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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Traders mint money on betting platforms on US-Israel strike on Iran

Anonymous traders on prediction market platforms made substantial profits betting on Iran strikes hours before attacks occurred, raising insider trading concerns.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 hours ago

Venezuela's president vows mining reform amid visit from US cabinet member

US Interior Secretary Burgum met with Venezuela's interim President Rodriguez to advance oil and mineral production, with plans to reform Venezuela's mining laws and expand US corporate access to natural resources.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 hours ago

Fox News Reports Thousands of Iraqi Kurds Have Launched a Ground Offensive Into Iran'

This group is actually listed by the U.S. government as a foreign terrorist organization—also listed by Iran and Turkey. It's akin to the PKK, or the Kurdistan Workers' Party, which operates in Iraq and Syria. We have to be very cautious about dealing with groups like this.
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fromThe Atlantic
4 hours ago

Trump Has Lost the Plot in Iran

Iran has historically derailed U.S. presidencies, and Trump's administration now faces a regional quagmire after failed regime change efforts in Iran, unlike the more tractable situation in Venezuela.
fromAxios
3 hours ago

How Iran's Strait of Hormuz shutdown could hit the global economy

The scale of what is at stake cannot be overstated. Oil companies can likely absorb a one- to two-week slowdown. A full or near-full closure lasting a month or more would require demand destruction at levels that could push crude well into triple digits and European natural gas prices toward or above the crisis levels seen in 2022.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 hours ago

Nepal votes in election pitting entrenched old guard against a powerful youth movement

Youth-led protests under a loose gen-Z banner began as a demonstration against a brief social media ban, but were fed by wider grievances at corruption and a woeful economy. Nearly 19 million voters will choose who replaces the interim government in place since the September 2025 uprising, in which at least 77 people were killed, and parliament and scores of government buildings were torched.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
4 hours ago

Papua New Guinea offers cash for guns as amnesty opens to combat escalating tribal violence

Citizens can voluntarily surrender illegal weapons without penalty in exchange for cash payments under the buyback scheme, Pundari said. The government did not specify how much it will pay for illegal weapons but said it will vary from province to province. In some cases, it may include cash incentives and support provided to people who wish to start agriculture businesses.
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fromAxios
2 hours ago

Scoop: Trump officials broker massive U.S.-Venezuela gold deal

The U.S. has facilitated a gold extraction deal between Venezuela's state company Minerven and commodities trader Trafigura for 650 to 1,000 kilos of gold, with U.S. refineries processing the gold under government arrangement.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 hours ago

Cuba hit by widespread blackout; Ecuador expels Havana's ambassador, staff

Cuban state media outlet Cubadebate said the blackout was caused by a fault at the Antonio Guiteras thermoelectric plant, located about 100km (62 miles) east of Havana, which cut electricity from Pinar del Rio in the far west of the country to the eastern Las Tunas province. In all, two-thirds of the country, including Havana, were left without power, according to the national electric company UNE, which said it was working to restore services.
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fromESPN.com
1 day ago

Mexican authorities meet FIFA to review World Cup security

We reviewed the intelligence, prevention, and operational deployment protocols that will be implemented during this international event," Federal Security Secretary Omar GarcĂ­a Harfuch said on his social media accounts, addressing the security measures being put in place for the World Cup matches scheduled across Mexico.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

More than 200 killed in landslide at DRC coltan mine

A landslide triggered by heavy rains has killed more than 200 people at the Rubaya coltan mine in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, authorities said. DRC's Ministry of Mines said on Wednesday that about 70 children were among the victims, and others who were injured were evacuated to medical facilities in the city of Goma, the capital of North Kivu province.
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13 hours ago
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Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows complete destruction' in region

Israel conducted extensive airstrikes on Iranian security targets and Hezbollah positions as regional conflict escalated to the fifth day, with Iran threatening destruction of regional military and economic infrastructure.
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4 hours ago
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Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue

Israel conducted extensive air strikes across Iran on the fifth day of conflict, killing over 1,000 people, while Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral was postponed due to ongoing military operations.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

Israel strikes Tehran and Beirut as Iran vows complete destruction' in region

Israel conducted extensive airstrikes on Iranian security targets and Hezbollah positions as regional conflict escalated to the fifth day, with Iran threatening destruction of regional military and economic infrastructure.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

Death toll in Iran surpasses 1,000 as Israel-US strikes continue

Israel conducted extensive air strikes across Iran on the fifth day of conflict, killing over 1,000 people, while Iran's Supreme Leader's funeral was postponed due to ongoing military operations.
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fromBusiness Insider
7 hours ago

The US is urging Americans to leave these 14 Middle Eastern countries. See the list.

