International

Nikki Haley, a member of Donald Trump’s Republican Party, has claimed that a vessel recently intercepted by the US Navy was carrying materials linked to Iran’s missile programme. In a post on X, Haley said the ship—seized in the Strait of…
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Donald Trump on Monday claimed that “Operation Midnight Hammer” resulted in the complete destruction of Iran’s nuclear sites, adding that any effort to recover or rebuild them would be “a long and difficult process.” The operation refers…
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Even before the latest conflict, Iran was grappling with deep economic troubles, weighed down by years of sanctions, policy instability, and structural imbalances. An analysis by Iran Focus following last year’s brief but intense conflict…
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The United Nations Security Council on Monday strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper in Lebanon, an incident France has blamed on Hezbollah. The peacekeeper was killed and three others injured on Saturday when their unit…
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A Canadian woman was killed and 13 others injured in a shooting on Monday at Teotihuacan, one of Mexico’s most iconic archaeological sites, authorities said. The attacker, whose nationality has not been identified, opened fire at the…
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Representatives from over 60 countries are gathering in Brussels for talks with Palestinian Prime Minister Mohamed Mustafa on stability, security, and long-term peace in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza, even as global attention remains…
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A powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of Japan on Monday, prompting authorities to warn residents to stay away from coastal areas amid fears of tsunami waves reaching up to 3 meters. According to the Japan…
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Antonio Costa urged the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz during a phone call with King Abdullah II, stressing that it remains a top priority amid escalating regional tensions. In a post on X on Monday, Costa said the European Union stands…
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US President Donald Trump said American forces seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Touska, after it attempted to breach a US naval blockade near the Strait of Hormuz. According to Trump, the guided missile destroyer USS Spruance…
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More than 50 countries will gather in Colombia next week for a first-of-its-kind conference focused on phasing out fossil fuels, as the ongoing tensions around Iran highlight how heavily the world still depends on coal, oil and gas.…
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