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Bangladesh closes all universities by advancing the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to

2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain — Bangladesh closes all universities by advancing the Eid al-Fitr holidays as part of emergency measures to reduce electricity consumption during an energy crisis linked to the Iran

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The death toll from floods in Nairobi, Kenya, rises to 42.

2026 Kenya floods — The death toll from floods in Nairobi, Kenya, rises to 42. [https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/kenya-says-death-toll-floods-nearly-doubles-42-2026-03-09/ (Reuters)]

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NATO conducts military drills in Greenland involving over 25,000 troops from 14 nations including Denmark and

Greenland crisis — NATO conducts military drills in Greenland involving over 25,000 troops from 14 nations including Denmark and the United States in a effort to de-escalate tensions over efforts by

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A synagogue in Liège, Belgium, is damaged by an explosion.

Terrorism in Belgium — A synagogue in Liège, Belgium, is damaged by an explosion. It is being investigated as a potential act of terrorism. [https://www.euronews.com/2026/03/09/historic-synagogue-in-lieg

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António José Seguro is sworn in as President of Portugal, succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.

2026 Portuguese presidential election — António José Seguro is sworn in as President of Portugal, succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. [https://www.publico.pt/2026/03/09/politica/noticia/dez-anos-marcelo-sai-belem-seguro-

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The Constitutional Court of Kosovo issues an injunction that freezes President Vjosa Osmani's decree

2026 Kosovan presidential election — The Constitutional Court of Kosovo issues an injunction that freezes President Vjosa Osmani's decree dissolving the Kuvendi, while also preventing both the President from calling s

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2026 interceptions of Iranian missiles in Turkey

2026 Iran war — 2026 interceptions of Iranian missiles in Turkey

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 rises after United States president Donald Trump says that the

2026 Iranian strikes on Bahrain — The Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 rises after United States president Donald Trump says that the war in Iran is “very complete”, hinting that it could end soon. Addition

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Seven workers are killed and four are critically injured after being buried under soil during excavation work

2026 Kenya floods — Seven workers are killed and four are critically injured after being buried under soil during excavation work at a construction site near Dharuhera in Haryana, India. [https://www.

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The United States reaches a deferred prosecution agreement with Turkey's state-owned lender Halkbank to

United States sanctions against Iran — The United States reaches a deferred prosecution agreement with Turkey's state-owned lender Halkbank to resolve criminal charges alleging that the bank helped Iran evade U.S. sanct

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The Crown Prosecution Service charges a former Syrian soldier from the Air Force Intelligence Directorate

Syrian civil war — The Crown Prosecution Service charges a former Syrian soldier from the Air Force Intelligence Directorate with three counts of murder and three counts of torture as crimes against

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The price of oil surpasses US$100 per barrel for the first time in four years.

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — The price of oil surpasses US$100 per barrel for the first time in four years. [https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/08/crude-oil-prices-today-iran-war.html (CNBC)]

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Five people are killed and 60 others are injured when a bus carrying Zimbabwean nationals collides with a car

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Five people are killed and 60 others are injured when a bus carrying Zimbabwean nationals collides with a car on N6 near Stutterheim, Eastern Cape, South Africa. [https://www.citiz

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At least four people are killed and several others are trapped after a section of the Bantar Gebang landfill

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — At least four people are killed and several others are trapped after a section of the Bantar Gebang landfill in Bekasi, West Java, Indonesia, collapses amid heavy rainfall. [https:

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Two people are killed and 19 people are injured following a mining incident in Samarkandek, Batken Region,

Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war — Two people are killed and 19 people are injured following a mining incident in Samarkandek, Batken Region, Kyrgyzstan. [https://gazeta.kg/en/incidents/177722-chp-na-shahte-batken-m

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An Iranian drone hits and damages a desalination plant in Bahrain.

2026 Iran war — An Iranian drone hits and damages a desalination plant in Bahrain. In addition, falling missile debris injures three people and damages a university building in Manama. [https://en

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Peruvian authorities arrest three people following a bombing at a nightclub in Trujillo, La Libertad

Peruvian security crisis — Peruvian authorities arrest three people following a bombing at a nightclub in Trujillo, La Libertad Department, that injured 44 people. [https://apnews.com/article/peru-nightclub-

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Colombians vote to elect 183 members of the Chamber of Representatives and 103 members of the Senate.

2026 Colombian parliamentary election — Colombians vote to elect 183 members of the Chamber of Representatives and 103 members of the Senate. [https://apnews.com/article/colombia-election-congress-presidential-candidates

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India wins the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final.

2026 Men's T20 World Cup — India wins the 2026 Men's T20 World Cup, beating New Zealand by 96 runs in the final. They become the first team to win back-to-back T20 World Cups, the first team to win the title

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The Bahraini health ministry reports that an Iranian drone strike on the island of Sitra injured 32

2026 Iran war — The Bahraini health ministry reports that an Iranian drone strike on the island of Sitra injured 32 civilians, including four with serious injuries. [https://www.timesofisrael.com/

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Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, is elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran.

2026 Iranian Supreme Leader election — Mojtaba Khamenei, the son of the late Ali Khamenei, is elected as the next Supreme Leader of Iran. [https://apnews.com/article/iran-israel-us-march-8-2026-f0b20dbffaea9351ae1e54183

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Diaspora protesters surround the bus of the Iranian women's soccer team following their match against the

2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup — Diaspora protesters surround the bus of the Iranian women's soccer team following their match against the Philippines in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia, amidst fears of their sa

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The main building of the Public Institution for Social Security in Kuwait City suffers an airstrike.

2026 Iran war — The main building of the Public Institution for Social Security in Kuwait City suffers an airstrike. A large fire breaks out, but no injuries are reported. [https://www.arabtimeson

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The Rastriya Swatantra Party wins 124 direct seats and leads in one more from 164 of 165 constituencies

2026 Nepalese general election — The Rastriya Swatantra Party wins 124 direct seats and leads in one more from 164 of 165 constituencies reported so far in Nepal. The results from the Dhanusha 1 constituency are w

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Nathan Martin wins the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in the marathon's closest-ever finish, becoming the second

2026 AFC Women's Asian Cup — Nathan Martin wins the 2026 Los Angeles Marathon in the marathon's closest-ever finish, becoming the second consecutive American to win the event. [https://www.latimes.com/sports/s