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Its up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war

Its up to the United States Congress, not any president, to declare war **Constitutional Authority: Congress Holds the Sole Power to Declare War** The foundational principles of American governance unequivocally vest the authority to formally declare war with the legislative branch, specifically... read more »

Iran, The US, and the World Cup

Iran, The US, and the World Cup

Iran, The US, and the World Cup **Global Sporting Stage Faces Geopolitical Crossroads: Iran’s World Cup Participation Under Scrutiny** As the countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup intensifies, a significant question mark hangs over the participation of the Iranian national football team.... read more »

Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rai...

Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked

Iranians get by as US, Israeli bombs rain down, internet blocked **Infrastructure Resilience Tested Amidst Regional Tensions: Iran Reports Limited Service Disruptions** TEHRAN – Iran is navigating a period of heightened regional instability, with official reports indicating that critical... read more »

Iran's 'new Supreme Leader...

Iran's 'new Supreme Leader' after Khamenei killed was '...

Iran's 'new Supreme Leader' after Khamenei killed was 'treated for impotency' ## Succession Speculation Intensifies Amid Reports of Mojtaba Khamenei’s Past Medical Treatment **Tehran, Iran** – Whispers surrounding the future leadership of Iran have been amplified by... read more »

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13 dead in China firework plant explosion

CHANGSHA – Thirteen people have been confirmed dead and one more remained missing after an explosion at a firework plant in central China’s Hunan Province on Monday, local authorities... read more »

Israeli Army kills suspected murderers of Jewish t...

Jerusalem: Two Palestinians suspected of having kidnapped and murdered three Jewish teenagers in June have been killed in an exchange of fire with... read more »

Lawyer: Uighur scholar in China gets life sentence

BEIJING – An outspoken scholar who championed China’s Uighur minority was convicted of separatism Tuesday by a Chinese court and sentenced to life... read more »

1,30,000 Syrian refugees reach Turkey fleeing IS

ANKARA, Turkey: The number of Syrian refugees who have reached Turkey in the past four days after fleeing the advance of Islamic State militants now totals... read more »

Two killed in explosions in China’s Muslim-domina...

Beijing: At least two persons were killed and several others injured in a series of explosions in China’s restive Muslim-dominated Xinjiang... read more »

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Iraqi Kurdistan seals Turkey deal

Iraqi Kurdistan seals Turkey deal

The Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) in Iraq has finalized a deal under which it will pump oil to Turkey. “The formalities were recently completed… the finalization of such cooperation is... read more »

Iran rejects Saudi Arabia, Qatar's call to join n-talks

Iran plans to increase production of 5% enriched u...

Washington – Iran is reportedly planning to increase its production of five percent enriched uranium, local official news agency said. Islamic... read more »

Syrian govt. rules out negotiating transfer of power at...

'Syria committed to Iran's participation in Geneva II meet'

London – The Syrian government has ruled out negotiating transfer of power during the Geneva peace conference due in January, but confirmed that it will... read more »

Israel warns of forging alliances with Sunni countries ...

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

London – Israel’s envoy to the United Kingdom has warned of formation of its new alliances with a number of predominantly Sunni countries, including... read more »

Israel approves new settlements in West Bank

Israel passes bill to annex part of Jordan Valley

Israeli authorities have green-lighted the construction of 800 new settler homes in the occupied West Bank. Israel’s Defence Ministry said on Monday it... read more »

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50 percent of Pakistanis support government: Survey

Islamabad – Fifty percent of Pakistan’s population supports the present government, with 49 percent favouring the opposition, a survey has found. An opinion poll conducted Aug 1-26 by the... read more »

Tajikistan's Imomali Rakhmon re-elected president

Tajikistan’s Imomali Rakhmon re-elected pres...

Tajikistan’s President Imomali Rakhmon has won a new seven-year term in Wednesday’s election, receiving 83.1 percent of the vote after... read more »

Maldives president hopes for credible poll

Maldives president hopes for credible poll

Male – Maldives President Mohamed Waheed Wednesday expressed the hope for a credible and successful presidential election later this week. He said this... read more »

Graft case filed against former Pak PM Ashraf

Graft case filed against former Pak PM Ashraf

Pakistan’s anti-graft watchdog on Wednesday filed a case against former premier Raja Pervez Ashraf over a Rs 22-billion scam in setting up power... read more »

Court orders Musharraf’s release

Court orders Musharraf's release

Islamabad – A Pakistan court Wednesday ordered the release of ex-president Pervez Musharraf from house arrest, two days after he was granted bail in... read more »

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Drugs worth 13.5 crore seized in Bengaluru in crackdown on narcotics trafficking ## Bengaluru Police Uncover Major Narcotics Network in Significant Drug Bust Bengaluru, India – In a... read more »

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Defence Ministry signs contract worth 5,083 crore with HAL for acquisition of military helicopters, surface-to-air missiles **Naval Air Defence Bolstered by Major Indigenous... read more »

Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory, urges nationals in Iran to remain indoors

Indian Embassy in Tehran issues fresh advisory, urges nationals in Iran to remain indoors Around 9,000 Indians, including students, are learnt to be stuck in Iran This article was created... read more »

The Data Centers Have Arrived at the Edge of the Arctic Circle

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Relieved Brits hug loved ones after first evacuation flight from ...

Relieved Brits hug loved ones after first evacuation flight from the Middle East **British Nationals Return Home Amidst Heightened Middle East Tensions** **London, UK** – A palpable sense of relief... read more »