Headlines- After an Iranian attack on a container ship in the Strait of Hormuz earlier in the weekend that set it on fire and left a crew member missing, the United States launched several waves of strikes on Iran on Sunday.
- Antonio Guterres, the secretary-general of the United Nations, voiced his "deep concern" over the escalating attacks in Iran and warned "catastrophic consequences" on a global scale if parties resume "full-scale hostilities."
- Iran has denounced the latest wave of American attacks on its territory, claiming that they have "rendered futile" all of the past few months' diplomatic efforts..
- In order "to continue degrading their ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships" in the Strait of Hormuz, the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Sunday that its forces had carried out more strikes against Iran.
- The seditious conspiracy charges against four members of the Proud Boys, the far-right group responsible for the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, have been dismissed by a US federal court.
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UN Security Council Meets on Women...
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The Glen of Imaal Terrier
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After Allegedly Stealing Two Easter Eggs,Man...
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No Snakes in Ireland
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26-Year-Old Voucher Honored by Ireland Supermarket
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Recognition of Palestinian Statehood by Norway,...
Israel, which is at war with Hamas militants in Gaza, responded furiously to the announcement on Wednesday by three European nations that they planned to formally recognize Palestinian statehood
Focus on Refugees: Ifrah Ahmed- Somali...
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Ireland Launched First Community Sponsored Program...
Since the late 1970s, private sponsors have brought more than 300,000 refugees to Canada, over and above those resettled with government funding