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Why an attack on Bushehr nuclear plant would be catastrophic for the Gulf
The US and Israel have repeatedly hit the plant, raising risks of radioactive contamination far beyond Iran’s borders.
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Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war
Russia imposing ban on all gasoline exports due to Iran war
Published On 1 Apr 2026
Russian tanker reaches Cuba amid critical energy shortage
Russian tanker delivers enough fuel to meet Cuba’s energy needs for up to 10 days, following a three-month blockade.
![The vessel arrived at Cuba's largest supertanker and fuel storage port at daybreak [File: Norlys Perez/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/2026-03-31T130326Z_575094210_RC2NFKA7LTWM_RTRMADP_3_CUBA-CRISIS-RUSSIA-OIL-1774966785.jpg?resize=770%2C513&quality=80)
Ukraine to ask US mediators to pass on Easter ceasefire offer to Russia
Ukraine’s president hosts EU leaders to mark Bucha massacre anniversary, says negotiator Umerov in Turkiye for talks.
From: NewsFeed
Major explosion at Russian petrochemical plant
A massive explosion occurred at a major petrochemical plant in Russia, killing at least two people and injuring dozens.
Published On 31 Mar 2026
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Cuba waits for Russian oil tanker to arrive amid US blockade
After a US blockade, Cuba is waiting on the arrival of a sanctioned Russian tanker carrying thousands of barrels of oil.
Published On 30 Mar 2026
Russia’s FSB orders British diplomat’s expulsion, UK rejects ‘intimidation’
Russia’s intelligence agency accuses the second secretary at the British Embassy in Moscow of espionage.
Russian strikes on Ukraine kill 4 as deal to end war dims
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio voices openness to diverting weapons to Kyiv to support the US attack on Iran.
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Severe floods hit Makhachkala, capital of Russia’s Dagestan region
Footage shows floodwaters washing away and submerging vehicles and homes in Makhachkala, Russia.
Published On 28 Mar 2026
Russia declares protagonist of Oscar-winning documentary a ‘foreign agent’
The teacher had spent two years documenting pro-war propaganda at a school before smuggling footage out of Russia.
How extensive is Russia’s military aid to Iran?
Russia has long exchanged weapons with Iran and is likely offering satellite support, but lacks the will to do much more
