Tag: Iran
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International Criminal Court issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders over war crimes
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants on November 21 for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister, Yoav Gallant, and Hamas officials, accusing them of war crimes and crimes against humanity over the genocide in Gaza and the October 7, 2023 attacks carried out by Hamas. The decision turns Netanyahu and…
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Iran activist sews lips in protest after fellow campaigner’s suicide
Ronaghi accuses security personnel who arrested him earlier this week of subjecting him to sexual abuse and insults Published: Thu 21 Nov 2024, 7:28 PM This handout picture provided by the Iranian Judiciary Media Centre shows Iranian blogger, human rights activist and political dissident Hossein Ronaghi lying on a hospital bed with his mother by…
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Should Iran be censured? And how the Trump administration will shape the global economy
21 November 2024 Episode 3468 59 minutes Photo: Getty Images The new US treasury secretary will have the power to shape the global economy with its tariff and tax policy. Plus: should Iran be censured before the IAEA? Also, Peace Brigades International documents the threats faced by global human-rights activists and an interview with the…
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Iran Activist Sews Lips In Protest After Fellow Campaigner’s Suicide
By AFP – Agence France Presse November 21, 2024 Order Reprints Print Article Text size A prominent Iranian activist has sewn his lips together and is holding daily protests in Tehran following the apparent suicide last week of a fellow campaigner, he posted on social media on Thursday. Hossein Ronaghi said he stitched his lips…
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Asia episode four – Everything you need to know about Tangled Worlds
Published: 19 November 2024 Asia has more forest than any other continent – a trillion trees. Its jungles and woodlands are exceptionally diverse. They provide shelter, food and opportunity, but they are also full of dangers and hidden threats. At the heart of the continent, the monsoon jungles of India and Nepal are ruled by…
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Israel strikes south Beirut as Hezbollah says targeted south Israel
Synopsis Israeli airstrikes pounded Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs following evacuation warnings, as Hezbollah claimed attacks on Israeli military targets, including a base near Ashdod, marking its deepest strike yet. The renewed violence comes after a brief lull during US envoy Amos Hochstein’s visit aimed at brokering a ceasefire. ANIRepresentational Successive rounds of Israeli…
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Gaza strikes kill dozens as ICC issues Netanyahu arrest warrant
Dozens were killed or unaccounted for in Gaza on Thursday after Israeli strikes, on the day the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war. With warrants also issued for Netanyahu’s former defence minister Yoav Gallant and Hamas’s military chief, all three men face accusations of crimes against…
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The hottest food and wine destinations to visit in 2025
This article is part of Traveller’s 2025 Hot List: Where to Go Next Year Food and wine adventures await in hot new locations such as Georgia, Dubai, South Africa and the Philippines. New Zealand Our Kiwi neighbour has long been known for its myriad tourist attractions, but it has rarely been considered a culinary destination.…
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India looking to revive Asia Cup 2025 qualifiers campaign with victory in Qatar clash
Arvind Kumar Muthu Krishnan has been India’s lone bright spot, leading the squad scoring charts with 26 points so far. Published : Nov 21, 2024 20:20 IST , CHENNAI – 3 MINS READ Team India training at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in Chennai. | Photo Credit: Joan Mathew Jacob Team India training at the Jawaharlal…
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Is Russia helping the Houthis in Yemen? If it’s true, it could lead to a major problem for shipping
Synopsis U.S. officials have raised alarms about Russia’s increasing involvement with the Houthi rebels in Yemen. While the Houthis have long been supported by Iran, recent reports suggest that Russia may be stepping in to aid the rebels, potentially supplying them with advanced targeting data and weapons. IANSHouthis in Yemen Concerns have grown over Russia’s…
