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Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

Iran’s tiered internet system triggers outrage as citizens pay more for limited online access during blackout

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After enduring months of severe internet restrictions during the Middle East conflict, many Iranians are finally reconnecting online — but only through a controversial paid system that critics say creates digital inequality. For 39-year-old Iranian tech worker Amir-Hassan, getting back online was no longer a choice but a necessity. Following the internet shutdown imposed after […]

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Iran warns US to accept peace proposal as Hormuz tensions threaten global stability

Iran warns US to accept peace proposal as Hormuz tensions threaten global stability

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Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States, insisting Washington must either accept Tehran’s latest peace proposal or risk pushing the region deeper into uncertainty, as tensions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz continue to escalate. The warning came after former US President Donald Trump claimed the fragile Middle East truce was “close to […]

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Ukraine and Russia exchange civilian attack accusations despite Trump-brokered truce

Ukraine and Russia exchange civilian attack accusations despite Trump-brokered truce

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Tensions between Ukraine and Russia continued to rise as both countries accused each other of launching attacks on civilians during the second day of a temporary ceasefire reportedly brokered by US President Donald Trump. The three-day truce, announced on Friday, was meant to pause all major military operations beginning Saturday. Trump stated that both sides […]

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Macron says France never planned warship deployment in Strait of Hormuz

Macron says France never planned warship deployment in Strait of Hormuz

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French President Emmanuel Macron has clarified that France never intended to send warships into the Strait of Hormuz, emphasizing instead a coordinated international security effort aimed at protecting maritime traffic and easing regional tensions with Iran. Speaking during a press conference in Nairobi, Kenya, Macron stressed that France remains committed to preventing any blockade in […]

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Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

Philippines’ Marcos says ASEAN shows unity and readiness amid Middle East tensions

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has highlighted that the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is demonstrating strong unity and the ability to respond collectively as global uncertainty continues to rise, particularly due to escalating tensions in the Middle East. Speaking in his role as ASEAN chair during a regional summit, Marcos emphasized that the […]

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