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‘Israeli’ forces torture toddler in Gaza to extract confession from father
One-year-old Palestinian toddler tortured by ‘Israeli’ forces to pressure father. Child released after 10 hours; father remains in custody amid…
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US Marines deploy to Middle East as Hormuz deadline nears
Reports say thousands of US Marines are heading to the Middle East as Hormuz deadline nears. Deployment follows rising tensions…
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Trump contradicts himself on Iran: war, troops, sanctions all in one day
Trump issues conflicting statements on Iran within 24 hours, raising doubts over US strategy. Policy shifts span ending the war,…
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13 countries ban ‘Israeli’ passport holders
Thirteen nations officially bar entry for ‘Israeli’ citizens amid ongoing regional tensions. Recent policy shifts, including in the Maldives, highlight…
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At least 66 dead after Colombia military transport plane crashes
A Colombian C-130 Hercules transport plane carrying 125 personnel crashed shortly after takeoff in the jungle near Puerto Leguizamo, killing…
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Trump announces “very good” Iran talks denied by Tehran
US President Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz by five days, shelving plans to…
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Australia, EU agree to sweeping new trade pact after eight years
After eight years of negotiations, both sides signed a Free Trade Agreement that overcomes long-standing disputes over “prosecco” and “feta”…
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Japan to release national oil reserves from Thursday
Building on last week’s discharge of private-sector stocks, Takaichi announced on X that Japan will tap into its national reserves…
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Iraqi Kurdistan accuses Iran of deadly attack against its forces
Six peshmerga killed, 30 wounded in Iran missile strikes on Iraq’s Kurdistan region. Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region accused Iran on…
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US & ‘Israel’ at war with Iran | Day 25 coverage
The 2026 Iran War began on February 28 when the United States and ‘Israel’ launched an operation dubbed Epic Fury…
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