- Venezuelan leader sacks defense minister, a Maduro stalwart
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Politics
Thailand's new parliament is set to elect Anutin Charnvirakul as prime minister Thursday, keeping the conservative in the top office after his party routed its election rivals with a nationalist campaign.
March 18, 2026
RECENT NEWS
The US Federal Reserve raised its outlook for inflation as it held interest rates steady on Wednesday, citing an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.
March 18, 2026
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Markwayne Mullin, US President Donald Trump's pick for Homeland Security chief, distanced himself from his fired predecessor Kristi Noem as he was grilled over immigration policy at a contentious Senate confirmation hearing on Wednesday.
March 18, 2026
The first shipment of international aid for crisis-hit Cuba has arrived in the country in the shape of five tons of medical supplies, official sources said Wednesday.
March 18, 2026
At least eight people died Wednesday during a police operation against organized crime in Rio de Janeiro, including one of Brazil's most-wanted drug lords, authorities said.
March 18, 2026
Economy
Iran suffered a fresh blow Wednesday with the killing of its intelligence minister as the new supreme leader, yet to be seen since replacing his slain father, vowed to avenge the death of the country's security chief.
March 18, 2026
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The WNBA and the league's players' union have reached a verbal agreement on a record-breaking labor deal, officials said Thursday, heading off the prospect of a strike.
March 18, 2026
Economy
The US Federal Reserve kept interest rates unchanged as expected Wednesday, in defiance of President Donald Trump as the world's largest economy battles stubborn inflation, weak labor demand and an "uncertain" economic outlook due to the war in Iran.
March 18, 2026
RECENT NEWS
Senegal's government said on Wednesday it wanted an "independent international investigation" into corruption after its national team were sensationally stripped of the Africa Cup of Nations title with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) declaring Morocco champions, two months after their chaotic final.
March 18, 2026
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