israel as its top Middle East ally. Replies counter that Israel offers superior military capabilities, intelligence value, and proven reliability compared to Saudi Arabia. Arguments reference U.S. oil independence, historical defense of Saudi Arabia in 1990, 9/11 hijacker origins, and strains in U.S.-Saudi relations due to support for Israel.

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The clip comes from Koizumi stressing that Iran's nuclear weapons development must never be permitted, aligning with Japan's stance on global non-proliferation—not an explicit endorsement of the U.S. and Israeli 'Roaring Lion' airstrikes that killed Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Japan, dependent on Middle East oil, has responded cautiously: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ordered protections for nationals and energy monitoring, while Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi urged Iran to stop nuclear pursuits and backed U.S.-Iran talks. Online critics call Japan a U.S. puppet despite its pacifist constitution, though analysts describe the remarks as vague and in line with Tokyo's focus on de-escalation.

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At 1:06 a.m. on March 1, 2026, Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi faced a direct question during an early morning briefing: Did his words mean support for the U.S. attack? His simple 'Yes. That's our governmental position' has fueled online fire.

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Nigerian Christians and Muslims argue on social media over whether to support Iran or Israel. Some claim Israel hates Christians, while others defend Israel and accuse Iran of sponsoring terrorism against them. Discussions highlight religious divisions, the irrelevance of the issue to Nigerian problems, and criticisms for prioritizing foreign geopolitics over domestic concerns.

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France, Germany, and Italy demanded the resignation of Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur on human rights in the Palestinian territories. The call followed a viral video clip in which she allegedly called Israel 'the enemy of humanity.'

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In a Fox News interview, Secretary of State Rubio described Operation Epic Fury and Roaring Lion—launched February 28, 2026—as vital to cripple Iran's secret nuclear bomb pursuit and regional proxies like Hamas. The strikes killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, top IRGC commanders, and about 40 officials, building on 2025 U.S. actions that already set back Tehran's program by years. Iran retaliated with missiles on U.S. bases and Israel, closed the Strait of Hormuz, and appointed an interim council, amid unclear casualties over 100 and split global reactions from support in Canada to UN calls for restraint. Rubio praised President Trump's approach as a 'favor to the world' while keeping negotiation doors open.

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Marco Rubio laid out the case for recent U.S.-Israeli airstrikes on Iran, showing maps of hit nuclear sites while stressing no quarrel with the Iranian people.

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Iran has sought closer military ties with China and Russia for years, but both countries are unwilling to offer direct military aid or risk confrontation with the United States as Iran faces its most serious US threat in decades. The Wall Street Journal highlights this reluctance despite strengthened ties with Tehran, particularly in the context of potential strikes ordered by President Trump.

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On February 18, Nigeria's National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu co-chaired the inaugural European Union-Nigeria Peace, Security and Defence Dialogue at the EEAS headquarters. Senior officials discussed counter-terrorism, maritime security, cyber threats, organized crime, and more, agreeing to boost intelligence sharing and new consultations. This builds on over €700 million in EU aid since 2015, with Nigerians online praising the handshake and potential security gains for challenges like insurgency and piracy.

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Nuhu Ribadu shook hands with Charles Fries in Brussels, kicking off the first EU-Nigeria dialogue on peace and defense. It felt like a real step forward for tackling shared threats.

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On November 19 at 4 p.m. UTC, the Avalanche Network deployed the Granite upgrade via ACP-181, ACP-204, and ACP-226, introducing epoched P-Chain views for stable cross-chain messaging, secp256r1 biometric authentication, and dynamic block production starting at two seconds on C-Chain. Following successful Fuji testnet activation on October 29, the upgrade enhances speed, security, and interoperability across L1 chains. Avalanche reported over 8.5 billion total transactions, with C-Chain peaking at 901 TPS just before rollout.

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Avalanche just unleashed its Granite upgrade, slashing block times to two seconds and enabling FaceID logins for dApps.

