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Kazakhstan to vote on constitution overhaul
Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war
Deadly Israeli settler violence surges in West Bank during Iran war

When Israeli settlers attacked their West Bank village of Abu Falah, Milia Hamayel told her son not to try to fight them off, but the 30-year-old went to defend a friend's land anyway.

March 15, 2026

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'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught
'Dubai is safe': UAE pushes to contain fallout from Iran onslaught

Dubai is scrambling to preserve its image as a safe haven despite Iran's onslaught, with influencers rallying behind the government's message as authorities crack down on those sharing footage of strikes.

March 15, 2026

Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz
Streak pressure not the problem in loss to Medvedev - Alcaraz

Carlos Alcaraz said it wasn't pressure to extend his perfect start to 2026 but superb play from Daniil Medvedev that sent him spinning out of the Indian Wells semi-finals on Saturday.

March 15, 2026

North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers
North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable rocket launchers

North Korea tested nuclear-capable rocket launchers, state media reported on Sunday, a day after Seoul detected the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

March 15, 2026

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Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up
Who covers AI business blunders? Some insurers cautiously step up

As more businesses trust artificial intelligence "agents" to independently grow their revenues, some insurance firms are stepping in to cover any mistakes -- while others are steering clear.

March 15, 2026

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North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers
North Korea conducts test of nuclear-capable multiple rocket launchers

North Korea conducted a test of its "state of the art", nuclear-capable multiple rocket launcher system (MRLS), state media reported Sunday, a day after Seoul identified the launch of around 10 ballistic missiles.

March 15, 2026