March 21, 2026
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Putin affirms Russia's solidarity with Iran during a Nowruz greeting while denouncing military strikes by the U.S. and Israel.

MOSCOW, March 21 — On Saturday, Russian President Vladimir Putin conveyed his Persian New Year greetings to Iran’s leadership and citizens, pledging Moscow’s solidarity as the nation navigates the ongoing Middle East conflict.‍

March 21, 2026
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Thousands gather for Eid al-Fitr prayers in Iran amid ongoing Middle East conflict

TEHRAN, March 21 — Thousands of Muslims in Iran attended Eid al-Fitr prayers on Saturday to mark the end of Ramadan, even as conflict rages across the Middle East, according to state television footage.

March 20, 2026
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Chinese swimming prodigy achieves personal best in Shenzhen, signaling growing global dominance

BEIJING, March 20 — Chinese swimming prodigy Yu Zidi continued to build on her rising reputation as the 13-year-old defeated multiple Olympic medallist Regan Smith in the women’s 200m butterfly with a personal-best time in Shenzhen.

March 20, 2026
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Tehran says missile production continues despite the war, rejecting Israeli claims

TEHRAN, March 20 — Iran’s Revolutionary Guards said today that the country has continued producing missiles despite the ongoing conflict with Israel and the United States.

March 20, 2026
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Fire at South Korea car parts plant injures dozens, with 14 feared missing

SEOUL, March 20 — A fire at a car parts plant in South Korea on Friday left at least 21 people seriously injured and 14 others missing, authorities said.

March 19, 2026
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Arne Slot praises Liverpool’s performance as the Reds book a quarter-final meeting with PSG

LIVERPOOL, March 19 — Arne Slot said Liverpool delivered a strong statement to Paris Saint-Germain with their 4-0 demolition of Galatasaray yesterday, setting up a Champions League quarter-final clash with the defending champions.