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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Jim Irsay collected several pieces of iconic sports memorabilia during his lifetime.The late Indianapolis Colts owner’s collection was offered in a live online auction at Christie’s, an art and luxury auction house. From Thursday through Saturday, the collection generated more than $93 million at auction, far exceeding its pre-auction $40 million estimate.Aside from the coveted music pieces, the sports-themed items in Irsay’s collection sold at auction included Secretariat’s 1973 Triple Crown saddle, Wayne Gretzky’s Edmonton Oilers jersey he wore when he scored his NHL record 500th goal and one of Jackie Robinson’s…

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China’s state-run China Daily newspaper in an editorial called for continuity in the US-China dialogue as a “stabilising anchor” amid the uncertainty of the “ongoing crisis in the Middle East” and the best way to address specific differences on issues including strategic materials, technology, market access and agriculture.”In a moment like this, the last thing the world needs is a trade war between its two largest economies,” China Daily said.       TRADE TRUCE REVIEWThe two sides are expected to review their progress in meeting commitments under the October 2025 trade truce declared by Trump and Xi in Busan, South Korea. The deal forestalled…

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On Sunday, people across Syria will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the uprising that, in late 2024, put an end to President Bashar al-Assad’s rule.On March 15, 2011, antigovernment protesters descended onto the streets of Deraa, Damascus and Aleppo.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of listAfter Tunisia and Egypt, the Arab Spring had arrived in Syria.Many of the initial demonstrations erupted after news emerged of the arrest and torture of teenage boys from Deraa, in southwestern Syria. The boys were arrested for painting anti-Assad graffiti.As the protests grew to demand democratic reforms and the release of political prisoners, al-Assad and…

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War in Iran squeezing U.S. oil supply, driving up gas prices – CBS News Watch CBS News The economic risks of the war in Iran are getting real for Americans at home. Stock markets ended the week down again as the conflict dragged on. This as U.S. crude oil costs are pumped up. Andres Gutierrez has more on the energy shock.

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TOKYO: Singapore and Japan will enhance collaboration in the energy sector under a newly signed cooperation framework, aimed at helping both countries work towards their net-zero goals.The Energy, Sustainability and Climate Change Cooperation Framework was signed on Sunday (Mar 15) by Singapore’s Minister-in-charge of Energy and Science and Technology Tan See Leng and Japan’s Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Ryosei Akazawa.Under the framework, both sides will strengthen collaboration in areas such as cross-border electricity imports, low-carbon hydrogen and ammonia, carbon capture, utilisation and storage, civil nuclear energy, liquefied natural gas, advanced grid system enablers and offshore wind, the Ministry…

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NewsFeedIran has held a funeral for the country’s most influential defence figure, Ali Shamkhani, who was killed in Israeli-US strikes on February 28. Shamkhani was a key figure in Iran nuclear talks, chief of the country’s Defence Council and advisor to the late Supreme Leader. He lost a leg in an Israeli assassination attempt last June.Published On 15 Mar 202615 Mar 2026Click here to share on social mediashare2Shareplus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Republicans face high hurdles as they defend their razor-thin control of Congress in the 2026 midterm elections, but the Senate GOP campaign chair says he remains “incredibly optimistic” his party can not only hold but expand its current 53–47 majority.Republicans are battling stiff political headwinds as the party in power in the nation’s capital traditionally loses seats in the midterms, and a rough political climate fueled by economic concerns amid persistent inflation and President Donald Trump’s underwater approval ratings.”There’s no doubt the climate has gotten more and more difficult by the day,…

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NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Seattle Seahawks general manager John Schneider highlighted a recent decision by Washington state lawmakers that he believes could pose problems as the reigning Super Bowl champions look to add players to sustain long-term success.Washington’s long-standing status as a largely tax-free state is set to change in 2028 after lawmakers approved a “millionaire tax” that would levy a 9.9% rate on high earners. The tax will apply to individuals earning more than $1 million annually. Gov. Bob Ferguson has indicated he will sign the bill. It is unclear whether the legislation will face legal…

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