Former U.S. President Donald Trump is reported by The New York Times as having opposed an Israeli military strike on Iran’s nuclear facilities, favoring diplomatic discussions over military action.Israel developed its plan in May 2024 with the intent to postpone Iran’s nuclear weapon development for at least one year, but success required U.S. support both...
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Israeli Strikes Kill 23 in Gaza as Concern Grows Over Fate of US-Israeli Hostage
On Tuesday, Israeli airstrikes on Gaza claimed 23 lives according to local health officials as the Israeli-Hamas conflict escalated further into another deadly phase. The intensified bombardment comes amid growing uncertainty as to the fate of an American-Israeli citizen believed held hostage by Hamas militants. Israel Defense Forces (IDF) claims their attacks were targeted against...
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The Taliban Prohibited Afghan Girls from Attending School; Now Carpet Weaving Is Their Lifeline
Given that Taliban restrictions restricting girls’ education beyond sixth grade have rendered many Afghan girls financially insecure, many have turned to traditional carpet weaving as one means of supporting themselves and their families. Where once they aspired to become doctors, teachers or engineers; now many spend their days crafting intricate rugs in dimly lit rooms...
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Qatari and Iranian foreign ministers discuss Gaza in phone call
On Sunday, April 13th 2025, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al-Thani of Qatar met by phone with Iran’s Foreign Minister Dr. Abbas Araghchi to discuss escalating humanitarian needs in Gaza as well as regional tensions. Nournews of Qatar received details.According to Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, both diplomats emphasized the significance of strengthening bilateral...
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Beginning of World War 3? Three Key Conditions for Iran-U.S. Talks to Prevent Escalation
As tensions between Iran and the United States reach their highest point in decades, fears of a larger conflict–potentially even World War 3–have gripped the international community. The current crisis, characterized by combative military actions, cyberattacks and an increasingly threatening rhetoric and rhetoric, has brought both countries towards the edge of a full-blown war. But,...
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As U.S. and Iran Resume Nuclear Talks Amid Fresh Sanctions, Hopes for a Deal Hang in the Balance
Vienna — The United States and Iran resumed indirect nuclear talks this week in Vienna in an attempt to salvage a deal that would restrict Tehran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief, though fresh U.S. sanctions cast doubt over any breakthrough possibility. Just days before talks began, the Biden administration issued new sanctions targeting...
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Michelle Obama Dismisses Divorce Rumours
The former President Obama’s First Lady Michelle Obama has publicly dismissed the persistent rumors of a split in her union with ex-President Barack Obama, calling the allegations “baseless and offensive.” In a rare statement made public by Michelle Obama’s official press secretary, Michelle Obama addressed the buzzing social media chatter and tabloid news reports which...
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Global Markets Rebound After Trump Reversal, But 125% US Tariffs on China Take Effect
April 10 2025 The global markets for financial instruments experienced a dramatic rise today following a surprising policy change of the former U.S. President Donald Trump which slowed investors down after several weeks of increasing trade tensions. But the relief was offset by the formal introduction of new, hefty U.S. tariffs on Chinese items, which...