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Washington Eyes Ghalibaf as Potential Partner for a “Venezuela-Style” Scenario in Iran

The administration of Donald Trump is reportedly considering a new diplomatic approach toward Iran, with Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, the current speaker of Iran’s parliament, emerging as a potential interlocutor. Ghalibaf, once known

March 24, 2026

Politics

Macedonia’s President Visits Croatia as EU Accession Frustrations and Strong Bilateral Ties Shape the Agenda

During President Gordana Siljanovska-Davkova’s official visit to Croatia, Croatian President Zoran Milanović said Macedonia is being asked to meet too many conditions in its long-running path toward the European Union. He stressed

March 24, 2026

Macedonia

Explosion at Texas Refinery Prompts Shelter-in-Place Order for Port Arthur Residents

A powerful explosion at a major oil refinery along the Texas Gulf Coast triggered a fire and forced local authorities to urge residents to remain indoors as emergency crews worked to contain

March 24, 2026

Whats New

Experts Warn Bosnia and Herzegovina Is Still Flooded With Illegal Weapons Despite Growth in Registered Firearms

Bosnia and Herzegovina is estimated to have more than one million illegal weapons, while the number of legally registered firearms exceeds 370,000, according to reports citing official data and expert assessments. The

March 24, 2026

Bosnia & Hercegovina

Two Pilots Killed After Air Canada Plane Collides With Emergency Vehicle at LaGuardia Airport

Two pilots lost their lives after an Air Canada regional aircraft collided with an airport emergency vehicle late Sunday night at LaGuardia Airport, in what officials are calling one of the most

March 24, 2026

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Trump Says Hegseth Was Among First to Back Military Option on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking at a roundtable on crime prevention in Memphis, also addressed developments in the Middle East, noting that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was among the first in his

March 24, 2026

Politics

Suspicious Oil Trades Placed Just 15 Minutes Before Trump’s Iran Statement on Truth Social

Unusual and potentially suspicious trading activity was recorded in oil markets shortly before a statement by Donald Trump regarding relations with Iran, according to the Financial Times. The report states that between

March 24, 2026

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Macedonia Heads to Copenhagen for High-Stakes World Cup Playoff Against Denmark in a Sold-Out Parken

Macedonia is preparing for a major World Cup playoff semifinal against Denmark in Copenhagen, with the match scheduled for March 26, 2026, at 20:45 at Parken Stadium. The fixture is being treated

March 24, 2026

Sport

Serbia Marks 27 Years Since the NATO Bombing as Anniversary Coverage Reopens Disputes Over Legality, Casualties and the Kosovo Narrative

Serbia marked the 27th anniversary of the start of the NATO bombing of the then Federal Republic of Yugoslavia, which began on March 24, 1999, and lasted 78 days until the Kumanovo

March 24, 2026

Serbia

Paunović Frames Spain Friendly as a Key Test for Serbia as New Squad Brings Back Familiar Names and a Few Surprises

Serbia will face Spain in a high-profile friendly on March 27 at the Cerámica Stadium in Villarreal at 21:00, in what head coach Veljko Paunović has described as an opportunity the team

March 23, 2026

Sport

North Macedonia Declares Energy Crisis and Cuts Fuel VAT as Government Moves to Contain Price Shock

North Macedonia’s government has declared a nationwide crisis situation in the supply of crude oil and petroleum products, while insisting that the country’s fuel reserves remain stable and that there is no

March 23, 2026

Macedonia

Chuck Norris Dies at 86, Leaving Behind a Legacy in Martial Arts, Action Cinema and Popular Culture

Hollywood actor and martial arts icon Chuck Norris has died at the age of 86. His family confirmed that he passed away on March 19, 2026, surrounded by loved ones, and asked

March 23, 2026

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