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The development suggests Iran is willing to engage diplomatically despite its firm stance against direct negotiations. The move could open a new pathway for easing tensions between Tehran and…
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Israeli economy heavily reliant on subsidies, external financing
In times of war, a war economy kicks in, scarcities in food items is one consequence, along with the lack of cash. The banks are supposed to control the cash flow and help their customers, many of whom are without jobs,…
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Former female Israeli captive raped by famous Israeli fitness trainer: Reports
A former Israeli captive, who was released from the Gaza Strip during an exchange process, has reportedly been raped by a well-known Israeli fitness trainer in the city of Tel Aviv.
The assault allegedly occurred just…
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Khamenei gradually reshapes Friday prayers into tool for control
Many middle-aged and older Iranians associate Friday prayers with the iconic image of a cleric delivering a sermon four decades ago while holding a 1970s G-3 assault rifle—once a symbol of revolutionary power and defiance.
In the 1980s,…
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Iran Confirms Diplomatic Process Continues With US Through Indirect Talks
Iranian Government Spokesperson Fatemeh Mohajerani announced that Tehran has formally responded to a recent US diplomatic overture, signaling the continuation of indirect negotiations between the two countries.
“The Iranian response to the…
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From beats to ballots: What political rap lyrics tell us | Music
What role has hip-hop played in activism?
From the 1980s, hip-hop has essentially enabled marginalised voices to break through to the mainstream.
The song Girl (Cocaine) That’s Your Life, released by Too Short in 1985, explores the gritty reality…
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Iranian police disperse weeks-long pro-hijab protest outside parliament in Tehran – The Times of Israel
Iranian police disperse weeks-long pro-hijab protest outside parliament in Tehran The Times of Israel
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Iran Shines At Asian Senior Freestyle Wrestling Championships In Jordan
Iranian wrestlers delivered a strong performance at the Asian Wrestling Championships in the Jordanian capital, Amman, securing five medals – one gold, one silver, and three bronze – across the first five weight categories on the opening day…
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Official: Iran Daily Gasoline Production Reaches 120 Million Liters
Mohammad Sadegh Azimifar said that Iran currently has 10 main refineries, which have a capacity of over 2.4 million barrels per day, processing crude oil and gas condensates.
Azimifar added that in the second half of the last Iranian year, an…
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Hamas agrees to proposal on national unity government; vows weapons are resistance’s ‘redline’
The Gaza Strip-based Palestinian resistance movement Hamas has accepted a proposal to establish a national unity government composed of independent national figures.
Khalil al-Hayya, head of the movement, made the…
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