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DOD Deploys Destroyer to Join Border Security Mission

Defense.gov The guided missile guided destroyer USS Gravely departed Naval Weapons Station Yorktown on a deployment to the U.S. Northern Command area of operations to assist with border security efforts. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4122731/dod-deploys-destroyer-to-join-border-security-mission/

Russians intensify activity in Zaporizhzhia Oblast: fighting for Piatykhatky and Mali Shcherbaky continues – DeepState

Pravda Ukraine Russian forces have been trying to break through the Ukrainian forces’ defence along the Piatykhatky – Mali Shcherbaky line in Zaporizhzhia Oblast since the beginning of March. Fighting continues, with the Russians intensifying attacks by small infantry groups and trying to establish positions on strategic fronts. Source: DeepState, a Ukrainian group of military…

‘Today We Celebrate’: Kremlin and Russian Propaganda Rejoice as Trump Guts RFE/RL, VOA

Moscow Times “A dog’s death for a dog,” one former Kremlin official told The Moscow Times. https://www.themoscowtimes.com/2025/03/18/today-we-celebrate-kremlin-and-russian-propaganda-rejoice-as-trump-guts-rferl-voa-a88393

US$27 fee to climb Japan’s Mount Fuji to be levied from May 2025 to tackle overcrowding

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. All 4 trails up Japan’s tallest mountain will cost more to use this year. Curbs on ‘bullet climbing’ rapid ascents will also be instituted. https://www.scmp.com/lifestyle/travel-leisure/article/3302678/us27-fee-climb-japans-mount-fuji-be-levied-may-2025-tackle-overcrowding?utm_source=rss_feed

Nayib Bukele, El Salvador’s Leader, Sees Opportunity in Trump’s Deportations

New York Times Nayib Bukele’s role in the Trump administration’s deportation strategy signals a new level of power and global visibility for El Salvador’s young leader. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/world/americas/el-salvador-nayib-bukele-deportees.html

Iraq, Turkey talk on energy cooperation, oil exports, and trade ties

Jerusalem Post Talks in Baghdad focus on energy ties, oil exports, and water concerns. https://www.jpost.com/middle-east/article-846471

Trump Says He’ll Release JFK Assassination Files on Tuesday

New York Times Mr. Trump did not provide additional details on what the trove of files would include, but he has long promised to release them unredacted. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/politics/jfk-files-trump.html

Will AI and robots drive China’s next consumer spending spree?

Disclaimer: The South China Morning Post’s content is directed by the Chinese Communist Party. It is not a reliable news source. China is seeking the next ‘big items’ to encourage consumers to open their wallets. Technology looks to be a key. https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3302709/will-ai-and-robots-drive-chinas-next-consumer-spending-spree?utm_source=rss_feed

U.S., Ireland Both Suffer Impacts of Illegal Immigration

Defense.gov Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth discussed, among other things, how the U.S. and Ireland are both struggling with the effects of illegal immigration during a meeting with Irish MMA fighter Conor McGregor at the Pentagon. https://www.defense.gov/News/News-Stories/Article/Article/4122722/us-ireland-both-suffer-impacts-of-illegal-immigration/

Texas Midwife Charged in Abortion Case

New York Times The two arrests in greater Houston appear to be the first time abortion providers have been charged with violating abortion bans in their state since Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022. https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/17/us/politics/abortion-arrest.html