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WorldMar 13

Bodies of 84 Iranian sailors to be repatriated following warship sinking

Iranian warship Iris Dena was sunk by US submarine torpedo strike near Sri Lanka on March 4, killing 84 sailors whose bodies will be returned.

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WorldMar 18

Report Claims North Korea Provided Up to $14 Billion in Military Aid to Russia

A new report estimates North Korea has provided Russia with military assistance valued at up to $14 billion, according to Bloomberg.

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WorldFeb 25

Swiss Government to Provide $56,000 Payments to Crans-Montana Bar Fire Victims

Switzerland will pay solidarity contributions to victims of the Crans-Montana bar fire that killed 41 people and injured 115 others.

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WorldMar 16

Montana Ski Resort Faces Visitor Decline Amid International Travel Drop

Whitefish, Montana ski resort experiences significant impact from reduced Canadian visitors as part of broader international travel decline.

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WorldMar 18

U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Attacked Amid Regional Security Concerns

The U.S. Embassy in Baghdad was attacked Tuesday, prompting orders for immediate security reviews at American diplomatic facilities.

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WorldMar 4

US Grants Indefinite Sanctions Exemption to Rosneft's German Operations

The United States has decided to indefinitely exclude the German subsidiary of Russian oil giant Rosneft from sanctions targeting Russia.

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WorldMar 17

Zelenskyy Meets British PM, NATO Chief in London to Discuss Ukraine War Amid Sanctions Debate

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and NATO's Mark Rutte to discuss the war and maintain pressure on Russia.

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WorldMar 3

Russian LNG tanker catches fire in Mediterranean, crew status unclear

A sanctioned Russian-flagged liquefied natural gas tanker was reported on fire in the Mediterranean Sea near Malta on Tuesday.

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WorldMar 17

Gulf Nations Seek New Security Partners Beyond U.S. Amid Regional Tensions

Gulf countries are diversifying security partnerships with Ukraine, Australia and Italy following Iranian attacks and concerns about U.S. commitments.

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WorldMar 17

Mediterranean Migrant Deaths Reach Record High as Authorities Restrict Information Access

At least 682 migrants confirmed missing in Mediterranean crossing attempts by mid-March 2026, with authorities in Italy, Tunisia and Malta withholding rescue data.

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WorldMar 3

Iran tensions prompt Gulf tourism concerns, evacuation challenges for expatriates

Rising Iran conflict threatens Gulf region's tourism industry and creates difficulties for foreign residents seeking to leave.

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WorldMar 17

IMF Expresses Concern Over Ukraine Aid Amid US Congressional Delays

The International Monetary Fund has raised concerns about continued financial assistance to Ukraine as the US Congress faces gridlock over aid approval.

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WorldFeb 26

German Chancellor Merz Visits Beijing Amid Complex China Relations

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz traveled to Beijing for meetings with Chinese officials, with sources describing differing tones regarding bilateral relations.

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WorldMar 17

South Sudan Army Orders 50,000 to Flee Ahead of Military Offensive in Jonglei State

South Sudan's military has warned residents to evacuate as it prepares a major offensive in Jonglei state, forcing 50,000 people from their homes.

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WorldMar 16

Cuba experiences nationwide power outage as electrical grid fails

Cuba's electrical grid collapsed, causing a complete nationwide blackout across the island nation.

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