Iran Launches Retaliatory Missile Strikes After U.S. Attacks on Larak Island
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Iceland Voters Reject Resuming EU Membership Talks
Reykjavik, Iceland — Icelandic citizens have voted against restarting negotiations for European Union membership in a national referendum held on Saturday. The
Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion in Settlement Over Social Media Practices
Meta Platforms Inc. has agreed to a landmark settlement that could reshape how Instagram and Facebook operate, with potential ripple effects across other major
Niger Military Regains Control After Mutiny Attempt in Niamey
Niger's armed forces announced they have retaken control of the capital Niamey following a brief mutiny attempt earlier this week. The military said the situati
Mladenov Warns Gaza Could Vanish Without Reconstruction Plan
The top envoy for the US-led Board of Peace has issued a stark warning regarding the future of the Gaza Strip. Angel Mladenov stated that the territory faces th
Jo Cambridge, Pioneer in Rheumatoid Arthritis Research, Dies at 73
Jo Cambridge, a distinguished professor whose groundbreaking work reshaped the understanding of rheumatoid arthritis, has passed away at the age of 73. The caus
Russia uses hybrid tactics to pressure NATO while avoiding full-scale war.
The tension stems from recent statements by Russian leadership. These comments have sharply criticized NATO nations for their ongoing support of Kyiv. Officials
Milo Yiannopoulos Detained by US Immigration Agency
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos faces detention by Immigration and Customs Enforcement. The British citizen, currently residing in the United States, a
Book “1942” reveals how economic forces shaped the Second World War
The volume is physically large, mirroring the enormity of the events described. Such books often weigh heavily on both shelves and minds. The text explores the
Iran Warns of New Battlefield Surprises in Future Conflicts
Iranian defence officials have signalled the development of undisclosed military capabilities intended for potential future warfare, according to state media re
Bangladesh Journalists Face Trial Under 1971 Atrocity Tribunal
In Dhaka, Bangladesh, a specialized tribunal established to try crimes from the 1971 war of independence is now prosecuting prominent journalists. This developm
Iran drafts conditions for reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz amid regional diplomatic talks.
Rezaei emphasized that any decision to normalize maritime access through the strait must address broader security concerns. He stated that Iran has already agre