The US State Department ordered Americans to evacuate 14 Middle Eastern countries immediately following Iranian retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli military targets.
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fromFast Company
13 hours ago

AI 'vibe-coded' war dashboards are flooding social media

AI-generated dashboards tracking Middle East conflict escalation between Israel, US, and Iran are popular on social media but criticized by experts as visually impressive yet functionally unreliable for actual situational awareness.
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fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
1 day ago

US, Israel Vow No Letup And 'A Lot Of Hurt' As Campaign Against Iran Intensifies

The US and Israel launched massive military operations against Iran, with over 50,000 US troops and 200 fighter aircraft participating in Operation Epic Fury, destroying Iranian naval vessels and nearly 2,000 targets in four days.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours ago

Airstrikes hit Iran-Iraq border as US and Israeli plan to mobilise Kurds gathers pace

US and Israeli airstrikes target Iranian military positions along Iraq border while supporting Kurdish and Baloch militant groups for potential cross-border operations against Iran.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran live news: US embassy in Dubai hit; Israel pounds Tehran, Beirut

US and Israel conduct sustained military operations against Iran and Lebanon, with Iranian counterstrikes disrupting Middle Eastern oil flows and causing significant casualties.
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fromIntelligencer
7 hours ago

The Future of War Is Drones Bombing Data Centers

Iranian drone strikes on data centers in the UAE and Bahrain demonstrate a new warfare strategy targeting critical digital infrastructure, causing cascading internet outages across multiple regions and affecting major global companies.
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fromwww.dw.com
12 hours ago

Kenya braces as Middle East conflict escalates

Kenya's President Ruto called for de-escalation and multilateral dialogue regarding Middle East conflict while condemning regional strikes, emphasizing threats to international peace and security.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
12 hours ago

Iran's place in World Cup 2026 in doubt amid conflict, Trump's dismissal

Iran's participation in the 2026 FIFA World Cup is uncertain due to escalating US-Iran military conflict, with Trump stating indifference to Iran's involvement and Iranian officials expressing inability to focus on the tournament.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 hours ago

How is the war playing out in Iran?

Iran faces internal instability following assassinations of top leadership, with complex power structures and parallel institutions determining whether the government survives or descends into chaos.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

My grandfather narrowly avoided death under the Iranian regime. But I am not celebrating Trump's illegal war | Anonymous

Military escalation between foreign powers and Iran threatens civilian lives despite legitimate grievances against the Iranian regime's historical brutality.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
19 hours ago

Attempt to destroy Iran's nuclear programme could backfire and drive regime towards a bomb, experts warn

US-Israeli military strikes on Iran's nuclear sites risk driving Tehran toward covert weapons development despite causing significant damage to surface facilities.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
15 hours ago

Is the CIA planning to arm Kurdish forces to spark an uprising in Iran?

The US is reportedly discussing arming Kurdish opposition forces in Iran to foment an uprising, which experts warn could destabilize Iran rather than promote peace.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
11 hours ago

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

The 2026 World Cup faces unprecedented geopolitical challenges including Iran conflict, cartel violence in Mexico, high ticket prices, and scaled-back fan festivals.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Donald Trump really does not care' if Iran play at World Cup 2026

Trump dismisses Iran's World Cup participation amid US-Israel military conflict, while Iran's absence from FIFA planning summit raises questions about their team's ability to compete on US soil this summer.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador

The US and Ecuador launched joint military operations against designated terrorist organizations, marking an expansion of Trump administration's militarized approach to combating narco-terrorism in Latin America.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Trump WH Gives Update Day After Launching Another New Military Operation

U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces launched joint operations on March 3rd against designated terrorist organizations engaged in narcoterrorism across the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 hours ago

Trump administration launches US military operation in Ecuador

The US and Ecuador launched joint military operations against designated terrorist organizations, marking an expansion of Trump administration's militarized approach to combating narco-terrorism in Latin America.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
8 hours ago

