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   Could U.S. Troops End Up in Iran? What That Would Actually Look Like

   Talk of American boots in Iran has spiked after classified briefings. Here’s what officials say, what a raid might involve, and how Iran could respond.

   4 min read Mar 11, 04:28 PM
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   Sudan’s War: Four Years In and the Region Can’t Stop Picking Sides

   As Sudan’s war nears year four, outside powers bankroll both sides, widening the fight while civilians pay the price.

   3 min read Mar 11, 04:26 PM
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   Erdogan Pleads for Talks: Don’t Let the Iran Fight Burn the Region

   Türkiye’s president urged diplomacy, warning a war with Iran could ignite the whole region if talks don’t resume.

   1 min read Mar 11, 04:19 PM
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   10 Days, €3 Billion: von der Leyen’s Energy Reality Check for Europe

   Von der Leyen warns 10 days of Middle East fighting raised EU fossil fuel bills by €3B; gas +50%, oil +27%. Time to fix grids, modernize ETS and stop relying on one supplier.

   3 min read Mar 11, 04:15 PM
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   Iran Says No Thanks to the US World Cup — For Now

   Iran's sports minister says the national team will not attend the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., citing recent violence and a leader's assassination.

   1 min read Mar 11, 04:14 PM
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   AI Comes to Marghera, 37 Jobs Don't

   InvestCloud Italy is closing its Marghera office and starting layoffs for all 37 staff as the US parent centralizes operations around AI.

   2 min read Mar 11, 04:11 PM
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   Meloni Assures: 'No Italian Entry into War' — Senate Backs Majority Plan, Fuel Speculators Targeted

   Senate approves government resolution 102-66-1; Meloni rules out Italy joining military action and vows tougher measures on fuel speculation.

   3 min read Mar 11, 04:06 PM
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   When Titanic Meets Political Theater: Trump and Epstein Statue Pops Up on the Mall

   A cheeky statue of Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein in a 'Titanic' pose appeared on Washington DC's National Mall on 11 March 2026.

   1 min read Mar 11, 12:52 PM
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   Cash, Gold and a Very Awkward Border Stop — Zelenskyy Calls Out Hungary

   Hungary seized a truckload of Ukrainian cash and gold, sparking fury from Kyiv and a chorus of geopolitical drama across the frontlines and art halls.

   3 min read Mar 11, 11:32 AM
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    Is Chelsea’s £2.4bn Washing Up? Jersey Puts Abramovich Sale Cash Under the Microscope

    Jersey may be probing whether Roman Abramovich’s £2.4bn from Chelsea's 2022 sale is the proceeds of crime, complicating the fight over frozen funds.

    3 min read Mar 11, 11:30 AM
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    Why Nobody's Nuking Iran’s Oil Super-Road (AKA Kharg Island)

    Kharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's oil exports. Hitting it would spike oil prices and spark a geopolitical mess, so it's been left alone for now.

    3 min read Mar 11, 11:25 AM