Category: 1. Iran

Why it matters:

This is the first explicit statement from an Israeli cabinet member signaling confrontation with Syria. Israel has repeatedly carried out ground incursions and airstrikes in recent months, killing civilians…

Street concerts, outdoor festivals, late-night parties and music events have become increasingly visible in Tehran and beyond. Young people, many without the headscarves which are required for women, have filled pop and jazz concerts while street…

Zelensky, whose five-year presidential term formally expired in May 2024, had previously refused to hold the vote, citing martial law. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly urged Ukraine to hold an election and in February branded Zelensky…

Street concerts, outdoor festivals, late-night parties and music events have become increasingly visible in Tehran and beyond. Young people, many without the headscarves which are required for women, have filled pop and jazz concerts while street…

Why it matters:

Iran and Belarus share close political ties, common positions in international organizations, and expanding cooperation helps both sides counter Western sanctions, diversify trade routes, and strengthen…

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The university described the raid as part of a systematic colonial policy targeting Palestinian education and academic institutions, calling it a clear violation of international laws protecting educational…

For decades, millions of Afghans fleeing war, persecution, and poverty have sought refuge in neighboring Iran.

But crossing the 921-kilometer-long border has become increasingly dangerous for many Afghans as the Iranian authorities violently…