Israeli Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer, the country’s chief negotiator in the now-defunct Israel-Hamas ceasefire, met Tuesday in Washington with US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, days after Egypt put forward a new proposal to…
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Russia and Ukraine agree naval ceasefire in Black Sea
Getty ImagesBoth sides agreed deals to reopen the key shipping route, the White House said (file photo) Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a naval ceasefire in the Black Sea in separate deals with the US, after two days of peace talks in Saudi…
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Hamdan Ballal’s co-director recounts attack on Oscar winner’s home
ReutersThree weeks ago, Palestinian film-maker Hamdan Ballal stood in front of the world’s cameras in Hollywood, picking up an Oscar for best documentary film.
The cameras were watching him again on Tuesday, a hand to his bruised face, as he…
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How unrest in Iran's Urmia exposes deep-seated ethnic fault lines
The situation escalated as stick-wielding government loyalists chanted inflammatory slogans against Sunni Kurds, whose cultural celebrations coincided with a key Shiite mourning ritual.
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Iran ‘not building nuclear weapon’
Iran is not building a nuclear weapon, says the annual US intelligence threat assessment report published by the office of the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard.
“The IC (intelligence community)…
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The Palestinian activists who refuse to leave despite Israeli violence | Israel-Palestine conflict
NewsFeed As Israeli settler violence peaks in the occupied West Bank and President Trump pushes his plan to displace Palestinians from Gaza, these three Palestinian activists say they’ll remain in their homes until they die. They call it…
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After leak furor, Trump says attacks sent Iran-backed Houthis reeling
As controversy over leaked attack plans gripped Washington, US President Donald Trump said the strikes had successfully battered the Houthis in Yemen and that their Iranian patrons must soon negotiate a nuclear deal or else.
“The Houthis are…
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Are Ultra-Processed Foods A Hidden Risk? Here’s What You Need To Know
Woman pouring sugar in bowl near breakfast
In today’s fast-paced world, ultra-processed foods have become dietary staples, offering convenience, affordability and a tantalizing taste. But as scientists delve deeper into their effects, an…
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US consumer confidence plunges to four-year low | Donald Trump News
Consumer confidence in the United States has continued its sharp 2025 decline as Americans’ views about their financial futures slumped to a 12-year low, driven by rising anxiety over tariffs and inflation.
The Conference Board reported on…
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Iran Warns of ‘Severe’ Response to Snapback Sanctions *
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The warning comes at a time when nuclear negotiations remain stalled. Tehran views the move as a violation of the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA), arguing that the real breach came from the…
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