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stux⚡️11h ago

Started watching the series FROM again

One of the few series these days that is not predictable

If you like scary weird stuff I'd really recommend it!

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Lawfare 21h ago

The conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban might escalate. It might also be the new normal, writes Alexander Palmer. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/the-new-war-in-afghanistan

The New War in Afghanistan

The conflict between Pakistan and the Taliban might escalate. It might also be the new normal.

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Tim Mak 21h ago

U.S. CONSIDERS OCCUPYING #KHARG #ISLAND: Due to the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the rapid rise in oil prices, the #Trump administration is considering plans to occupy or blockade Kharg Island in order to pressure Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Axios reported. https://www.axios.com/2026/03/20/iran-invasion-kharg-island-strait-hormuz

Trump mulls risky Kharg Island takeover to force Iran to open strait

Such a ground operation would put U.S. troops more directly in harm's way.

Axios

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Tim Mak 21h ago

U.S. MAY LIFT SANCTIONS ON #IRANIAN #OIL STUCK AT SEA: As #Washington seeks to curb rising oil prices following Iran’s closure of the Strait of #Hormuz, the U.S. may lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott #Bessent said. https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/19/us-sanctions-iranian-oil-hormuz

US may remove sanctions on Iranian oil stranded in tankers, treasury secretary says

Scott Bessent says actions will increase oil supply and bring down prices, but long-term effects in question

The Guardian

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Tim Mak 21h ago

Also in today's news round-up:
#Iran destroyed 17% of #Qatar’s LNG export capacity; Iranians mark the Persian New Year while Israel hits Tehran; #UAE arrests members of Hezbollah-run “terrorist network”; and Ukraine deploys air defence units to the Middle East.
Find out more through the link. https://www.iranwar.news/p/kuwaits-largest-oil-refinery-attacked

Kuwait’s largest oil refinery attacked again; Trump and Netanyahu butt heads over energy strikes; U.S. considers occupying Kharg Island

Meanwhile, Iran destroyed 17% of Qatar’s LNG export capacity, and UAE arrest members of Hezbollah-run group

Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak

fatchy 11h ago

European Commission 21h ago

🇪🇺 Unity is our greatest strength.

EU Leaders met in Brussels yesterday and tackled some of the biggest challenges shaping our future:

⚡ Action to lower energy prices and boost energy independence
🌍 Calls for de-escalation in the Middle East
🇺🇦 Continued support for Ukraine
📈 A new ‘One Europe, One Market’ agenda to strengthen competitiveness 🛡️ Stronger defence readiness and security across Europe
🌐 Commitment to multilateralism and international law

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Tim Mak 21h ago

The news isn’t slowing down, and neither are we. Stay with us.

Subscribe now to support our around-the-clock reporting. https://www.iranwar.news

Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak | Substack

A publication to report on the war in Iran through the stories of people on the ground. Click to read Iran War Dispatches with Tim Mak, a Substack publication with thousands of subscribers.

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European Commission 21h ago

Europe is taking concrete action to protect its people and shape its future in a changing world.

Together, Europe delivers.

Read the Statement by President von der Leyen: link.europa.eu/XqdWh3 #EUCO

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George Takei

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Democrats are the true pro-life party.

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Lawfare 20h ago

"The pragmatism and administrability of its ideas are appealing and worthy of consideration in every context. But a Fourth Amendment law capable of addressing the complex questions posed by modern technology requires more."

Matthew Tokson reviews “The Digital Fourth Amendment" by Orin Kerr. https://www.lawfaremedia.org/article/fourth-amendment-law-by-analogy

Fourth Amendment Law by Analogy

A review of Orin Kerr, “The Digital Fourth Amendment: Privacy and Policing in Our Online World,”(Oxford University Press, 2025).

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