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Iranian attacks have disabled 17% of Qatar’s liquefied natural gas export capacity, causing an estimated $20 billion in annual revenue losses and disrupting global energy supplies, according to QatarEnergy. Energy Minister and CEO Saad al-Kaabi said two of the country’s 14 LNG production trains and one gas-to-liquids facility were damaged, removing 12.8 million tons per year of LNG from the market for up to five years. QatarEnergy has declared force majeure on long-term LNG contracts affecting key buyers in Italy, Belgium, South Korea and China, as the country struggles to restore operations. The damage follows Iranian strikes on Gulf energy…

European leaders have pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump’s call to join military efforts against Iran, exposing growing divisions across the transatlantic alliance. Germany, France and other key allies have declined direct involvement in the conflict, citing a lack of consultation and uncertainty over U.S. objectives. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Washington failed to present a clear strategy or seek European input before launching operations. “There is no convincing plan for how this operation could succeed,” Merz told lawmakers, adding that Germany would not participate in securing the Strait of Hormuz through military means while the war continues. German…

Iran has executed 19-year-old wrestling champion Saleh Mohammadi, despite international warnings and appeals from human rights groups and athletes. Reports indicate Mohammadi was publicly hanged in Qom after being accused of involvement in protests against the government. Activists and dissidents described the execution as politically motivated and part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Nima Far, a human rights activist and Iranian combat sports figure, called the killing a “blatant political murder,” linking it to previous cases where athletes were executed following international criticism. Mohammadi had gained recognition after winning a bronze medal at the 2024 Saytiyev International Cup in…

 Iran is considering a proposal to levy transit fees on vessels passing ​through the Strait of Hormuz, a lawmaker ‌said on Thursday, a potential bid to monetise Tehran’s newfound grip over the critical waterway through ​which a fifth of global oil ​and liquefied gas passes. Since the start of ⁠the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Tehran has ​disrupted maritime transit through the strait for vessels ​it says are linked to its war adversaries and their allies. According to the Iranian Students’ News Agency, the ​lawmaker said parliament was considering a bill ​under which countries using the strait for shipping, energy ‌transit ⁠and food…

Jason Whitlock says Michael B. Jordan‘s first Oscar Award wasn’t earned – it was given to promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In a post on X.com, Jason listed 5 Black actors who deserved to win the Best Actor Award: Sidney Poitier, Denzel Washington, Jamie Foxx, Forrest Whitaker and Will Smith. Jason wrote, “Black [actor] who won DEI Oscars Michael B. Jordan.” He added Sinners was “hot garbage” and “Jordan’s acting was mid at best.” Some, but not all of Jason’s X.com followers agreed with his opinion. https://twitter.com/SMHCarolinablue/status/2033655850355573068?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033655850355573068%7Ctwgr%5Ed2dd7b1a9ee3ba30dcae819842bb714ecf004dac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fjason-whitlock-calls-michael-b-jordans-oscar-a-dei-award%2F https://twitter.com/NutsoSupreme/status/2033706530944545078?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033706530944545078%7Ctwgr%5Ed2dd7b1a9ee3ba30dcae819842bb714ecf004dac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fjason-whitlock-calls-michael-b-jordans-oscar-a-dei-award%2F https://twitter.com/SoadTabrizi/status/2033726224695234683?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033726224695234683%7Ctwgr%5Ed2dd7b1a9ee3ba30dcae819842bb714ecf004dac%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fsandrarose.com%2F2026%2F03%2Fjason-whitlock-calls-michael-b-jordans-oscar-a-dei-award%2F Jason’s comments sparked outrage among Michael B. Jordan fans. 105.3…

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and his wife, First Lady Oluremi Tinubu, were received by King Charles III and Queen Camilla during Nigeria’s state visit to the UK on Wednesday, March 18. The two-day visit, hosted by King Charles III at Windsor Castle, is expected to yield significant new partnerships and memoranda of understanding. A state banquet is also scheduled for Wednesday evening at St George’s Hall, which the King, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales will attend. See more photos below…

Keke Palmer was on stage at the SXSW Music Festival & Conference when a man interrupted her panel to propose to her. The incident was caught on video while Keke hosted a panel for her “Baby, This Is Keke Palmer” podcast on Sunday. The man got down on one knee and asked Keke to marry him, but she rejected him. “I can’t marry you, I don’t know you. I’m so sorry,” she told the fan. A female security guard quickly approached the man and attempted to lead him away from the stunned star. Keke’s “I Love Boosters” co-stars, Demi Moore,…

Teyana Taylor got into a heated confrontation moments after the Oscars wrapped … and TMZ has learned it all started after a security guard put his hands on her. Sources with direct knowledge tell us the incident happened seconds after the Sunday night broadcast ended, as she was attempting to head back onstage for the Best Picture photo with her “One Battle After Another” costars. https://twitter.com/MattWallace888/status/2033379976360206499?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E2033379976360206499%7Ctwgr%5Edda91ff2a9019f7291e42b0aa1c401ec576fa8aa%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tmz.com%2F2026%2F03%2F15%2Fteyana-taylor-calls-out-security-guard-at-oscars-after-being-shoved%2F According to our sources, Taylor was trying to return to the stage alongside Pam Abdi, co-head of Warner Bros., when a security guard attempted to stop them from going up the stairs. Our sources…

A 41-year-old Afghan man died in a Texas hospital less than a day after being taken into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody, prompting calls for an independent investigation. Mohommad Nazeer Paktyawal, who previously worked with U.S. Army Special Forces in Afghanistan, was evacuated to the United States in 2021 after the Taliban takeover. His asylum case was still pending at the time of his death, according to AfghanEvac, an organization that assists Afghan evacuees. ICE said Paktyawal was arrested during a targeted enforcement operation on March 13. After complaining of shortness of breath and chest pain, he was taken…

The captain of Iran’s women’s national football team, Zahra Ghanbari, has withdrawn her request for asylum in Australia, becoming the fifth member of the delegation to reverse an earlier decision to defect. According to Iranian state news agency IRNA, Ghanbari will return to Iran from Malaysia. Australian officials confirmed that another member of the group also withdrew an asylum application but did not publicly identify the individual. The footballers initially sought protection after concerns they could face punishment in Iran for remaining silent during the national anthem at their opening Women’s Asian Cup match. With the latest withdrawal, only two…