TEHRAN – In the treacherous theater of geopolitics in West Asia, where trust is as thin as rice paper and often folded into a sharp edge, Syria’s new leadership under Ahmed al-Sharaa — better known as Abu Muhammad al-Jolani — is edging…
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September 11, embassy bombing victims cannot seize Afghan bank assets, US appeals court rules
By Jonathan Stempel
NEW YORK (Reuters) -Victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks and the August 7, 1998 bombings of two U.S. embassies in East Africa cannot seize $3.5 billion of Afghanistan central bank assets to address the Taliban’s role in…
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New round of Iran-Europe nuclear talks wraps up in Geneva
Deputy foreign ministers from the four countries took part in the meetings which follow a previous round held in Istanbul in July.
At the Istanbul talks, the three European powers reportedly floated a proposal to avoid imminent confrontation by…
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Israel bombs once-bustling Gaza City neighbourhood Zeitoun to rubble | Conflict News
Israel has completely destroyed more than 1,000 buildings in the Zeitoun and Sabra neighbourhoods in Gaza City this month.
Once a thriving, vibrant neighbourhood in Gaza City, Zeitoun was known for its bustling markets, olive groves, and…
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Experts endorse Xinhua thinktank reports on S China Sea truth
They believe these reports systematically expound on the historical and legal basis of China’s territorial sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea, reveal the truth about external forces interfering in the South China Sea issue,…
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Enemy Aims to Halt Iran’s Growth and Progress
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Eslami’s remarks signal Iran’s resistance against external pressure amid ongoing sanctions, while highlighting efforts to leverage nuclear technology for civilian applications like healthcare.The big…
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Iran vows ‘reciprocal action’ against Australia after expulsion of ambassador | Australia news
Iran has vowed to take “reciprocal action” after Australia expelled its ambassador over accusations that Tehran was behind antisemitic arson attacks in Sydney and Melbourne.
Anthony Albanese said on Tuesday that the Australian Security and…
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Trump critic Bolton concerned by lack of Secret Service protection
By David Brunnstrom
WASHINGTON (Reuters) -John Bolton, a former adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump who is now a persistent critic, said on Tuesday he was concerned about the withdrawal of his Secret Service protection and criticized raids on…
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Juvenile involved in Taylor Swift concert plot gets suspended sentence in Germany
FRANKFURT (Reuters) -A Berlin court on Tuesday gave a 16-year old who helped prepare a foiled attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna last year a suspended 1-1/2 year prison sentence under juvenile criminal law.
Charges against the Syrian…
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Ukraine’s Zelenskiy: Turkey, Gulf states, European countries could host talks with Putin
(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Tuesday that Turkey, the Gulf States or European countries could host talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Now, this week there will be contacts with Turkey, contacts with the…
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