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The ongoing violence in Gaza raises urgent humanitarian concerns, particularly as the region faces a potential catastrophe amid international silence and a lack of intervention.
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Category: 1. Iran
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Trump envoy says Iran cannot get nuclear bomb, urges diplomacy
Iran cannot have a nuclear bomb, “it cannot happen and it will not happen,” US President Donald Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff said, adding that the US signal to Tehran is “let’s sit down and see if we can get to the right place through diplomacy.”
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Turkish Court Orders Detained Istanbul Mayor Jailed Pending Trial On Corruption Charges
Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was detained following a raid on his residence earlier this week, sparking the largest wave of street demonstrations in Turkey in more than a decade. It also deepened concerns over democracy and rule of law in Turkey.
His…
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Attempts To End Ukraine War ‘somewhat Under Control’: Trump
Speaking to the sports media outlet OutKick, Trump said he has had “very rational discussions” with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“I don’t think there’s anybody in the world that’s going to stop (Putin) except me, and I think…
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Details of Trump’s plan can shape Iran’s nuclear future
President Donald Trump has made one point clear: he is determined to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear weapons power. However, he has yet to outline the specific conditions or steps he would require from Tehran to achieve that objective.
Will…
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Yemen, target of U.S. attacks / Ansarullah Secretary-General: Deployment of second aircraft carrier is Washington’s admission of failure
Pars Today – The central command of the terrorist U.S. forces stationed in West Asia, Central Asia, and East Africa, known as “Centcom,” announced in a statement the continuation of aggressive attacks by the U.S. military on various…
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UK could send migrants to the Balkans The Times
London is reportedly considering paying countries to accept rejected asylum seekers
Britain is exploring the option of sending migrants who have been refused asylum to “return hubs” in Western Balkan states, The Times reported on Friday, citing…
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IRGC Navy ups combat readiness as US builds up Mideast presence
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy commander said combat readiness is the top priority for the coming year, citing a direct order from the Supreme Leader.
“Combat readiness and combat capability are our priority, because it is…
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Taq Bostan: One of Most Important Sights in Iran's Kermanshah
TEHRAN (Tasnim) The “Taq-e Bostan” (Bostan Arch) or “Taq-e Vostan” (Vostan Arch) is situated to the right of the city entrance of Kermanshah, and is to the northeast of this city.
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This aggregate which comprises engravings and…
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Gaza’s Confirmed Death Toll Surges Past 50,000: Health Ministry
Dozens more Palestinians were killed in relentless Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, bringing the overall death toll since October 2023 to more than 50,006, the Health Ministry in the besieged enclave said in a statement on Sunday.
The Health…
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