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March 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Markwayne Mullin Faces Tough Questions at Security Hearing

Markwayne Mullin's Homeland Security confirmation highlights funding issues as the agency enters a fifth week without budget approval.

#Markwayne Mullin #Homeland Security #US budget crisis

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Cuba's Defiance Against Intensifying US Pressure Amid Energy Crisis

France 24

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Cuba's Defiance Against Intensifying US Pressure Amid Energy Crisis

Cuba asserts 'unbreakable resistance' against US efforts as it battles an energy crisis, marking a pivotal moment in U.S.-Cuba relations.

#Cuba #US-Cuba relations #geopolitics

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U.S. Faces Health Crisis as Millions Lose Birth Control Access

The Guardian

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

U.S. Faces Health Crisis as Millions Lose Birth Control Access

A funding shortfall threatens the U.S. Title X program, jeopardizing access to essential reproductive health and STD services for millions.

#public health #Title X #reproductive rights

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Surging U.S. Arms Trafficking Fuels Mexican Cartel Violence

The New York Times

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Surging U.S. Arms Trafficking Fuels Mexican Cartel Violence

U.S.-sourced guns empower Mexican cartels, creating regional instability and prompting international scrutiny.

#gun trafficking #Mexican cartels #US-Mexico relations

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Unexploded Bomb Triggers Tensions at Colombia-Ecuador Border

The New York Times

March 18, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Unexploded Bomb Triggers Tensions at Colombia-Ecuador Border

Discovery of an unexploded bomb on the Colombia-Ecuador border escalates diplomatic tensions, raising regional security concerns.

#Colombia #Ecuador #diplomatic tension

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Elon Musk's Unorthodox Government Overhaul Sparks Debate

The Guardian

March 17, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Elon Musk's Unorthodox Government Overhaul Sparks Debate

Elon Musk disrupts US governance by introducing tech-driven reforms, raising questions about federal efficiencies.

#Elon Musk #government reform #technology

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Chile's President Kast Initiates Northern Border Wall Construction

France 24

March 17, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Chile's President Kast Initiates Northern Border Wall Construction

Chile's far-right leader, José Antonio Kast, unveils a border wall plan, signaling a strict stance on illegal immigration and addressing national security concerns.

#Chile #Immigration #José Antonio Kast

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Former US Academic Faces Charges in Meth Trafficking Bust

The Guardian

March 16, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Former US Academic Faces Charges in Meth Trafficking Bust

Ex-academic Alan Jay White, dubbed 'the professor', was arrested in Indiana for allegedly dealing meth and counterfeiting.

#methamphetamine #drug trafficking #US crime

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Cuban Protests Escalate Amid Energy Crisis and US Blockade Pressures

BBC

March 16, 2026 • 3 min read • Elena Vasquez

Cuban Protests Escalate Amid Energy Crisis and US Blockade Pressures

Cuba faces mounting unrest over energy shortages and US sanctions, leading to increased protests and tensions.

#Cuba #US blockade #energy crisis

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Trump's Military Strategy: Compliance Over Change Emerges

The New York Times

March 15, 2026 • 3 min read • James Chen

Trump's Military Strategy: Compliance Over Change Emerges

Secretary of State Rubio shapes Trump's military policy focusing on regime compliance, igniting debate over US interventionism's new direction.

#US military #foreign policy #regime change

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Kilauea's Eruption: Ash and Glass Rain Disrupts Hawaii

BBC

March 15, 2026 • 3 min read • Marcus Webb

Kilauea's Eruption: Ash and Glass Rain Disrupts Hawaii

Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts again, sending ash and pumice onto communities, causing road closures and tourist evacuations.

#Kilauea #Hawaii #volcanic eruption

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Cuban Protesters Target Party Office Amid Severe Blackouts

Al Jazeera

March 15, 2026 • 3 min read • Sarah Al-Rashid

Cuban Protesters Target Party Office Amid Severe Blackouts

Amid escalating power outages and food shortages, Cubans stage rare protests targeting the Communist party, igniting concerns about potential unrest.

#cuba #protests #blackouts

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Markwayne Mullin Faces Tough Questions at Security Hearing

Cuba's Defiance Against Intensifying US Pressure Amid Energy Crisis

U.S. Faces Health Crisis as Millions Lose Birth Control Access

Surging U.S. Arms Trafficking Fuels Mexican Cartel Violence

Unexploded Bomb Triggers Tensions at Colombia-Ecuador Border

Elon Musk's Unorthodox Government Overhaul Sparks Debate

Chile's President Kast Initiates Northern Border Wall Construction

Former US Academic Faces Charges in Meth Trafficking Bust

Cuban Protests Escalate Amid Energy Crisis and US Blockade Pressures

Trump's Military Strategy: Compliance Over Change Emerges

Kilauea's Eruption: Ash and Glass Rain Disrupts Hawaii

Cuban Protesters Target Party Office Amid Severe Blackouts