A New Jersey man convicted of attempting to kill Salman Rushdie—the outspoken author who has lived for decades under a religious death warrant issued by Islamic Republic founder Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini—was sentenced Friday to 25 years in…
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In Istanbul, Russia plays chess while the West is stuck in make-believe | Opinions
As Russian and Ukrainian delegations descended on Istanbul on Friday in an attempt to end the three-year war in Ukraine, the contrast between the two parties in the conflict couldn’t be starker. One seemed assured, methodical – clear about…
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UN slams Israeli-backed Gaza aid plan as ‘cynical sideshow,’ warns it endangers thousands – Middle East Monitor
The UN humanitarian office on Friday sharply criticized a proposed Israeli-backed aid delivery mechanism for Gaza, warning it would deepen suffering and set a dangerous global precedent by making humanitarian access…
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Chemical spill turns Brazilian lake blue and kills fish | Newsfeed
NewsFeed A chemical spill in the city of Jundiaí has turned a lake bright blue, killing fish and dyeing local wildlife. Authorities are now investigating the environmental impact as the dyed water flows toward the Jundiaí River, whose water is…
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Former prime minister arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes
Chad’s former prime minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, has been arrested over alleged links to clashes which took place on Wednesday in the south west of the country, a public prosecutor has said.
He is suspected of spreading hateful…
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India-Pakistan conflict ravages border towns, residents return amid fear
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Press TV, Indian-controlled KashmirThe recent conflict between India and Pakistan has left border towns ravaged, with many residents fearing to return to their…
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ICC chief prosecutor Karim Khan steps down until sexual misconduct probe ends
The chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has temporarily stepped down until a sexual misconduct probe against him is concluded.
Karim Khan will take leave until the end of the external investigation, which began late last…
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Ukraine has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in failed arms deals: Report
An investigation has found that hundreds of millions of dollars Ukraine spent on foreign arms intermediaries to acquire military equipment have been wasted over the past three years.
Citing government documents, court…
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Trump warns Iran of ‘something bad’ in renewed threat despite Tehran’s outright rejection of intimidation
US President Donald Trump has re-escalated his hostile rhetoric against Iran, warning of unspecified consequences if Tehran fails to act swiftly on what he called an American “proposal.”
Speaking aboard Air Force…
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Netanyahu blames Iran for Houthi attacks, vows to inflict heavy price
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday accused Iran of orchestrating Houthi attacks against Israel and warned that Israel would escalate its military response, including further strikes on the group’s leadership and infrastructure.
“Iran…
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