Iran’s top commander has declared that integrating passive defense into national planning is a “strategic necessity” and a “legal and national obligation,” directly referencing the lessons learned from a recent 12-day…
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Qatar, US stress need for full implementation of Gaza ceasefire deal – Middle East Monitor
Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman discussed on Thursday with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio the need to ensure the full implementation of a Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas,…
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Fear of fun: what Halloween ban reveals about culture and control in Iran
Enthusiasm for Western-style festivities has quietly grown in Iran over the past decade.
Despite frequent crackdowns, cafés and restaurants in Tehran and other cities have increasingly hosted Christmas and Valentine’s events, with shopfronts…
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Mehr News Agency – Closing ceremony of 18th Mariwan street theater festival
TEHRAN, Oct. 30 (MNA) – The 18th edition of the annual international Mariwan street theater festival in the border town Marivan in Kordestan province wrapped up on Monday with a closing ceremony during which the…
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India secures 6-month US sanctions exemption for Iran’s Chabahar Port
India has confirmed that the United States will not impose its sanctions on the Chabahar Port in Iran for the next six months, allowing New Delhi to continue its investment and operations at the strategic facility…
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UN Security Council condemns assault by paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on Sudan’s El-Fasher – Middle East Monitor
The members of the UN Security Council condemned on Thursday the assault by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on El-Fasher in Sudan’s North Darfur and expressed “grave concern” over escalating…
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US Treasury’s Bessent says China has approved TikTok transfer deal | Social Media News
The fate of the app used by 170 million Americans has remained uncertain for more than 18 months.
Published On 30 Oct 2025
China has approved the transfer agreement for the short video app…
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Egypt affirms support for Eritrea’s sovereignty, territorial integrity amid tension with Ethiopia over sea access – Middle East Monitor
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi reaffirmed his country’s support for Eritrea’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during talks in Cairo on Thursday with his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, Anadolu…
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India given six-months exemption on American sanctions applicable to Chabahar port
New Delhi [India], October 30 (ANI): India has been granted exemption for six months from the American sanctions that were applicable on Chabahar port in Iran, the Ministry of External Affairs said on Thursday.
Answering queries during the weekly…
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DIFF 2025 kicks off in hills: India's Oscar entry 'Homebound' witnesses long queue of cinephiles
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], October 30 (ANI): The 14th edition of the Dharamshala International Film Festival kick-started with hundreds of cinema enthusiasts gathering at Dharamshala from around the world, with India’s official Oscar…
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