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The popular Thai duo, known from GMMTV's 2022 hit 'The Eclipse,' will shine at the 9Entertain Awards on March 12, 2026, at Bangkok's Paragon Hall, joining stars like Perses TH and VIIS in categories such as Couple of the Year. Fresh clips from their playful appearance on Workpoint 23's cooking guessing game show them joking about 'separation anxiety' and beaming side-by-side, delighting fans with their off-screen chemistry. Earlier, they attended a memorial service in traditional white attire, highlighting their respectful presence in the industry.

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First and Khaotung shared shy wais and giggles on 'Who Is My Chef?', then fans lit up seeing them confirmed for the 9Entertain Awards stage.

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The club will send scouts to Norway next month to pursue a summer deal for Tromsø IL's 1.86m Gambian centre-back, who has made 21 league appearances this season with solid stats including three clean sheets and a 7.31 FotMob rating. Chief executive Omar Berrada and technical director Jason Wilcox view the left-footed talent, known for his aggressive style and one Gambia cap, as a long-term investment fitting INEOS's youth-focused strategy. United lead Chelsea, Ajax, and PSV, with Kinteh's €5m value and contract until 2029 setting the stage for serious talks.

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At just 19, Abubacarr Sedi Kinteh is turning heads in Norway's icy Eliteserien with his towering duels and ball-carrying confidence. Manchester United's top brass see him as their next big defensive find.

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NDTV reported that Afghanistan shot down a Pakistani F-16 fighter jet, accompanied by an AI-generated image featuring an incorrectly oriented Pakistani flag. The report faced widespread backlash on X for using unverified and fabricated media, with users criticizing it as propaganda amid Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions. No credible confirmation of the event emerged, and tools like Grok identified the image as fake.

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The high-performance EVM-compatible layer-1 chain now holds $120 million in total value locked, with smart money investing $1.2 million in its MON token. Yet NFT projects like Monuki saw floor prices drop from 118 MON to 80 MON, leaving minters underwater after high fees. The MON airdrop to 76,000 wallets led to quick sales, tanking the token from $0.10 to $0.027, while some question favoritism toward the mascot project Chog. Monad's tech shines at 10,000 TPS with sub-second finality, but builders call for better balance between growth and ecosystem support.

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Just 11 days after its November 24 launch, Monad added 529,000 new wallets in a week, processing 14.5 million transactions. But NFT creators feel the pinch with slow mints and falling prices.

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Ukrainian police in the port city began stopping men dressed in traditional Hasidic Jewish clothing on December 8 to verify identities, after reports emerged of evasion tactics exploiting past oversights toward religious garb. The Black Sea hub's historic Jewish community provided a convenient cover, but routine ID checks ended the ploy, as noted by local historian Marta Havryshko with wry humor about men so bold even theater troupes took notes. Ukraine's mobilization crisis deepens nearly four years into the war, with aggressive recruitment by territorial centers amid widespread evasion and no exemptions for religious beliefs, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in May.

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In Odesa, police calmly surrounded men in long black coats and hats by a patrol car, methodically checking documents amid reports of draft dodgers borrowing the disguise.

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Ukrainian police in the port city began stopping men dressed in traditional Hasidic Jewish clothing on December 8 to verify identities, after reports emerged of evasion tactics exploiting past oversights toward religious garb. The Black Sea hub's historic Jewish community provided a convenient cover, but routine ID checks ended the ploy, as noted by local historian Marta Havryshko with wry humor about men so bold even theater troupes took notes. Ukraine's mobilization crisis deepens nearly four years into the war, with aggressive recruitment by territorial centers amid widespread evasion and no exemptions for religious beliefs, as affirmed by the Supreme Court in May.

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In Odesa, police calmly surrounded men in long black coats and hats by a patrol car, methodically checking documents amid reports of draft dodgers borrowing the disguise.

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