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Summer Travel Slows as Middle East Tension Spreads

March 26, 2026

The fight between Iran and its enemies has made people rethink early‑summer trips, especially to islands like Cyprus and Greece that depend on beach tourists. When U. S. and Israeli forces struck Iran at the end of February, Cyprus was just opening its doors after a quiet winter. A few days later,

politics

Malaysia Secures Safe Passage for Its Ships Through the Hormuz Strait

March 26, 2026

The Malaysian Prime Minister spoke on television after talks with leaders from Iran, Egypt, Turkey and other countries. He said Malaysian ships can now cross the Strait of Hormuz safely. He thanked Iran’s president for allowing the passage. The Malaysian government plans to release oil tankers an

environment

Land changes boost farm health in semi‑dry Turkey

March 22, 2026

In many dry farming areas, tiny plots of land can make growing crops hard. A new study looked at how joining these small pieces into bigger, regular fields changes the land’s health. The research focused on four villages in Kızıltepe, a part of Mardin Province that lies inside Turkey’s GAP program. ...

politics

New Year, New Name: What Iran’s Leader Really Said About the Economy and Recent Tensions

March 21, 2026

Iran’s top leader recently shared a public message as the Persian New Year began. Instead of the usual greetings, he labeled 2024 as the “year of a resistance economy under national unity and security. ” The announcement came through a widely used messaging app, showing how leaders now blend traditi

business

Energy Shock: Which Nations Stand Most at Risk

March 20, 2026

The ongoing conflict in Iran threatens to spark a global energy crunch that could ripple through economies worldwide. Some countries are more vulnerable than others, depending on how they use and import energy. In Europe, memories of the 2022 war in Ukraine still echo. Germany’s manufacturing secto

crime

French Spy Sentenced in Azerbaijan

March 16, 2026

A judge in Baku handed down a ten‑year prison term to a French national accused of spying for France. The case began after authorities detained the man in December 2023 and charged him with gathering classified details about Azerbaijan’s defense ties with Turkey and Pakistan. He also allegedly tried

health

Turkey Pastry Label Mix‑Up Sparks Safety Alert

March 14, 2026

A safety notice has been released for frozen, ready‑to‑eat turkey pastries that were mislabeled. The U. S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service says the items, shipped to Costco stores in the Midwest, were sold as turkey‑pesto‑cheese pockets but actually contain ham and che

crime

Guard students stop shooter at university

March 13, 2026

An unexpected act of violence hit Old Dominion University when a former guard member, who had once tried to join the Islamic State, opened fire in the business school. Within ten minutes of police being called, the shooter was found dead on campus, and two people were injured. One of them remains in

business

Travel Plans in Turmoil: What the Iran Conflict Means for Your Trips

March 13, 2026

The war near Iran is already affecting everyday costs like gas and groceries, but its impact on travel goes far deeper. As airlines scrambled when fighting started in late February, flight routes were disrupted and prices began to climb, especially for long‑haul journeys that usually cut through Mid

politics

Turkey Sees Third Missile Downed, Calls on Iran for Answers

March 13, 2026

NATO’s air defences in the eastern Mediterranean shot down a third ballistic missile that was launched from Iran toward Turkey. The Turkish Defence Ministry announced the interception and said it is asking Tehran to explain what happened. Earlier this month, NATO intercepted two other Iranian missi