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Jun
23
2025
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Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel

Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel

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Iran Hangs Man Convicted Of Spying For Israel Iran’s judiciary said it executed on Monday a man found guilty of spying for Israel, as fighting between the two countries entered its 11th day. “Mohammad-Amin Mahdavi Shayesteh was hanged this morning for intelligence cooperation with the Zionist regime,” the judiciary said, using Iran’s term for Israel. Shayesteh was alleged to have had ties with Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. He was also convicted of collaborating with Iran International, a Persian-language TV channel based in London that is critical of the Iranian government. Iran considers the broadcaster to be linked to Israel.…
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Jun
23
2025
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Iran Threatened U.S With Activation Of Terror Cells – Report

Iran Threatened U.S With Activation Of Terror Cells – Report

International, Foreign Affairs, World News
Iran Threatened U.S. With Activation Of Terror Cells – Report Iran warned Washington on the activation of terrorist sleeper cells in the United States few days before the U.S. attack, NBC News reported on Monday, citing unnamed sources. U.S. President Donald Trump reportedly received a communiqué last week in which Iran threatened to activate such cells in the U.S. if Washington made a decision to attack Iran. The sources said the U.S. leader got the message through an intermediary at the G7 summit in Canada last week, the broadcaster reported. The U.S. struck three Iranian nuclear sites in Natanz, Fordow…
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Jun
22
2025
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Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S

Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S

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Why We Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites – U.S. The United States has justified its overnight airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities, accusing Tehran of deception and failed diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaking on Fox News, said Iran “played” the United States during recent nuclear negotiations, leaving President Donald Trump with no choice but to act. Rubio revealed that the U.S. had offered Iran the opportunity to maintain a civil nuclear programme under strict oversight, but Tehran rejected the offer and broke off communication for over a week. “They played us. They wouldn’t respond to our offers. They disappeared…
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Jun
18
2025
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US Democratic Party Grappling With Ideological Dissonance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

US Democratic Party Grappling With Ideological Dissonance – By Dr. Chukwuemeka Ifegwu Eke

Columns/Opinions/Letters, Foreign Affairs, International, World News
US Democratic Party Grappling with Ideological Dissonance Democrats have been accused of advancing policies characterized as fundamentally anti-American through systematic opposition to core national values, institutional subversion, and perceived betrayal of citizen interests. These allegations center on their purported rejection of constitutional principles (e.g., Second Amendment rights, immigration enforcement), obstruction of security initiatives (border control, counterterrorism), and symbolic defiance during national moments (refusing to applaud military service, childhood cancer survivors, or law enforcement in presidential addresses) . Critics further contend that Democratic leadership prioritizes globalist agendas—such as climate accords and multinational partnerships—over American economic sovereignty, while enabling cultural movements deemed…
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Jun
15
2025
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Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes

Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes

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Trump Threatens Massive US Retaliation If Iran Strikes Donald Trump warned Iran on Sunday that it would experience “the full strength” of the US military if it attacks the United States, reiterating that Washington “had nothing to do” with Israel’s strikes on Tehran’s nuclear and intelligence facilities. Israel’s operation, which began early Friday, has targeted Iranian nuclear and military sites, killing dozens of people including top army commanders and atomic scientists, according to Tehran. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to hit “every target of the ayatollah regime”, and Iran has retaliated with a deadly barrage of missiles. While…
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Jun
15
2025
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Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire

FGN, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, War, World News
Nigeria Condemns Israel’s Attack On Iran, Calls For Immediate Ceasefire The federal government has condemned Israel’s “pre-emptive” strike on Iran which triggered an escalation of hostilities between the two countries. On Friday, Israel launched a fusillade of attacks targeting Iran’s nuclear programme and military leadership. Israeli defence officials said the missiles killed members of Iran’s general staff, including Hossein Salami, commander-in chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard, and several senior nuclear scientists. In response, Iran unleashed ballistic missiles into Israeli territory as explosions were heard over Tel Aviv and Jerusalem on Friday night. In a statement on Saturday, Kimiebi Ebienfa,…
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Jun
09
2025
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Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch UEFA Nations League Trophy

Football, Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Sports, World News
Portugal Beat Spain In Tense Penalty Showdown To Clinch Nations League Trophy Portugal have lifted the UEFA Nations League trophy for the second time after a dramatic 5-3 penalty shootout victory over Spain. This follows a 2-2 draw at full-time and extra-time in a thrilling final held in Germany. The match, fiercely contested from start to finish, saw both teams create significant chances before settling matters from the spot. Portugal were flawless in the shootout, converting all five of their penalties, while Spain faltered, missing one of their four attempts. Spain struck first in the 21st minute through Martin Zubimendi,…
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Jun
09
2025
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Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In USA

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Plane Carrying 20 People Crashes In U.S A plane carrying 20 people crashed in the US state of Tennessee on Sunday, with some on board taken to hospital for injuries, according to state and federal officials. The Tennessee Highway Patrol said on X that its troopers were assisting police “at the scene of a plane crash on Old Shelbyville Road” “Some have been airlifted to nearby hospitals. This is an active scene,” it said, adding that more updates would follow. Pictures on social media showed a small, white plane with its nose buried into the grass and its tail broken…
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Jun
08
2025
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Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-Immigration Protesters In Los Angeles

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Trump Deploys 2,000 Soldiers Against Anti-immigration Protesters In Los Angeles President Donald Trump on Saturday signed a presidential order deploying 2,000 National Guardsmen to disperse anti-immigration protesters in Los Angeles, California. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt in a statement disclosed the development as immigration raids triggered protests in Los Angeles, California. Ms Leavitt said, “These operations are essential to halting and reversing the invasion of illegal criminals into the United States.’’ The White House spokesperson added, “In the wake of this violence, California’s feckless Democrat leaders have completely abdicated their responsibility to protect their citizens.” California governor Gavin Newsom…
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May
18
2025
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Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XlV Officially Installed

Foreign Affairs, News Flash, Religion, World News
Historic Day In Vatican As Pope Leo XIV Officially Installed Pope Leo XIV, the first US pontiff, made his debut tour of St Peter’s Square on Sunday in a popemobile, greeting tens of thousands of pilgrims and well-wishers ahead of his inauguration mass. Chicago-born Robert Francis Prevost, who became head of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics on May 8, stood in the white vehicle as it drove through cheering crowds, smiling, waving and making the sign of the cross. US Vice President JD Vance is among the hundreds of dignitaries due to attend the inauguration mass that begins at 10:00…
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