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The attacks wounded at least 135, with 88 in Arad alone—10 in serious condition—and a 12-year-old boy from Dimona left critical from shrapnel at Soroka Hospital. Prime Minister Netanyahu called it a 'very tough night,' vowing to strike enemies while directing aid to the wounded. This comes as the U.S.-led Operation Epic Fury enters its fourth week, having hit over 8,000 Iranian targets amid Iran's retaliation claims and vows to target nuclear sites.

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Late Saturday, Iranian ballistic missiles slammed into Arad and Dimona, shattering residential buildings and injuring over 100 people, including children near Israel's key nuclear research facility.

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Makinde joined Nigerian Army troops at a forward operating base in Igbeti, Oyo State, for a Chief of Army Staff Special Sallah Celebration, personally serving food and urging that their welfare be prioritized. He credited the state's peace and growth in economy, education, and health to the soldiers' efforts, noting how they stay at the frontline while others celebrate with family. Military leaders praised his long-term support, calling the event a morale booster amid Oyo's security collaboration near border areas and national parks.

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Dressed in green traditional attire, Governor Seyi Makinde dished out meals to smiling soldiers under a canopy, honoring their frontline sacrifices during Eid celebrations.

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Seyed Abbas Araghchi highlighted similarities between a March 2 White House statement listing 44 incidents and 992 American deaths, and a June 2025 Foundation for Defense of Democracies report by former AIPAC staffer Tzvi Kahn. Both documents share identical wording, dates, and descriptions, with the White House version often strengthening ties to Iran without citing sources. The claims surfaced as blogger Stephen McIntyre's analysis gained traction online, fueling debate over U.S. policy in the war that began with Israeli strikes on Iran in June 2025 and escalated with U.S. attacks on nuclear sites. Critics question bulk attributions like Iraq deaths to Iran-backed militias, while defenders cite Iran's history with groups like Hezbollah.

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Iran's foreign minister pointed to a White House article on Iranian terrorism that echoes a pro-Israel think tank report almost word for word, raising questions about outside influence amid ongoing strikes.

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In June 2025, shortly after U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites, Rayan—a Gaza native and Qatar University lecturer—tweeted criticism of Trump and Gulf states' security deals. Qatari authorities detained him at Al Deheyl prison for cybercrimes, charged him with stirring public opinion, and after his release, dismissed him from his position and deported his family despite contracts until 2028. Rayan, son of a late Hamas leader, detailed physical abuse like crushed wrists from handcuffs and ongoing pressure against his pro-Gaza views; he now lives in Turkey, with Qatar offering no comment.

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Baraa Nizar Rayan lost his job, home, and Qatar residency after one tweet questioning Trump's Iran strikes. His family, including four daughters, faced upheaval amid the fallout.

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The 38-year-old Podemos leader argued that opposing war means closing U.S. bases at Rota and Morón and expelling American forces from Spanish soil. Her remarks came after U.S. and Israeli strikes on over 900 Iranian targets on February 28, 2026, sparked Iranian missile retaliation across 12 countries, including attacks near Spanish-hosted U.S. assets. While supporters praised her peace stance, critics like U.S. commentator Nick Freitas mocked the idea of Spain quitting NATO, and Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's government has firmly rejected any such move while condemning the strikes as illegal.

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In a charged address to Spain's Congress, Ione Belarra stared down the prime minister and demanded Spain kick out U.S. troops and leave NATO amid the U.S.-Israel war with Iran.

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The strait, vital for 20% of global oil, has seen sharp traffic drops since Iran closed it around March 4 with attacks on ships, pushing oil prices over $100 per barrel. Trump claimed U.S. and Israeli strikes have crippled Iran's military, predicting a quick end to the blockade and falling oil prices. Iran vowed a long war and rejected ceasefires, while allies like the U.K., EU, Japan, and Australia declined naval support, citing risks and unclear U.S. aims. Reports hint at potential U.S. force to seize control, as the standoff strains alliances and fuels energy market fears.

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President Trump declared the U.S. no longer needs NATO allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, after partners turned down his requests amid the ongoing war with Iran.

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A map shared on March 16 lists 27 countries with over 90% English speakers, including the Netherlands at 90.9%, but Canada falls short at 83.06% due to Quebec, where only 52% of residents speak English per 2021 census data. Provinces like Newfoundland and Labrador reach 100%, yet Quebec's 23% of the population pulls the national average down. The graphic prompted laughs, sarcasm about French in Quebec, and reminders of Canada's official bilingualism, with 98.1% knowing English or French.

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Canadians blinked twice when a map placed the Netherlands ahead of their own country for nations where over 90% speak English. Quebec's strong French roots explain why Canada misses the list.

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In his Global Currents newsletter, University of Cambridge assistant professor Jostein Hauge traces economics from its 'political economy' origins with Adam Smith and Karl Marx to the late 19th-century shift toward math-heavy, value-free models. He critiques modern textbooks for portraying markets as natural while ignoring state interventions and moral choices in policies like interest rates or austerity. Supporters like Branko Milanovic highlight ethical questions in distribution, while critics such as Chris Freiman defend the separation of factual analysis from values, fueling an ongoing exchange among economists and commentators.

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Jostein Hauge kicked off a sharp debate by calling economics a field dressed up as neutral science, but rooted in power and ideology.

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Discussions center on USA facing weaker opponents like Slovakia, who upset Finland 4-1, while Canada played Sweden and nearly lost to Czechia in overtime. Canada fans highlight their tougher draw and Finland's win over Sweden amid rivalries heading into upcoming matchups.

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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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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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