As part of today’s live update on Day 641 of Israel-Hamas war, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir issued a strong call on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to withdraw the delegation in Doha and terminate ceasefire negotiations immediately. Speaking forcefully, Ben Gvir added: “Those who kill our soldiers should not be given an inch...
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Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki Erupts Again; Ash Plume Reaches 11 Miles and Flights Are Grounded
Mount Lewotobi Laki-Laki in Indonesia erupted with explosive force on Monday morning, sending an 18km (10 mile)-tall ash column soaring into the stratosphere – marking its most powerful activity this year and raising alert levels and expanding an exclusion zone to 7 km, as ashfall blanketed villages and disrupted regional aviation services. [http://nypost.com], (@ApNews), BurnabyNow.com...
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Officials, Political Figures Laud Leader’s Presence at Muharram Ceremony as Symbol of National Unity
Tehran, Iran — Senior officials, lawmakers and political figures across the spectrum have publicly applauded Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s attendance at a major Muharram mourning ceremony held in Tehran on Sunday night as an impressive symbol of national unity and spiritual leadership in face of ongoing national challenges. This ceremony, part of Muharram–the first...
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Baqaei Demands Israel be Urgently Condemned and Held Responsible for Atrocity Crimes
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei issued a strong condemnation of Israel following what Iran reports was an Israeli airstrike on Evin Prison’s medical facility on June 23, resulting in the deaths of 79 individuals – families visiting prisoners, staff and passersby alike – according to international humanitarian law (en.irna.ir, Tasnimnews.com and news.abplive com) according...
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Russia Expanding Chemical Weapons Use in Ukraine; Allege European Spy Agencies
Europe-wide intelligence agencies from Germany and the Netherlands have issued alarming claims of Russia’s widespread and regularized deployment of chemical weapons in Ukraine – one of the most serious allegations since Russia launched their full-scale invasion. On Friday, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans reported that Dutch Military Intelligence and Security Service (MIVD), along with domestic...
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Critics from Both Sides Criticize ‘One Big Ugly Bill” as “Disgusting Abomination”
Washington D.C. — July 3, 2025 — A comprehensive new legislative package being referred to by lawmakers and pundits alike as the “One Big Ugly Bill” is drawing strong opposition across political lines this week, with critics labeling it a “disgusting abomination” with backroom deals, excessive spending and competing priorities. The Comprehensive National Renewal Act...
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Israeli Minister Urges Seizing “Historic Opportunity” to Annex West Bank
Jerusalem / Washington / Ramallah — July 2, 2025 Israeli Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Minister Yariv Levin has called on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to capitalize on what he described as a “historic opportunity” to formally annex the occupied West Bank. His statement comes amid a surge in settlement activity and mounting friction with international allies...
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Iranian FM Says Talks with US Cannot Resumption Quickly Without Security Guarantees
Iran Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has strongly discouraged any rapid return to negotiations between Tehran and Washington, insisting that Tehran first receive guarantees that its territory won’t be struck again before discussing resumed. Araghchi said during a televised interview on CBS Evening News: “I don’t believe negotiations will resume as quickly,” responding to U.S. President...
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Gaza Children Suffer From ‘Extreme Pain” As Painkillers Run Out in Humanitarian Crisis
June 30th 2025 – Gaza Strip Medecins Sans Frontieres, UNICEF and WHO all warn of an alarming shortage of pain relief in Gaza that has forced children with “extremely painful injuries” to endure life-threatening suffering as the territory’s healthcare system struggles under ongoing conflict and siege. Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), UNICEF and WHO report diminishing...
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Tehran Could Restart Uranium Enrichment Within Months, Warns IAEA
Rafael Grossi, Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), made it clear on June 29 that Tehran remains capable of restarting uranium enrichment within months despite recent attacks by U.S. and Israeli forces on Iranian nuclear facilities (FT.com, TimesofIsrael.com and Trend.az all provide coverage).Grossi noted that while U.S. military strikes conducted on June...