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Energy Crisis: The Price of War in Iran Paid at the Pump
Oil surpasses $110 a barrel, the Philippines declares a national energy emergency, Germany passes emergency fuel price laws. From the Strait of Hormuz to gas stations in South Africa, the war in Iran is redrawing the global energy map.
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Meta and YouTube Found Liable for Minor Addiction: Silicon Valley's Big Tobacco Moment
A Los Angeles jury has ordered Meta and Google to pay $6 million to a young woman rendered dependent on Instagram and YouTube since childhood, in a landmark verdict treating social media platforms as defective products. This decision, comparable to the Big Tobacco moment of the 1990s, paves the way for more than 2,000 similar lawsuits and forces the world to rethink how digital platforms are regulated for minors.
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Russia's Economic Stagnation: The Price of Militarization
Russia's economy slides toward stagnation with growth forecast around 1% in 2026, after two years of 4%+ expansion. The Central Bank cut its key rate to 15% but inflation remains sticky around 6.5-7%. With 38% of the federal budget devoted to defense and security, an acute labor shortage, and oil revenues down 50%, the war economy model shows its structural limits.
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Moscow Internet Blackout: Russia Accelerates Digital Lockdown Under Cover of Security
Since early March, Moscow has suffered massive mobile internet outages affecting all four major carriers. The Kremlin justifies the blackouts with the Ukrainian drone threat, but analysts see an acceleration of digital control. Economic losses exceed $38-63 million in five days, while a February 2026 law gives the FSB power to cut communications nationwide.
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Iran War, Day 26: Tehran Rejects US Plan, 82nd Airborne Deployed
On the 26th day of conflict, Iran rejects the 15-point US peace plan, calling it extremely maximalist. Trump claims Vance and Rubio are leading negotiations, but Tehran denies it. Over 1,000 soldiers from the 82nd Airborne Division are deployed, bringing US forces in the Middle East to more than 50,000. The death toll surpasses 2,000.
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Iran War, Day 25: Contested Negotiations and Military Escalation on All Fronts
As the US-Israeli conflict against Iran enters its 25th day, Trump's claims of ongoing negotiations are categorically denied by Tehran, which calls them 'fake news.' Strikes intensify on multiple fronts — Iranian missiles on Tel Aviv and southern Israel, drones on Saudi Arabia, Israeli-US bombings on Tehran — while Pakistan offers to host talks and the Strait of Hormuz crisis paralyzes the global economy.
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International Tensions: Iran at the Center of Strategic and Diplomatic Stakes
Recent events involving Iran underscore its central position in regional conflicts and global diplomacy. From Israeli strikes to American negotiations, the country generates varied reactions that affect Middle Eastern security and beyond.
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Trump faces international challenges: Iran, economy, and security
The Trump administration simultaneously confronts tensions with Iran, internal economic pressure, and border security challenges. These issues highlight the complexity of his foreign and domestic policy approach.
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Rising Tensions Between Iran and the United States: Threat to the Strait of Hormuz
Military tensions are intensifying between Iran and the United States, with threats from Tehran to close the Strait of Hormuz. This situation poses a major risk to global energy security, affecting international trade and oil prices.
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Middle East Conflict: Iranian Strikes on Israel and International Reactions
Iranian air strikes targeted Israel, hitting a city with a nuclear research center and the Natanz nuclear site. These actions have triggered regional tensions and diplomatic moves to stabilize the situation beyond the Strait of Hormuz.
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Trump Faces US-Iran Conflict: Foreign Policy Under Strain
Donald Trump's actions in the conflict between the United States and Iran have raised global concerns. His decisions affect not only regional security but also international energy markets, highlighting the diplomatic and economic challenges of his foreign policy.
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