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Pakistan says time has come to implement Mecca defence pact
This is an entry from: Live: UN experts say 'reasonable grounds' to believe US committed war crime in Iran school strike Pakistan says time has come to implement Mecca defence pact 17 September 2026…
Iran proposes suspending IAEA Board membership for US — statement
Jointly with Israel, the US "conducted 18 waves of attacks against Iran’s peaceful safeguarded nuclear facilities," the Iranian diplomats added
‘Kosovo’s moves towards Israel are the price of aligning with US policy’
Kosovo's decision to join a US-led Gaza force exposes the pull of its alliance with Washington, according to analysts.
School Bombing, Civilian Killings: UN Probe Finds Grounds To Believe US Committed 'War Crimes' In Iran
School Bombing, Civilian Killings: UN Probe Finds Grounds To Believe US Committed 'War Crimes' In Iran The fact-finding mission has also accused Iranian authorities of carrying out crimes against…
What are all the sanctions Iran is under?
Iran has faced a torrent of international sanctions since the 1979 revolution - here's what's in place right now.
Bab al-Mandeb Strait’s shipping traffic comes to halt amid conflict in Yemen
Escalating conflict off Yemen’s western coast brought shipping traffic through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait to a standstill, threatening a critical chokepoint for global logistics, Anadolu reports.
Ghalibaf’s maths missile at Trump decoded: Is Iran fixing US interest rates?
Iran's speaker mocks US interest rates, citing the Taylor equation amidst rising global oil prices and inflation.
Irish broadcaster confirms Eurovision boycott for 2nd year in row
Ireland’s public broadcaster said Thursday it will boycott next year’s Eurovision Song Contest, stressing that its position “remains unchanged,” Anadolu reports.
How far will Egypt go to help Saudi Arabia secure the Red Sea?
Regional analysts highlight the growing security alignment between Cairo and Riyadh amid escalating Red Sea tensions.
This extremist group has found a new way to threaten the global economy: cheap drones
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UN mission faults both U.S., Iran for deadly attacks before and during war | Honolulu Star-Advertiser
UN mission faults both U.S., Iran for deadly attacks before and during war GENEVA >> A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said today it had reasonable grounds to believe the United States was behind…
Gaza repairman helps journalists to keep documenting genocide
As journalists in Gaza continue documenting the war, camera repairman Mohammed Radwan keeps damaged equipment in use.
US Congress Passes 100% Tariff Bill on Russian Oil Buyers as Midterms & China Summit Near
The US Congress has fast-tracked a bill granting the president authority to impose 100% tariffs on countries purchasing oil and gas from Russia, including India, China, Turkey, and Japan.
Houthis threaten global economy more than Iran – Independent article - BBC News Arabic
Houthis threaten global economy more than Iran – Independent article - BBC News Arabic (machine-translated headline from a Arabic-language source)
UN Iran Fact-Finding Mission calls for end to hostilities after US strikes kill civilians
The UN Independent International Fact-Finding Mission on Iran Monday called on all parties to immediately cease hostilities and comply with international humanitarian law following reported US…
Lebanon security talks in Paris to focus on post-UNIFIL alternatives
The security talks come as Israeli forces continue attacks across southern Lebanon despite a "ceasefire".
UK charities, protest groups condemn Israeli ban threat after sanctions
Having warned London of 'consequences' for sanctions, Israel targets UK charities, campaign groups and Palestine Action.
UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran
UN mission finds grounds to believe US committed war crimes in Iran GENEVA, Sept 17 (Reuters) - A UN fact-finding mission on Iran said on Thursday it had reasonable grounds to believe the United…
America's cyber strategy overlooks the infrastructure that actually keeps the military moving
America’s cyber strategy overlooks the infrastructure that actually keeps the military moving There is little reason to believe the war with Iran will end anytime soon.
Press review: EU chief calls for arming bloc and Middle East conflict hits global economy
Top stories from the Russian press on Thursday, September 17th