The chief commander of the Islamic Revolution Guards Corps (IRGC) has roundly dismissed US threats of military aggression against Iran, emphasizing that the Islamic Republic is fully prepared for any possible threat and is strong enough to repel…
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South Africans remember acting ‘icon’ who died age 40
South Africans are paying tribute to actor Presley Chweneyagae, who has died at the age of 40.
In a statement announcing his death, his agency described him as a “South African icon” and one of the country’s “most gifted and beloved actors”.
The…
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Putins helicopter came under drone attack last week: Russia
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s helicopter came under attack by Ukrainian drones as peace talks are ongoing between the two countries to find an end to the Ukraine war.
Putin visited the liberated Kursk Region in a…
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Slovakia approves sale of brown bear meat to public
The meat of brown bears, a protected species in the EU, could soon be available to eat in Slovakia after the populist government approved plans for sale.
Last month, the cabinet authorised a plan to shoot about a quarter of the country’s 1,300…
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Amnesty warns of war crimes committed by M23 in Eastern DRC
In a new report, Amnesty International said M23 detained civilians under inhumane conditions in Goma and Bukavu, in violation of international humanitarian law.
“M23’s public statements about bringing order to eastern DRC mask their horrific…
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Trump-Putin rift widens over Ukraine amid diplomatic failure to end war
US President Donald Trump has censured his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin after Moscow launched a large aerial attack on Ukraine, highlighting Washington’s failure to end the conflict as the American leader had…
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President Pezeshkian touts Iran, Oman capacity to build strategic connections
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has underscored the geopolitical potential of Iran and Oman to connect regional markets and build strategic links aimed at expanding transregional trade.
Speaking on Wednesday…
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Russia sees progress in Iran-US nuclear talks: Lavrov
The right to enrichment within the framework of peaceful uses of nuclear energy programs is a key principle in negotiations between Iran and the United States, he added, Reuters reported.
There is hope that Iran and the United States would make…
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British Airways suspension of Tel Aviv flights admission of success of Yemeni ops: Activist
By Sally AhmedThe decision by British Airways to extend the suspension of flights to and from Tel Aviv until the end of July, citing “security concerns,” is an implicit admission of the success of Yemeni military…
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