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Iran airs first of five presidential debates ahead of the June 28 vote

By Ifunanya / June 18, 2024

Six presidential candidates on Monday discussed Iran’s economic problems in a four-hour live debate on state TV, ahead of the […]

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Netanyahu Dissolves War Cabinet Amid Gaza Conflict

By Ifunanya / June 18, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has dissolved the influential War Cabinet responsible for directing the war efforts in Gaza. This […]

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Top Trump VP candidate Tim Scott stands by decision to certify Biden’s 2020 election win

By Ifunanya / June 17, 2024

(The Independent) – Tim Scott, a top contender for Donald Trump’s vice president, said he stands by his vote to […]

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Mount Fuji Introduces Crowd-Control Gate and New Rules Ahead of Climbing Season

By Ifunanya / June 17, 2024

TOKYO – In preparation for the upcoming climbing season starting July 1, a crowd-control gate has been installed on Mount […]

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Greece Refutes BBC Allegations of Migrant Mistreatment and Deaths at Sea

By Ifunanya / June 17, 2024

ATHENS, Greece – The Greek government on Monday firmly rejected allegations from a recent BBC investigation that accused its coast […]

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Eid al-Adha in Gaza: Celebrations Overshadowed by War and Destruction

By Ifunanya / June 16, 2024

In the stifling heat and amidst bombed-out mosques, Gazans marked the start of Eid al-Adha on Sunday, but the usual […]

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Islamic State Inmates Take Two Prison Officers Hostage in Southern Russia Jail

By Ifunanya / June 16, 2024

Islamic State (IS) inmates have taken two prison officers, hostage, at a detention centre in Rostov, southern Russia. The incident […]

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Trump Pledges Major Deportation Operation and Criticizes Zelenskyy at Turning Point Action Convention in Michigan

By Ifunanya / June 16, 2024

At the “People’s Convention” of Turning Point Action in Michigan, former President Donald Trump made a stopover, delivering a fiery […]

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Gazans unable to travel for Hajj pilgrimage due to Israel’s war

By Ifunanya / June 15, 2024

This year’s Hajj pilgrimage came against the backdrop of the raging war in the Gaza Strip between Israel and Palestinian […]

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Tragedy Averted: Suspected Jihadist Arrested with Weapons Arsenal Near Major New York Airport

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

A suspected jihadist was apprehended with a cache of weapons in his SUV near La Guardia International Airport in New […]

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Putin Outlines Conditions for Ceasefire in Ukraine, Calls for Immediate Peace Talks

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

Russian President Vladimir Putin has outlined specific conditions for ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking at the Russian Foreign […]

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Massive Fire at Irbil Oil Refinery Iraq, Injures Firefighters and Destroys Equipment

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

A witness described the chaotic scene of a massive fire at an oil refinery in Irbil, northern Iraq, which has […]

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US Supreme Court Rejects Trademark for “Trump Too Small” Phrase, Citing Potential for Misappropriation

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

In a unanimous decision, the US Supreme Court declined to grant a California man’s request to trademark the phrase “Trump […]

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EU Court Penalizes Hungary €200 Million for Breaching Asylum Laws

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

The European Union’s top court has imposed a hefty penalty on Hungary, fining the country €200 million ($216 million) and […]

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Hamas Official Claims Uncertainty Over Hostages’ Fate as Ceasefire Negotiations Stalemate

By Ifunanya / June 14, 2024

As Israel and Hamas continue to accuse each other of sabotaging a ceasefire plan in Gaza, a top Hamas official […]

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U.S. Expands Sanctions on Russia Ahead of G7 Summit to Bolster Support for Ukraine

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2024

The United States widened its sanctions against Russia on Wednesday, targeting Chinese companies and foreign financial institutions aiding Moscow’s war […]

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Hamas Leader Indicates Acceptance of Adjusted Ceasefire Proposal

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2024

A senior Hamas leader announced on Thursday that Hamas finds the adjusted ceasefire proposal put forth by the United States […]

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Riot Police in Buenos Aires Clash With Protesters Over President Mileis Budget Slashing Reforms

Clashes Erupt in Buenos Aires Over Budget Reforms as Senate Moves Forward with Controversial Measures

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2024

Riot police in Argentina’s capital, Buenos Aires, used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters outside Congress on Wednesday, […]

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Russia’s Missile and Drone Strikes Ignite Fires and Cause Injuries Across Ukraine

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2024

Early Wednesday, Russia launched missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, igniting a fire at an industrial facility, damaging residences, and […]

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Hong Kong Revokes Passports of Overseas Activists Amid National Security Crackdown

Hong Kong Revokes Passports of Six Overseas Activists, Escalates Crackdown Under National Security Law

By Ifunanya / June 13, 2024

On Wednesday, the Hong Kong government revoked the passports of six overseas-based activists under the new national security law, intensifying […]

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