Iran’s state television station IRIB was hit by an Israeli missile strike during live broadcast on Monday but managed to quickly resume broadcasts shortly thereafter, according to reports by AFP. Staff quickly regrouped at their backup studio and continued programming from that location. Hassan Abedini, senior official for IRIB and Senior official at Dhaka Tribune...
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Iran Turns to Qatar and Oman in Order to Stay Israeli Strikes as U.S. Presses for Nuclear Concessions
As tensions between Iran and Israel escalate toward full-scale conflict, Tehran is seeking diplomatic support from regional allies Qatar and Oman to mediate an end to Israel’s ongoing air campaign. Meanwhile, the US is pushing Iran back towards negotiations, demanding deeper nuclear concessions as an assurance for de-escalation. Recently, Israeli airstrikes under “Operation Rising Lion”...
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What We Know About Iranian Claims to Down Israeli F-35s
Iran recently claimed that its air defenses shot down multiple Israeli F-35I “Adir” stealth fighters during recent strikes–an allegation which is categorically denied by Israel. Here is what we know so far: Iran’s ClaimsInitial Report: According to Iranian state media and army reports, their air defenses intercepted and destroyed at least two Israeli F-35 jets...
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UN General Assembly to Demand Immediate Gaza Ceasefire Despite Opposition from United States and Israel
United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) will vote today on a non-binding resolution demanding an immediate, unconditional, and permanent ceasefire in Gaza. This vote comes following U.S. vetoing of similar resolution at Security Council last week that caused widespread global outrage. What Does the Resolution Propose? Conceived as an expression of mounting international tensions, the draft...
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“Tariff Reforms Crucial for Economic Growth, Export Gain”: Aurangzeb Said in Post-Budget Presser
On Wednesday, Pakistan Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb provided an post-budget press conference where he stressed the significance of customs duties reform to its ambition of transitioning towards an export-driven economy. Speaking a day after unveiling the federal budget for FY 2025-26, Aurangzeb dubbed these reforms “most significant” since 30 years, noting they could help lower...
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Merz of Germany Says Russia’s Ability to Fight Arises from Severity of Sanctions
Germany’s opposition leader Friedrich Merz recently warned that Russia’s military campaign in Ukraine is directly tied to the strength and enforcement of international sanctions. His remarks came amid EU leaders deliberating a package of economic measures intended to limit access to key technology networks for Russia. Merz made this observation during a press briefing at...
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IAEA Opens Board Meeting With Warn of Iran Nuclear Program
VIENNA, June 10, 2025 — The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) issued a strong warning about Iran’s rapidly progressing nuclear program on Monday morning at their quarterly Board of Governors meeting, fueling fears it is moving closer towards developing nuclear weapon capability. Rafael Grossi, Director General of the IAEA in Vienna, expressed grave alarm about...
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Northern Gaza Families Queue for One Meal Amid Aid Collapse by [Your Name], June 8, 2025 in Northern Gaza
Aid workers and witnesses reported that, amid the growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza, starving families have been lined up night after night waiting for food aid sites that have increasingly few meals on offer, according to aid workers and witnesses. Food distribution across the region has collapsed completely as civilians–particularly elderly and children–risk their lives...
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Palestinians Observe Eid Prayers at Al-Aqsa Mosque Amid Israeli Security Presence
Tens of thousands of Palestinians flocked to Al-Aqsa Mosque in occupied East Jerusalem Friday morning to perform Eid al-Adha prayers despite facing stringent Israeli security measures and an emotionally charged atmosphere due to Gaza conflict. Its dailysabah.com/tr+3 for more detailsAccording to Al-Quds Islamic Endowments Authority estimates, approximately 80,000 worshipers attended Eid prayers at Islam’s third...
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MSF Staff Protest Gaza Aid Distribution Amid Rising Civilian Casualties in Geneva
Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), commonly referred to as Doctors Without Borders, held a protest outside the UN headquarters in Geneva today in an effort to draw attention to how Gaza’s current humanitarian aid distribution system contributes to civilian deaths and suffering, according to MSF. The demonstration involved approximately 100 staff members of MSF who took...