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US Defense Secretary: "Pray for Victory in War"... Pope: "Not the Way of Jesus"

21+ hour, 42+ min ago  (334+ words) Published 04 Apr.2026 14:15(KST) When the U.S. Secretary of Defense asked for prayers to ensure victory in the war with Iran, Pope Leo XIV, who is from the United States, made remarks that appeared to counter this request. During a homily at…...

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Kuwait's Desalination and Refinery Facilities Attacked Simultaneously, Water and Energy Infrastructure Hit

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (185+ words) Published 04 Apr.2026 09:02(KST) Tensions are rising in the Middle East as Kuwait's key energy and water infrastructure has come under attack. On April 3 (local time), Kuwait's Ministry of Electricity, Water and Renewable Energy announced that parts of its desalination facility…...

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Iran Mobilizes Children as Young as 12... Ramps Up All-Out Preparations for Ground War

23+ hour, 8+ min ago  (380+ words) Iran Mobilizes Children as Young as 12... Ramps Up All-Out Preparations for Ground War" Published 04 Apr.2026 12:49(KST) Kharg Island Fortified, Domestic Security Intensified There is emerging evidence that Iran has mobilized children as young as 12 in preparation for a possible ground…...

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Iran Rejects U.S. '48-Hour Ceasefire' Proposal

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (195+ words) Iran Rejects U.S. '48-Hour Ceasefire' Proposal Published 04 Apr.2026 09:04(KST) Iran has effectively rejected the U.S. proposal for a '48-hour temporary ceasefire,' reiterating its intention to continue its military offensive. According to Iran's state-run Fars News Agency on April 3 (local time), citing multiple…...

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U.S. Army Chief of Staff Dismissed Amid Iran War... But Why?

1+ day, 18+ hour ago  (173+ words) Published 03 Apr.2026 17:33(KST) Amid ongoing U.S. military operations against Iran, the U.S. Army Chief of Staff has been asked to step down at the request of the Secretary of Defense. Pete Hegseth, U.S. Secretary of Defense (right), and Randy George, U.S. Army Chief of…...

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Israel Halts Defense Trade with France, Heightening Bilateral Tensions

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (448+ words) Israel Halts Defense Trade with France, Heightening Bilateral Tensions Published 02 Apr.2026 19:42(KST) The relationship between France and Israel, already strained since the recognition of the Palestinian state, is becoming even more frigid amid the current Middle East war. According to…...

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Prolonged US-Iran War and Drug Price Cuts: Triple Blow to Pharmaceutical Industry Profitability

2+ day, 2+ min ago  (118+ words) Prolonged US-Iran War and Drug Price Cuts: Triple Blow to Pharmaceutical Industry Profitability Published 03 Apr.2026 11:54(KST) Updated 03 Apr.2026 13:52(KST) As the prolonged war between the United States and Iran continues to drive up exchange rates and oil prices across the…...

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Iran Strikes U.S. Metal Facilities in Middle East... Retaliation Expands to Target Steel and Aluminum

2+ day, 14+ hour ago  (235+ words) Published 02 Apr.2026 21:33(KST) Iran has attacked U.S.-related metal industry facilities in the Middle East in retaliation for airstrikes by the United States and Israel. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) announced in a statement on April 2, 2026, "As part of the…...

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[Breaking] President Lee: "Proactively Identifying Items Affected by the Middle East War... Closely Monitoring Daily Supply and Price Trends"

3+ day, 18+ hour ago  (39+ words) [Breaking] President Lee: "Proactively Identifying Items Affected by the Middle East War... Closely Monitoring Daily Supply and Price Trends"asiae.co.kr Published 01 Apr.2026 17:00(KST) - The Final Key to Ceasefire Talks: The Strait of Hormuz...

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US Defense Secretary: "The Coming Days Are Decisive... Strikes Will Continue Without an Agreement"

4+ day, 8+ hour ago  (340+ words) Published 01 Apr.2026 03:18(KST) U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth stated on March 31 (local time) that if Iran does not agree within the next few days, stronger strikes will be carried out. At a media briefing on the progress of the war…...