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World - / Mar 8, 2026 - 'Changing face of the Middle East': Netanyahu thanks Trump for strikes on Iran; claims 'control' over Tehran skies - Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced near-total dominance over Iranian airspace following coordinated strikes with the US, dubbed 'Operation Rising Lion.' He stated the campaign, supported by former President Trump, aimed to neutralize an immediate threat from Iran's nuclear ambitions and missile program, emphasizing a strategic shift in the region post-October 7th.

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World - / Mar 8, 2026 - Top 10 richest people in the world 2026: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and other tech titans leading global wealth - Global wealth has reached a new milestone. The Hurun Global Rich List 2026 reports that the number of billionaires worldwide has crossed 4,000 for the first time. A total of 4,020 individuals now hold billionaire status, which means 578 more people

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