Mohammad Abedini Najafabadi, who was at the center of hostage standoff between Italy and Iran earlier this year, worked in a drone research lab funded by European Union and Swiss state innovation agency, NZZ reported.
His activities helped Tehran…
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South Korea’s ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol rearrested
South Korea’s former president has been rearrested over last year’s failed martial law bid that plunged the country into political turmoil.
Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached in April over the order, which saw military rule introduced for six-hours in…
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A weakened Iran and Hezbollah gives Lebanon an opening to chart path away from the region’s conflicts − will it be enough?
After a 12-day war launched by Israel and joined briefly by the United States, Iran has emerged weakened and vulnerable. And that has massive implications for another country in the region: Lebanon.
Hezbollah, Tehran’s main ally in…
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Morocco reopens its embassy in Syria after 13-year closure – Middle East Monitor
Morocco announced on Wednesday the reopening of its embassy in Syria after a 13-year closure, Anadolu reports.
The embassy resumed its operations in Damascus last Sunday, the official Moroccan news agency reported.
It…
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US sanctions UN rights expert for Palestinian territories
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday announced Washington was sanctioning the United Nations special expert on the Palestinian territories, following her criticism of Washington policy on Gaza.
“Today I am imposing sanctions on UN Human…
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Israeli court extends detention of 7 soldiers for sexually abusing other servicemembers – Middle East Monitor
An Israeli military court extended the detention of seven soldiers Wednesday on suspicion of abuse, threats and sexual offenses against younger soldiers in a unit, according to a media report, Anadolu reports.
The…
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A strong Israel knows how to make peace
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 9 (ANI/TPS): Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Israel’s National Security College (MABAL), President Isaac Herzog addressed senior military and civilian officials at the culmination of a year-long…
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Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar holds video briefing with Latin American counterparts
Tel Aviv [Israel], July 9 (ANI/TPS): Israel’s Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar on Wednesday held a political-security briefing via Zoom call with the foreign ministers of Paraguay, Panama, Ecuador, and Costa…
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India can play enhanced role for peace, stability in West Asia: Iranian envoy
By Sahil Pandey
New Delhi [India], July 9 (ANI): Iran’s Ambassador to India, Iraj Elahi, on Wednesday urged India to play a more significant role in promoting regional peace.
He made the remarks on the sidelines of the event,…
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US sanctions UN expert Albanese over Israel criticism | Israel-Palestine conflict News
Trump administration says it is targeting Francesca Albanese for encouraging ICC war crime prosecution against Israel’s Netanyahu.
Washington, DC – The administration of United States President Donald Trump has imposed sanctions on United…
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