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UN Secretary-General Calls on Iran to Show Maximum Restraint as Nationwide Protests Escalate

UN Secretary-General Calls on Iran to Show Maximum Restraint as Nationwide Protests Escalate

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United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has urged Iranian authorities to exercise “maximum restraint” amid ongoing protests across the country, calling for an end to what has been described as excessive and disproportionate use of force against demonstrators. According to a statement released on Sunday, January 11, by UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric, the Secretary-General expressed deep […]

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Israel Breaks Tradition: Netanyahu Announces Israel Prize for Former US President Donald Trump

Israel Breaks Tradition: Netanyahu Announces Israel Prize for Former US President Donald Trump

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Israel will honor former United States President Donald Trump with the nation’s highest civilian award in 2026, marking the first time in decades that the Israel Prize will go to someone who is not an Israeli citizen. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made the announcement following a warm meeting with Trump in Florida, saying the decision […]

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Iraq Votes in a Defining Election Amid Regional Tensions and Hope for Change

Iraq Votes in a Defining Election Amid Regional Tensions and Hope for Change

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As Iraq heads to the polls today, the world’s eyes are fixed on the outcome — especially those of the United States and Iran. This parliamentary election is more than a political exercise; it is a defining moment for a nation long caught between the tides of conflict, recovery, and reform. For a country of […]

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Trump Issues Stern Warning to Hamas: “We Will Have No Choice but to Go In and Kill Them” if Gaza Bloodshed Continues

Trump Issues Stern Warning to Hamas: “We Will Have No Choice but to Go In and Kill Them” if Gaza Bloodshed Continues

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In a stark warning that reignited global concern, U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that his administration “will have no choice but to go in and kill them” if the ongoing internal violence in Gaza persists. The statement comes amid growing instability following a ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, which was […]

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Israel to Target Hamas Tunnel Network After Hostage Release Phase

Israel to Target Hamas Tunnel Network After Hostage Release Phase

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Israel has announced plans to destroy what remains of Hamas’s tunnel network under Gaza following the current hostage release phase, a move to be carried out with US approval. Defence Minister Israel Katz said the mission would take place under an “international mechanism” led by the United States — the key sponsor of the newly […]

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