An Iranian lawmaker has caused a stir after claiming that Tehran managed to plant a spy camera inside the home of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — a claim he described as reliable and confirmed, not just…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Europe’s deadly border theatre is back | Migration
On July 10, Thanos Plevris, the Greek minister for migration, announced new legislation that would effectively deny asylum to those who reach the Greek shores following a treacherous journey through the Mediterranean from Africa. “Greece will…
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‘They chase ambulances:’ Russia’s ‘record’ attacks on Ukraine’s healthcare | Russia-Ukraine war
Kyiv, Ukraine – As luck would have it, emergency doctor Elina Dovzhenko was far enough from her vehicle when a Russian drone struck it, breaking the windshield and splattering pieces of shrapnel around.
It was getting dark on July 9 in the…
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Israeli media labels Al-Azhar ‘head of the snake’ over Gaza stance – Middle East Monitor
Israeli media have escalated their criticism of Al-Azhar Al-Sharif and its Grand Imam, Ahmed Al-Tayeb, over their positions on Israel and its actions in Gaza.
A report published by Maariv referred to Egypt’s…
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Is ISIL a growing threat in the DR Congo and East Africa? | Armed Groups News
In the early hours of Sunday, July 27, armed fighters attacked a Catholic church in the Komanda region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where about a hundred people had gathered for a night vigil. Dozens of people were killed and…
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FIFA 2026 World Cup draw set to be held in Las Vegas in December | Football News
The draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup is set to be staged in December with Las Vegas reported to be the host venue.
Las Vegas is set to host the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw, with reports that the ceremony will be held on Friday, December 5.
The city,…
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UK rejects criticism that move to recognise Palestinian state rewards Hamas
LONDON (Reuters) -Britain on Wednesday rejected criticism that it was rewarding militant group Hamas by setting out plans to recognise a Palestinian state unless Israel took steps to improve the situation in Gaza and bring about peace.
The sight…
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Trump’s approval rating in US drops to lowest level of his second term | Donald Trump News
Polls find that Americans have mixed feelings about Trump’s handling of the US economy and immigration.
United States President Donald Trump‘s approval rating has dropped to 40 percent, the lowest level of his second term in office, as…
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On Europe’s hardened frontier, Greek island keeps migrants at bay
By Edward McAllister and Vania Turner
LONDON (Reuters) -Sailing in the June sunshine off the island of Lesbos, Greek fisherman Thanos Marmarinos remembers how he saved migrant women and children whose dinghy was breaking up in a gale one night ten…
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Tsunami alert after massive earthquake east of Russia
Tsunami alerts have been issued from Japan to the US coast after a magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck near Russia.
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