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Congo's Predictable Polls: A Look at Sassou's Unchallenged Reign

March 15, 2026

In Congo Republic, a presidential election took place, and it was pretty clear who would win. Denis Sassou Nguesso, who has been in charge for a very long time, was expected to keep his position. He is 82 years old and has been leading the country since 1979, except for a short break in the 1990s.

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Trump Says U. S. Tanker Planes Barely Hit in Saudi Attack

March 14, 2026

President Trump posted on Truth Social that most of the U. S. aircraft targeted at a Saudi base were almost unharmed. He claimed four out of five refueling planes sustained only minor damage and had already returned to service, while the fifth would fly again soon. The statement came after Iranian f

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Countries May Deploy Warships to Protect Hormuz Strait

March 14, 2026

A U. S. leader recently announced that several nations could station warships near the strategic waterway to counter a potential blockade. He mentioned possible partners such as China, France, Japan, South Korea, Britain and others but did not specify any official commitments. The statement appea

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US Sets $10M Reward for Iranian Officials

March 14, 2026

The United States has announced a reward of up to ten million dollars for anyone who can provide reliable information about senior members of Iran’s military and intelligence services, including the country’s new Supreme Leader. The offer focuses on ten individuals linked to the Islamic Revolutio

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Kast’s New Focus: Crime, Borders and a Different Style

March 14, 2026

The new president of Chile has taken a clear stance on the two issues that most people care about today: crime and immigration. He has announced tougher prison rules, longer sentences for gang members, and a plan to curb the flow of people from Venezuela. He also said he will station more sold

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Dance Marathon Lights Up Holland for Kids’ Hospital

March 14, 2026

Hope College is setting up a nonstop dance event that will last all night and into the next day. The fundraiser starts at six in the evening on Friday, March 13, and will finish early Saturday. The goal is to pull in $300, 000 for DeVos Children’s Hospital. The venue will be the Dow Center. About 6

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Staff Cuts Slow Down Government Record Requests

March 14, 2026

A wave of layoffs in the federal workforce has made it harder for people to get documents from government agencies. The cuts started when a new president took office 14 months ago, with a hiring freeze and many employees leaving or retiring early. The result is that agencies are missing deadlines fo

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Bolsonaro's Health Declines Amid Hospital Stay

March 14, 2026

The former Brazilian president is still in intensive care after a lung infection, but doctors report his kidney health has worsened and inflammation markers are rising. The DF Star hospital in Brasilia confirmed that there is no current plan for him to leave the facility. The 70‑year‑old receives an

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Oil Moves, Cattle Prices Follow

March 14, 2026

When oil prices jump, everything else tends to follow suit. The market is currently feeling the weight of President Trump’s policies, and this spill‑over effect reaches far beyond crude itself. Because the U. S. has no extra refining capacity, even a large release from the Strategic Petroleum Reser

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Paraguay’s Political Shift: China’s Quiet Push to Replace Taiwan

March 14, 2026

Paraguay, a small landlocked nation with 6. 4 million people, is at the center of a subtle diplomatic tug‑of‑war between Beijing and Taipei. The country’s long‑standing recognition of Taiwan makes it the only South American state still officially allied with Taipei. A change in stance would signal a