LEBANON
US troops block Lebanese forces after drone downed at shared airbase: Report
US troops have held Lebanese forces and officials at gunpoint, barring them from accessing the drone crash site at Hamat Base, a report says.
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POLITICS
As Iran, Russia conclude drill, ex-US Army officer warns of surprises
Iran-Russia naval drills enhance coordination; Russia and China strengthen Iran’s integrated air defenses, creating potential surprises and risks for US forces.
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SUDAN
UN investigators: ‘Hallmarks of genocide’ found in Sudan’s El Fasher
A UN fact-finding mission says militants from the so-called Rapid Support Forces (RSF) carried out ethnically targeted killings, widespread sexual violence and enforced disappearances during their late-October takeover of El Fasher in Sudan’s Darfur region.
PALESTINE
UN rapporteur Albanese: Israel’s West Bank land grab 'will consolidate annexation'
The UN special rapporteur for the occupied Palestinian territories has warned that Israel’s decision to expand land expropriation in the occupied West Bank could consolidate annexation.
PALESTINE
Three Palestinians killed in Israeli raids on Gaza on first day of Ramadan
Three Palestinians are killed by Israeli forces' direct fire and air strikes in Gaza.
PALESTINE
Hundreds of Dutch nationals served in Israeli military amid Gaza genocide
Israel’s military has recruited hundreds of Dutch-Israeli dual nationals while Dutch law warns of crimes against humanity.
POLITICS
‘Playing with fire’: Russia sternly warns against any attack on Iran
The Russian foreign minister says any new US strike on Iran is playing with fire and will have serious consequences.
DEFENSE
Iran, Russia naval forces rescue hijacked ship in mock operation during naval drills
Iranian and Russian forces successfully perform a mock operation to rescue a hijacked ship during combined naval drills.
REPORTS
Iran, Russia pledge deeper energy, economic ties at Tehran commission
Iran and Russia have convened the 19th session of their Joint Economic Commission in Tehran.
PALESTINE
Gaza death toll surpassed 75,000 in first 16 months of genocide: Survey
A Lancet survey finds the death toll of the Israeli genocide of Palestinians in Gaza exceeded 75,000 in 16 months.
ECONOMIC DIVIDE
US attack on Iran & world economy
The US is trying hard to project power through metal, military metal, form destroyers to fighter jets.
PALESTINE
Azerbaijan president meets top Israeli lobby group leadership during visit to US
Aliyev has met AIPAC leaders in Washington, tightening Baku’s alignment with the US and its pro-Israel lobby.
PALESTINE
Israeli settlers kill 19-year-old Palestinian man in West Bank raid
Israeli settlers storm into a village in the occupied West Bank, killing a young Palestinian man and wounding four others.
PALESTINE
Israel installed, managed security system at Barak-Epstein New York flat: Report
A recent report has revealed that Israel installed security equipment and controlled access to a Manhattan apartment building managed by convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
POLITICS
Iran deplores Israel’s new land grab scheme in West Bank
Tehran denounces Israel’s decision to seize vast areas of the West Bank and designate them as the so-called state property.
REPORTS
Vienna holds conference dubbed 'Iranian-Islamic Civilization, Identity and Historical Splendor'
A two-day conference with academic participation from Austria, Germany, Turkey, Canada, and Iran is underway in Vienna.
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