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Syrian authorities reopen Al-Arida border crossing to pedestrians from Lebanon
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Syrian authorities reopen Al-Arida border crossing to pedestrians from Lebanon

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The Syrian authorities have reopened the Al-Arida border crossing with Lebanon to pedestrians. This move aims to ease procedures for the return of...

Mar 09, 2026 12:15 PM 1 min read 1 source
EEM Right Neutral
Argentine President Milei says Ukraine-Russia war will have short reach, praises US peace efforts, predicts Cuba's fall
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Argentine President Milei says Ukraine-Russia war will have short reach, praises US peace efforts, predicts Cuba's fall

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Argentine President Javier Milei stated that the war between Ukraine and Russia is expected to have a short reach. He highlighted that the United...

Mar 09, 2026 12:11 PM 2 min read 1 source
EWW Center Positive
Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea reaffirm strong bilateral partnership at 15th Senior Officials Meeting
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Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea reaffirm strong bilateral partnership at 15th Senior Officials Meeting

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Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea held their 15th Senior Officials Meeting. The two nations reaffirmed their strong bilateral partnership...

Mar 09, 2026 12:06 PM 2 min read 1 source
VEU Center Positive
Pakistan states its Afghanistan operation targets only militants
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Pakistan states its Afghanistan operation targets only militants

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Pakistan says its operation in Afghanistan is targeting only militants. The statement comes from Pakistan regarding an operation conducted in...

Mar 09, 2026 12:04 PM 1 min read 1 source
PKX Center Neutral
Pakistan seeks Saudi Arabia's $5bn oil facility and $5bn deposit rollover for 10 years
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Pakistan seeks Saudi Arabia's $5bn oil facility and $5bn deposit rollover for 10 years

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Pakistan is seeking a $5bn oil facility from Saudi Arabia. Pakistan also requests the rollover of a $5bn deposit for 10 years. These requests were...

Mar 09, 2026 12:04 PM 1 min read 1 source
Center Neutral
Iran Faces New Supreme Leader Transition Amid Soaring Oil Prices and Cross-Border Strikes
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Iran Faces New Supreme Leader Transition Amid Soaring Oil Prices and Cross-Border Strikes

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Iran is under a new Supreme Leader. Oil prices are soaring. Strikes continue on both sides on Monday. Explosions were heard in Tehran, Beirut, and...

Mar 09, 2026 12:01 PM 2 min read 1 source
XLE Center Negative
American-Israeli war on Iran disrupts Palestinian Islamic Jihad with security and financial setbacks
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American-Israeli war on Iran disrupts Palestinian Islamic Jihad with security and financial setbacks

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The American-Israeli war against Iran has imposed major changes on Palestinian factions supported by Tehran. The Islamic Jihad (Palestinian...

Mar 09, 2026 11:57 AM 1 min read 1 source
ITA Right Negative
Two dead, 12 injured after military projectile strikes residential building in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj
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Two dead, 12 injured after military projectile strikes residential building in Saudi Arabia's Al-Kharj

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Saudi Civil Defense announced on Sunday the death of two people and the injury of 12 residents due to the fall of a military projectile on a...

Mar 09, 2026 11:55 AM 2 min read 1 source
EWZ Right Negative
Uganda rejects UN report alleging UPDF bombardment of civilians in South Sudan
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Uganda rejects UN report alleging UPDF bombardment of civilians in South Sudan

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Uganda has rubbished a UN report that accuses the Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) of bombarding civilians in South Sudan. The report, covered...

Mar 09, 2026 11:53 AM 2 min read 1 source
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