Trump WH Gives Update Day After Launching Another New Military Operation

U.S. and Ecuadorian military forces launched joint operations on March 3rd against designated terrorist organizations engaged in narcoterrorism across the region.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
10 hours ago

Nearly 66,000 Afghans displaced amid fierce fighting on Pakistan border: UN

Nearly 66,000 people displaced in Afghanistan due to escalating cross-border violence between Afghanistan and Pakistan along the Durand Line, with ongoing military confrontation risking further humanitarian crisis.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
9 hours ago

Trump's endgame in Iran: Regime change without US boots on the ground'

Analysts assert that US-Israeli air strikes alone cannot achieve regime change in Iran without ground troops, despite Trump's suggestions otherwise.
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fromwww.independent.co.uk
13 hours ago

Newlywed Brits face anxious wait for spot on UK's first repatriation flight

British nationals stranded in Oman after Middle East conflict seek repatriation through government rescue flights, with uncertain seat allocation despite paid applications.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Will the US put boots on the ground' in Iran?

Trump refuses to rule out ground troops in Iran, but military experts expect limited special operations rather than a traditional invasion.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

The 2026 World Cup faces multiple challenges including geopolitical tensions with Iran, cartel violence in Mexico, high ticket prices, and scaled-back fan festivals amid broader political instability.
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fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup

Trump states he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, while Iran's football federation head expresses doubt about their participation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
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fromwww.mercurynews.com
15 hours ago

With 100 days to go, World Cup faces new challenges with Iran war and Mexico violence

The 2026 World Cup faces multiple challenges including geopolitical tensions with Iran, cartel violence in Mexico, high ticket prices, and scaled-back fan festivals amid broader political instability.
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fromwww.bbc.com
15 hours ago

Trump 'does not care' if Iran play at World Cup

Trump states he does not care if Iran participates in the 2026 World Cup, while Iran's football federation head expresses doubt about their participation amid escalating US-Iran tensions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced escalating military operations against Iran with additional forces and unlimited bomb supplies, as death toll exceeds 1,000 civilians since Saturday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran: what we know on day five of war

US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka with over 80 deaths, marking first US attack on Iranian forces outside Middle East, with Pentagon officials claiming military superiority and ongoing strikes.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
13 hours ago

Hegseth says more US forces arriving in Middle East as Iran war ramps up

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced escalating military operations against Iran with additional forces and unlimited bomb supplies, as death toll exceeds 1,000 civilians since Saturday.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
10 hours ago

Israel launches new wave of strikes on Iran: what we know on day five of war

US submarine sank Iranian warship off Sri Lanka with over 80 deaths, marking first US attack on Iranian forces outside Middle East, with Pentagon officials claiming military superiority and ongoing strikes.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, triggering air raid sirens in Israel and defensive interceptions across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Israel, Iran continue attacks as war enters its fifth day, engulfs region

Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks across the Gulf region, triggering air raid sirens in Israel and defensive interceptions across multiple countries including Saudi Arabia and Kuwait.
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fromBusiness Insider
23 hours ago

Texas couple stuck in Dubai say they can't get help from US after their cruise was canceled amid Iran war

A Texas couple remains stranded in Dubai after Iran's retaliatory strikes canceled their cruise, and the US consulate has provided no assistance.
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fromBusiness Insider
13 hours ago

Iranian drone and missile activity has dropped sharply as the US pushes to expand air superiority

Iranian ballistic missile launches decreased 86% since Saturday, with drone launches down 73%, following US and Israeli strike campaigns targeting missile and drone infrastructure.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
9 hours ago

CNN Reports Trump Coordinating With Kurdish Leaders to Support a Ground Operation Into Western Iran

The CIA is reportedly arming and supporting Iranian Kurdish forces for a potential ground offensive into Iran aimed at regime change, with Trump administration involvement and Israeli coordination.
fromenglish.elpais.com
19 hours ago

Bread lines, deserted streets and fear of airstrikes in Tehran: Going outside is a risky gamble'

Living in Tehran today is like living in a city under siege, seemingly abandoned by its inhabitants. Ambulances speed through the practically deserted streets. Fear pervades everything, and people live in a state of constant tension, punctuated by the drone of fighter jets, the wail of air raid sirens, and nearby explosions.
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fromwww.bbc.com
13 hours ago

