Headlines- At a site that was the target of hostile Iranian attacks, a fire was brought under control..
- On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump said that attacks on Iran "will continue until I say it's enough."
- Early on Wednesday, air defenses around the Bushehr nuclear power station in southern Iran were activated, according to Iran's semi-official Mehr news agency.
- According to U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), U.S. forces have resumed their naval blockade of vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports.
- In a statement to Iran's leaders at the Negev Conference, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned that Israel would become aggressive if tensions persisted.
- Over the past two days, as the U.S.-Iran war has resumed, including Iranian strikes on cargo ships, the price of crude oil has shot up.
Year: 2023
Smashing Window and Sending Death Threats,...
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Some Members of Sudanese Security Forces...
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Confusion at the US-Mexico Border as...
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Former Prime Minister Khan’s Arrest Declared...
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Chinese Court Jails Veteran Activist Guo...
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The Arrest of Former Pakistani PM...
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Thai Election:Young Candidates Look to Tap...
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UN Secretary-General Meets With His Special...
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Former Pakistani Prime Minister’s Arrest Worsens...
After paramilitary troops arrested former prime minister Imran Khan on Tuesday on charges of corruption, Pakistan is on edge. Political unrest has plagued the country ever since Khan was ousted last year, and some fear that it will only get worse as Khan’s fans turn their ire on the mighty military