A bill that critics say could muzzle free speech and the media has sparked an outcry in the Maldives after the government of President Mohamed Muizzu pushed it through parliament, where it enjoys a supermajority.
A prominent union of journalists…
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Pope renews call for Gaza ceasefire, urges respect for human dignity – Middle East Monitor
Pope Leo XIV on Wednesday renewed his call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza, stressing the need to uphold the “inviolable dignity” of every person and full respect for international humanitarian law, Anadolu…
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Samineh Baghcheban, Founder Of Deaf Education Institutions, Dies At 97
Born on March 24, 1927, in Tabriz, Ms. Baghcheban was the daughter of Jabbar Baghcheban, the pioneer of deaf education in Iran. Baghcheban authored acclaimed children’s books such as “The Wooden Bridge” and “Nowruz and Kites”, both…
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Iran Advances to FIBA U-16 Women’s Asia Cup 2025-Division B SFs – Sports news
Elina Kazemevini starred for Iran with 25 points, netting an efficiency of 22 as she shot 11-of-18 from the floor and also collected 3 rebounds, 3 assists, and 6 of the team’s 27 steals in 28 minutes of action.
Chin Jo Xin, meanwhile, was the lone…
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Europeans say Iran hasn't taken steps to stop UN sanctions 'snapback' – Euronews.com
- Europeans say Iran hasn’t taken steps to stop UN sanctions ‘snapback’ Euronews.com
- Iran’s foreign minister to hold call with European powers on nuclear programme Reuters
- Fifty Senate Republicans call on European foreign ministers to hold firm on…
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Two Smugglers Killed In Police Operation In Iran’s Northeast
The spokesperson for the Iranian Police Force announced the execution of a joint operation by the special forces unit and the anti-narcotics police, resulting in the death of two armed criminals in the desert region of Halvan in northeastern…
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Thousands of Israelis back petition calling for recognition of Palestinian state, end to Gaza war – Middle East Monitor
More than 7,500 Israelis have signed a petition urging recognition of a Palestinian state and an end to Israel’s war in Gaza, an Israeli advocacy group said on Wednesday, Anadolu reports.
The petition was launched…
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Iran blasts US criticism of its missile program
Iran has dismissed as “nonsense” the American criticism of its missile development, describing the program as a shield against the US and Israeli aggression.
“He was speaking nonsense,” Iranian Foreign Ministry…
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US Treasury Sec Bessent accused of contradictory mortgage pledges: Report | Housing News
The report comes as the White House pushes to fire fed governor Lisa Cook for a similar reason.
Published On 17 Sep 2025
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent agreed to occupy two…
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Lavrov: West Tramples UN Resolutions on Palestinian Statehood, Shields Israeli Crimes – World news
Lavrov, addressing a roundtable with foreign ambassadors in Moscow, said the principle of the UN Charter itself has been violated.
“The principle of the UN Charter, enshrined in Article 25, which requires all member states to comply with…
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