New York City, USA – Like clockwork each May, soon-to-be college graduates drift into New York City’s Washington Square Park in caps and gowns, typically in purple, the school colour of nearby New York University. A sea of mostly…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Taiwan not to give up ‘free way of life under pressure’: President | Independence News
Lai says Taiwan will not provoke conflict with China, but will not forsake its dignity or democratic values either.
Published On 17 May 2026
Taiwan’s president says the island will not be pressured into giving up its democracy and…
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What to know about Panama at the FIFA World Cup 2026 | World Cup 2026 News
Eight years after hearing their national anthem on football’s grandest stage for the first time, Panama will have the chance to relive that surge of national pride at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Having navigated a challenging qualification…
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What to know about Georgia’s primary as Republicans set sights on Senate | US Midterm Elections 2026 News
The southern state of Georgia is set to hold its primary vote on Tuesday, drawing battle lines for November’s consequential midterm elections in the United States.
Among the most closely watched races will be the Republican contest to choose a…
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Is Christian Zionism in the US on a decline? | Features
In March 1992, Christianity Today, a prominent evangelical Christian magazine based in the US, featured a cover story dedicated to Christian Zionism – a theological and political movement that believes all Jews should immigrate to Palestine to…
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War in Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
– No US concessions –
Iranian media said Washington had failed to make any concrete concessions in its latest response to Iran’s proposed agenda for negotiations to end the war.
The Mehr news…
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War in Middle East: latest developments
Here are the latest developments in the Middle East war:
– No US concessions –
Iranian media said Washington had failed to make any concrete concessions in its latest response to Iran’s proposed agenda for negotiations to end the war.
The Mehr news…
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Fabio Di Giannantonio wins shortened Catalan MotoGP after Marquez crash | Motorsports News
Race marred by two red flags and multiple crashes, including a serious incident involving Alex Marquez and Pedro Acosta.
Published On 17 May 2026
VR46 Racing’s Fabio Di Giannantonio has claimed victory at the Catalan Grand Prix in…
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Drone strike sparks fire on perimeter of UAE’s Barakah nuclear power plant | Nuclear Energy News
Authorities say radiation levels remain normal, operations not affected.
Published On 17 May 2026
A drone strike has sparked a fire on the perimeter of the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), raising new…
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Son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas elected to top Fatah body | Fatah News
Businessman Yasser Abbas, 64, secured a place on the central committee despite spending most of his time in Canada.
Published On 17 May 2026
The son of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has secured a seat on Fatah’s highest…
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