Mary Trump joins Centre Stage to discuss Donald Trump’s influence, the Republican Party and future of US democracy.
Category: 3. Middle East
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Mary Trump on politics, power and the future of US democracy
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US labels four Iraqi factions as “terrorist groups” in escalation against Iran-aligned militias – Middle East Monitor
The US State Department on Wednesday formally designated four Iraqi factions as Foreign Terrorist Organisations (FTOs), escalating its campaign against groups it accuses of aligning with Iran.
The groups named…
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Alarm in India’s Kerala as cases of ‘brain-eating’ amoeba rise | Health News
At least 19 deaths and 72 infections of the Naegleria fowleri amoeba have been recorded this year, more than double compared with last year.
Published On 18 Sep 2025
Authorities in India’s…
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Israel’s Smotrich calls devastated Gaza Strip a potential real estate “bonanza” – Middle East Monitor
Israel’s Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Wednesday said that the devastated Gaza Strip was a potential real estate “bonanza” and that he was in talks with the United States on how to divide up the coastal…
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Western bids to recognise a Palestinian state put Israel first | Israel-Palestine conflict
In April last year, I wrote that, given the genocide it is committing in Gaza, its violent occupation of the West Bank, numerous attacks on its neighbours, and apparent disregard for international and human rights law, it was time for the…
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Ukraine’s new weapon will help it target strategic infrastructure
@alexgatopoulos looks at the leverage Ukraine's newest missile might give it against Russia
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South Korean prosecutors seek arrest of ‘Moonies’ leader in bribery probe | Courts News
Unification Church leader accused of bribing former first lady whose husband Yoon Suk-yeol fell from grace last year.
Published On 18 Sep 2025
South Korean prosecutors have requested an…
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Spain threatens to withdraw from 2026 World Cup if Israel qualifies – Middle East Monitor
Spanish officials have raised the prospect of withdrawing from the 2026 FIFA World Cup, to be hosted in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, if Israel takes part in the tournament.
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Clashes at disputed border between Thai police and Cambodian protesters | Protests
NewsFeed Violent clashes between Thai police and Cambodian protesters erupted in a disputed border town on Wednesday, marking the most significant violence since both countries halted cross-border fighting in July.
Published On 18 Sep 2025
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Israel is “drunk on Western impunity”
Dr Ghassan Abu Sittah, after months in Gaza, warns Israel’s “televised genocide” seeks to normalise mass killing
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