South Lebanon — Throughout successive phases of Lebanon’s history, the political oligarchy, imposed by the French mandate, falsely referred to the “decision of war and peace” as part of a plan to subjugate Lebanon, in favour of the…
Category: 2. World
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Merkel’s legacy: Building strong Israel-Germany ties in the 21st century
TEHRAN – Over the past two decades, Israel-Germany relations have evolved from a partnership based on Holocaust remembrance into a robust strategic alliance.
Since the early 2000s, military and intelligence cooperation has intensified, with…
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Fresh wave of ethnic cleansing unfolds in Gaza
TEHRAN – The Israeli regime’s ongoing genocide in the Gaza Strip continues to result in mass civilian casualties amid international silence.
The mass slaughters are taking place as Palestinians mark the 77th Nakba Day, also known as the…
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Shock in Sweden at death of diplomat questioned for spying
Sweden’s foreign minister has spoken of grief among her colleagues after it emerged that a diplomat who was questioned this week on suspicion of spying has been found dead.
The man, described as a high-ranking diplomat, was arrested by Sweden’s…
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Five House Republicans stall Trump’s ‘big, beautiful’ tax bill
A budget bill, long touted by Donald Trump as the “big, beautiful bill” hit a roadblock on Friday when lawmakers from the president’s own party voted against it in congress.
Five Republicans joined all Democrats in delivering a stunning setback to…
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Melania Trump statue missing from her hometown in Slovenia
“Melania” appeared on the banks of the River Sava in July 2020, four months before her human inspiration left the White House.
Now, four months after the erstwhile Melanija Knavs resumed residence at Washington’s most famous address, her…
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‘My children go to sleep hungry,’ Gazans tell the BBC
“Give me some,” 6-year-old Ismail said while waiting for food in Gaza As crowds gathered at a food distribution point in northern Gaza, six-year-old Ismail Abu Odeh fought his way to the front.
“Give me some,” he called out.
His bowl was filled with…
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Ukraine and Russia far apart in first direct talks, but prisoner swap agreed
More than three years into Europe’s deadliest war since 1945, there was a small step forward for democracy on Friday.
Delegations from Ukraine and Russia came face to face for talks for the first time since March 2022 – one month after Moscow…
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New York protesters mark 77th anniversary of Nakba
Rachel Hamdoun
Press TV, New YorkPro-Palestine protesters have rallied in New York City to mark the Nakba. The event refers to the ethnic cleansing of Palestine in 1948…
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Former prime minister arrested over alleged links to deadly clashes
Chad’s former prime minister and opposition leader, Succès Masra, has been arrested over alleged links to clashes which took place on Wednesday in the south west of the country, a public prosecutor has said.
He is suspected of spreading hateful…
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