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US-Israeli War in IranGlobal Energy CrisisOil Prices
Top U.S. & World Headlines — March 19, 2026
Global energy markets faced severe disruption following escalating US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iranian retaliation across the Persian Gulf, while domestic US politics grappled with war funding, executive appointments, and revelations of historical abuse.
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US Foreign PolicyVenezuelaMilitary Intervention
Top U.S. & World Headlines — January 5, 2026
The US military launched a large-scale attack on Venezuela, abducting President Nicolas Maduro and his wife, sparking international condemnation and threats of further military action against other nations.
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