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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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Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton spoke out against Prime Minister Viktor Orbán days before Hungary's April 12 parliamentary elections, warning voters against backing a Trump ally. Orbán, who has led since 2010, recently hosted U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who praised strong bilateral ties and Trump's support. Critics dismissed Clinton's comment by noting Orbán's long career predates Trump, while polls show challenger Péter Magyar's Tisza party now leading in a tight race marked by debates over EU policies, migration, and national sovereignty.

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In a video clip shared online, Hillary Clinton urged Hungarians to pick leaders for their own country, not someone she labeled a 'puppet of Trump.' The remark lands as Orbán's party braces for its closest election fight yet.

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US Ambassador to Belgium Bill White announced that Conner Rousseau, chairman of the Flemish socialist party Vooruit, cannot enter the United States until he retracts comments comparing President Trump's ICE enforcement to Hitler's actions 80 years ago. White cited the rhetoric as a 'gross statement' that risks violence, referencing Trump's 2024 assassination attempts and the 2025 killing of Charlie Kirk. Belgium's Foreign Minister Maxime Prévot called the move insulting and questioned its formality, while Rousseau dismissed it as a dangerous precedent but noted no US travel plans. The clash highlights tensions over free speech, amid separate disputes on religious freedoms like Antwerp's probe into Jewish ritual circumcisions.

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A sharp exchange erupted when a Flemish socialist leader likened Trump's immigration policies to Nazi tactics, prompting the US ambassador to block his travel to America.

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The activist short seller argues the December 2025 Fusaka upgrade flooded the network with excess blockspace, slashing transaction fees by 90% and validator tips by 40-50%, far worse than expected. They blame over 95% of recent wallet growth on spam attacks like address poisoning, not real demand, and point to Vitalik Buterin's sale of over 19,300 ETH as a red flag. Pushback arrived fast from Dima Buterin, who called it 'bullshit,' while traders debate Culper's spotty track record and eye ETH's drop toward $1,800 support.

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Culper Research just dropped a scathing report claiming Ethereum's latest upgrade has sparked a revenue crash and a looming death spiral for its token.

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General Motors completed its move from the Renaissance Center to a new headquarters half a mile away earlier this year, leaving the 1977-built complex mostly vacant and prompting restrictions on public access to its atrium and food court. Only select tenants like consulates and restaurants such as Joe Muer Seafood and Andiamo Riverfront remain open. GM and Bedrock are pursuing a $1.6 billion redevelopment to demolish towers, add housing, offices, a hotel, and a six-acre public park, while seeking $350 million in public funds amid local nostalgia for family memories at the site.

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A security guard firmly told journalist Charlie LeDuff, 'It's closed. Can't you read the signs?' as he tried entering the once-vibrant atrium of Detroit's Renaissance Center.

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The 12-member Thai group BUS, formed from the 2023 survival show 789 SURVIVAL, debuted their fifth single 'Kub Here'—a fun track about ditching tiredness through dance—at the D.U.N.K. Showcase in Japan at 17:00 Bangkok time. They followed up hours later with a high-energy dance practice video on YouTube, racking up nearly 4,000 views and 6,000 likes in two hours, as fans praised its addictive choreography perfect for Songkran. Highlights include Heart's hand-shaking fancam from the live show and Jinwook's smooth center moves, with the full music video set for March 18 amid their global T-pop push.

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Imagine shaking off a boring day with sassy hip shakes and cheeky grins— that's the vibe BUS brought to their Japan stage today.

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The U.S. military is relocating parts of its THAAD battery and Patriot interceptors from South Korea to support Operation Epic Fury, President Trump's airstrikes on Iran's nuclear and missile sites. South Korean President Lee Jae-myung protested the move but insisted the peninsula's defenses remain strong, backed by Seoul's own Patriots and high defense spending. The redeployment revives 2017 memories when China imposed boycotts costing South Korea $7.5 billion, prompting online critics to question the value of hosting U.S. systems that can be pulled away amid global demands.

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U.S. troops near Seongju carefully dismantle THAAD equipment, shipping it across the world as Iran's missile attacks strain defenses in the Middle East.

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An explosion occurred in an apartment on the 15th floor of a high-rise residential building on Kadyrov Street in Moscow's Yuzhnoye Butovo district, shattering windows in several apartments, damaging balconies, and leaving part of the exterior wall hanging. The building is not connected to the gas network, with preliminary reports suggesting a possible gas cylinder explosion inside the apartment. At least two people were injured, residents were evacuated, and emergency services including firefighters and medical teams responded to the scene.

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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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The Dominican Republic's star lineup erupted for 12 runs on four homers, including blasts from Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero, and Austin Wells, before Soto's dagger sealed a 12-1 win over the Netherlands in Pool D. The victory moved them to 2-0 atop the group with Venezuela, as their pitching silenced the Dutch after an early solo shot. Soto called it the ultimate thrill, with the whole nation cheering, while fans chanted 'We want Venezuela!' afterward.

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Juan Soto crushed a two-run walk-off homer in the seventh, triggering the mercy rule and sending Dominican fans into a frenzy at loanDepot Park.

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