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A crowd in Dearborn, Michigan chanted 'Death to America.' Representative Rashida Tlaib refused to condemn the chant and instead condemned security personnel at a Michigan temple for disproportionate use of force.

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Lieutenant General Christian Freuding announced that Ukrainian military instructors will train Bundeswehr troops on artillery, drones, armored operations, and data-driven tactics. The deal, sealed last month, brings roughly 20 to 30 Ukrainian trainers to rotate through German army schools for weeks at a time. Freuding cited Western intelligence warning of a possible Russian NATO attack by 2029, urging quick action to bolster defenses. This reverses roles from Germany's prior training of Ukrainian forces, marking an equal security partnership.

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Germany's army chief sees Ukraine as the world's sole force with real frontline experience against Russia. Now, those battle-tested instructors are heading to German training schools.

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A fresh online clash divided people on whether reading classics by Fyodor Dostoevsky ignores Russia's ongoing invasion of Ukraine, now in its fourth year. Ukrainian voices shared screenshots of heated replies accusing Westerners of hypocrisy for promoting Russian culture amid the war, while others called the boycott idea absurd, noting Dostoevsky died in 1881 and questioning why Russian works face more scrutiny than literature from nations like the U.S. or U.K. The exchange echoes past debates over Tchaikovsky performances and Pushkin, with both sides pushing for nuance—read critically, amplify Ukrainian voices, but don't erase history. It highlights how the war continues to strain cultural discussions, even over long-dead authors.

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Ukrainian accounts vented raw anger at Western book recommendations, calling them tone-deaf while bombs fall daily. Critics fired back, wondering if Tchaikovsky's music is next on the chopping block.

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The Arctic Metagaz has been adrift since early March following what Russia calls a Ukrainian drone attack in neutral waters southeast of Malta, which damaged the vessel and injured two crew members treated in Libya. Italian and Maltese officials are closely monitoring its path toward Italy's Lampedusa island, with a five-nautical-mile exclusion zone in place amid fears of leaks from its volatile cargo. As part of Russia's shadow fleet evading sanctions, the incident raises concerns over potential spills threatening shipping lanes and coastlines, though no decision has been made on towing or neutralizing it.

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A Russian tanker loaded with 60,000 tonnes of LNG drifts powerless after a fire and explosions forced its 30 crew members into a lifeboat, leaving authorities on high alert for environmental risks.

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During a visit to assess readiness amid regional tensions, Singh—a veteran test pilot with over 5,000 hours—flew a flawless 45-minute solo sortie in the upgraded MiG-29, complete with a precise smart peel-off manoeuvre. He reviewed squadron operations, met aircrew, technicians, and veterans, while receiving briefings on the unit's 63-year history. The hands-on flight, part of Singh's tradition since taking command in 2024, boosted morale and signaled the Indian Air Force's sharp operational edge.

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Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh climbed into the cockpit of a MiG-29, engines roaring as it lifted into misty skies from a frontline base guarding India's west.

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In the Kyiv metro in Kyiv, Ukraine, soldiers on leave assaulted a man with dyed hair and nails, punching and kicking him while telling him 'You can’t flaunt this while we are at war.' The incident was captured on video.

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Ramadan 2026 began around February 18 for about a billion Muslims and reaches its 26th day on March 15, with Eid al-Fitr expected near March 19 or 20 after the final moon sighting. These closing days include Laylatul Qadr, the Night of Power, prompting urgent prayers for forgiveness like 'Allahumma innaka 'afuwwun tuhibbul 'afwa fa'fu 'anni,' often lightened by dancing cat GIFs. Posts blend heartache over the end—echoing a sad kitten video—with hope that Ramadan's peace endures, rallies to finish strong with good deeds and Zakat al-Fitr, and pleas for accepted worship as iftar lights dim one last time.

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As Ramadan's last nights unfold, many feel the holy month slipped away in a blink, mixing awe with a touch of melancholy.

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Michail Chkhikvishvili, leader of the Telegram-based Maniac Murder Cult from Tbilisi, Georgia, pleaded guilty in Brooklyn federal court to soliciting hate crimes and distributing instructions for making bombs and ricin. His plots targeted racial minorities and Jewish children, including a New Year's Eve attack with poisoned candy, and his 'Hater’s Handbook' manifesto has been linked to real-world shootings like the Antioch High School incident in Nashville. Arrested in Moldova in 2024 and extradited in May 2025, he faces up to 40 years in prison, with sentencing pending. Officials highlight the case as evidence of how online extremist propaganda drives offline terror.

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A 22-year-old Georgian extremist plotted to dress as Santa Claus and poison Jewish and minority children in New York with ricin-laced candy. Known as 'Commander Butcher,' he led the Maniac Murder Cult from Telegram, promoting violence to ignite racial war.

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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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Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian discussing regional developments amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. Putin expressed support for Iran and condolences over the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes. He urged an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to diplomatic solutions.

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Evan Miyakawa's Bayesian Performance Rating ranks Purdue's Braden Smith first among point guards at 11.39 BPR, blending his strong offensive and defensive contributions over 1,346 possessions. Michigan State's Jeremy Fears Jr. follows at 11.03, with UConn's Silas Demary Jr., Houston's Kingston Flemings, and Tennessee's Ja'Kobi Gillespie rounding out the top five. Fans celebrate their stars—like Demary's dad cheering 'Keep chopping kid'—while debating others such as Iowa's Bennett Stirtz and omissions like Nebraska's Sam Hoiberg, as conference races heat up toward March.

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Braden Smith has Purdue humming with elite playmaking, leading all point guards in a stacked field according to advanced metrics.

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Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Masoud Pezeshkian discussing regional developments amid ongoing Middle East conflicts. Putin expressed support for Iran and condolences over the deaths of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other senior officials killed in Israeli-U.S. strikes. He urged an immediate halt to hostilities and a return to diplomatic solutions.

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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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Shakhtar Donetsk took a strong 3-1 lead in their UEFA Conference League round-of-16 first leg against Lech Poznań, thanks to goals from Marlon Gomes in the 36th minute, Newertton just after halftime, and Isaque's acrobatic 85th-minute stunner. Lech pulled one back through Mikael Ishak in the 70th, but Shakhtar held firm through stoppage time at Poznań's Enea Stadion. The result gives the Ukrainian side a two-goal advantage heading into the second leg on March 19 in Kraków, their adopted European home amid the conflict.

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With time running out, Isaque chested down a lofted ball and unleashed a stunning bicycle kick into the bottom corner, sending Shakhtar fans into raptures.

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Shakhtar Donetsk took a strong 3-1 lead in their UEFA Conference League round-of-16 first leg against Lech Poznań, thanks to goals from Marlon Gomes in the 36th minute, Newertton just after halftime, and Isaque's acrobatic 85th-minute stunner. Lech pulled one back through Mikael Ishak in the 70th, but Shakhtar held firm through stoppage time at Poznań's Enea Stadion. The result gives the Ukrainian side a two-goal advantage heading into the second leg on March 19 in Kraków, their adopted European home amid the conflict.

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With time running out, Isaque chested down a lofted ball and unleashed a stunning bicycle kick into the bottom corner, sending Shakhtar fans into raptures.

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