Fri 27 March 2026: The Pentagon is preparing military options for a “final blow” in the Iran war, involving the use of ground forces and massive bombing, according to a report by Axios, citing two US officials and two sources with knowledge of the matter, Anadolu reports. According to the report, a “dramatic military escalation” is […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Resolution on transatlantic slavery supported by 123 countries, while three opposed it – including the US and Israel. A United Nations resolution, proposed by Ghana, to recognise transatlantic slavery as the “gravest crime against humanity” and calling for reparations, has been adopted despite pushback from Europe and the United States. At […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Astronomers have solved a 50-year mystery surrounding the star Gamma Cassiopeiae, identifying the source of its unusually intense X-ray emissions as a hidden white dwarf companion, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Astronomy & Astrophysics. Visible to the naked eye in the Cassiopeia constellation, Gamma Cassiopeiae has long […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Reports that German auto firm Volkswagen will produce weapons for Israel at its plant in Osnabruck, western Germany were met with alarm by local residents. Attaching a question mark sticker on a sign that read “City of Peace” at the city entrance, locals told Anadolu that they are against the idea of weapons manufacturing at […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: Spot gold fell below $4,500 per ounce early Thursday, extending losses as the Middle East conflict continues to fuel broad market volatility and keep pressure on bullion. Gold traded at $4,426.50 per ounce as of 0605GMT Thursday, down 1.6% on the day. The latest decline came after a sharp and volatile […]
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Fri 27 March 2026: A jury in the US state of California found Meta and YouTube liable Wednesday for creating social media products that led to harmful and addictive behavior by young users in a landmark decision that could set a legal precedent for future lawsuits, according to media reports. The Los Angeles jury voted […]
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Thu 26 March 2026: Zimbabwe Information Minister Zhemu Soda said 15 citizens were killed after being fraudulently recruited into the Russia-Ukraine war, with 66 still abroad, as African states complain of growing networks luring recruits into combat roles. Information Minister Zhemu Soda said 15 Zimbabweans had been killed and 66 others remain in the conflict […]
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Thu 26 March 2026: The Pentagon is reportedly considering diverting weapons originally intended for Ukraine to the Middle East as U.S. operations in Iran strain supplies of critical munitions, according to a Washington Post report citing three sources familiar with the matter. The weapons potentially affected include air defense interceptor missiles purchased through a NATO-backed […]
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Thu 26 March 2026: Here’s what’s happening in South Africa today: ◼️ SA heading for the eye of the storm: South Africa is experiencing an inflationary shock from rising fuel prices and disrupted oil supply from the Middle East. The Reserve Bank may need to navigate this period, potentially pushing inflation past the 3% target. […]
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Wed 25 March 2026: Social media bans, digital curfews, and strict time limits on apps are to be given tryouts in the homes of hundreds of UK teenagers as officials step up efforts to examine the impact of online platforms on young people’s well-being. The government-led pilot will involve 300 teenagers, with participants placed into […]
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