UK stock market calms but oil prices rise over fears Iran war may drag on

If prices stayed where they were at the moment, probably we're talking about an impact on the level of prices in the UK maybe of 1% or so. However, he said it was important to note the increases were "nowhere near as large" as those seen after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine four years ago.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
19 hours ago

Hundreds of drones target Kuwait, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, UAE amid Iran war

Iran's IRGC launched 230 drones at US military facilities across the Middle East, killing a civilian in Kuwait and targeting bases in Iraq, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.
fromwww.theguardian.com
23 hours ago

Global stock markets tumble as Trump bid to avert oil crisis in strait of Hormuz fails to reassure

Shipping through the strait of Hormuz typically a vital artery of the world economy, with about a fifth of oil supplies and seaborne gas tankers passing through it has largely ground to a halt.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
13 hours ago

UK's study visa ban for four countries will drive more people to use small boats'

Our government says it wants to stop people from making dangerous and often deadly Channel crossings to seek sanctuary. But its approach is doing exactly the opposite. This government has already put family reunion applications on hold, now it wants to ban a small number of people from leaving conflict zones to continue their education and then claim asylum instead of being sent back into danger.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
15 hours ago

We've Already Won': The Iran War's Mission Accomplished' Moment Has Quickly Arrived

On May 1, 2003, George W. Bush landed on the USS Abraham Lincoln in a flight suit, stood before a banner reading Mission Accomplished, and declared that major combat operations in Iraq were over. But the mission had not been accomplished. The war would continue for another eight years, cost nearly 4,500 American lives, and reshape the Middle East in ways no one in that administration anticipated or fully acknowledged.
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fromConde Nast Traveler
12 hours ago

Is it Safe to Travel to Egypt Now? Advice for US Citizens

Emirates: The airline has suspended flights to and from Dubai until 11:59 p.m. UAE time on March 4, due to airspace closures across the region. Limited repatriation flights and freighter flights are departing from Dubai airspace.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
18 hours ago

Ex-Nato commander defends Starmer after Trump's no Winston Churchill' jibe

Britain must not engage in military operations without clear end objectives and strategy, avoiding repeating Iraq's mistakes.
fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Hanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs

What I was not prepared to do on Saturday was for the UK to join a war, unless I was satisfied there was a lawful basis and a viable thought-through plan.
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fromwww.dw.com
16 hours ago

Fact check: Debunking social media claims about the Iran war

False claims about Middle East attacks spread rapidly on social media, often using AI-generated content, requiring fact-checking to distinguish authentic footage from misinformation.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
14 hours ago

Israel flagged Hezbollah threat before launching air attacks, leaked memo shows

Israeli officials assessed that Lebanese state could not disarm Hezbollah, which was reconstituting military capabilities faster than Lebanese forces could degrade them, before launching aerial campaign.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

U.S. Expands Drug Boat Bombing With Military Op Against Terrorist' Group In Ecuador

The United States conducted a joint military operation with Ecuador against a terrorist organization, expanding Trump's anti-narcotics campaign that has resulted in over 100 casualties through 44 strikes since September.
fromPoynter
17 hours ago

Old and AI-generated videos are fueling misinformation about the Iran strikes - Poynter

A video posted on X March 1 showed a large, fiery explosion. 'THIS IS TEL AVIV. THANK YOU IRAN!' its caption read. However, this video was taken in 2015, when a chemical warehouse in Tianjin, China, exploded twice, killing at least 50 people and injuring hundreds more.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
9 hours ago

Starmer's slow start in the war against Iran could leave UK playing catch-up

It was clear for weeks that the UK did not want to become part of any initial attack by the US and Israel on Iran, judging it to be illegal under international law, because Tehran posed no imminent threat to the UK.
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fromwww.bbc.com
23 hours ago

UK announces first Middle East repatriation flight

The UK government chartered a repatriation flight from Muscat to help British nationals leave the Middle East amid regional attacks and flight disruptions.
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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Nepal election: Is the monarchy still a force, two decades after ouster?

Former King Gyanendra Shah returned to Nepal amid political instability, opposing scheduled elections and appealing to royalists nostalgic for the abolished monarchy.
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fromwww.mediaite.com
10 hours ago

A Lot of Misreporting!' Karoline Leavitt Smacks Media Over Coverage of Iran Conflict

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended Operation Epic Fury against Iran, stating the Trump administration pursued extensive diplomatic negotiations before military action, which Iran rejected through deception and delay tactics.
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