WASHINGTON — The Trump administration announced on Wednesday what it called its most extensive set of Iran-related sanctions since 2018, targeting a “vast shipping empire” involved in transporting oil and petroleum products from Iran and…
Category: 3. Middle East
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Taliban slams Iran after 1.8M Afghans deported in past 3 months: What to know
Iran-Afghanistan relations have improved in some respects in recent years, though the increasing deportations of Afghans from the Islamic Republic is creating tensions.
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Hezbollah chief rejects disarmament as pressure on Lebanon grows
BEIRUT (Reuters) -Lebanon’s Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem said on Wednesday that calls for the Iran-aligned militant group’s disarmament served only Israel, as the United States ramps up pressure for steps to remove its arsenal.
“Those who…
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Explainer-What is the two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict?
, (Reuters) -Britain has said it will recognise a Palestinian state in September unless Israel takes steps including alleviating the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza and committing to a long-term peace process that delivers a two-state…
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World Athletics gene test introduced for female category | Athletics News
World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.
Clarifying promised rules on female eligibility, track and field’s governing body has set a deadline of September 1 for…
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US Democrats use obscure law to pressure Trump on Epstein case | Donald Trump News
Democrats in the United States have moved to force President Donald Trump to release files from the investigation into sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, invoking an obscure law to keep up the pressure on an issue that has roiled Trump’s…
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US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economic downturn | International Trade News
Consumer spending ticked up slightly after a near halt in the first quarter, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.
Economic growth in the United States has bounced back more than expected in the second quarter, but the data…
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Arab states welcome UK decision to recognise Palestine, urge global action on 2-state solution – Middle East Monitor
Arab countries welcomed on Wednesday plans by British Prime Minister Keir Starmer to recognise the State of Palestine this September if Israel fails to take “substantive steps” toward ending the war in Gaza and…
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The War on Truth | Technology
This episode explores the rise of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact.
The War on Truth examines the pervasive and transformative impact of misinformation in the digital age. Tracing its roots from…
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England vs India: Fifth Test – teams, start, Gambhir, groundsman | Cricket News
Who: England vs India
What: Fifth and final Test of India tour
Where: The Oval in London, United Kingdom
When: Thursday, July 31England and India head to the Oval for the decisive fifth and final Test of a hard-fought campaign on Thursday, with both…
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