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Ben-Gurion University president: Iran strike has ‘far-reaching effects on Israeli science’
BEERSHEBA — In the early morning of June 19, an Iranian ballistic missile with a large explosive warhead struck Building 12 of the Soroka University Medical Center, injuring at least 80 people, destroying the hospital’s surgical ward, and causing...
Iran Remains Defiant as Millions Say Farewell to Martyrs of the 12-Day War
After the United States declares a ceasefire with Tehran, the genocide in Gaza continues Geostrategic Review On June 28, people in the Islamic Republic of Iran turned out in their millions to mourn the fallen leaders and fellow citizens who fell...

Iran cancels cooperation with the UN Nuclear Agency
The admission period for state universities in Moldova begins on July 21. As in previous years, candidates can submit their files online, through the government platform eadmitere.gov.md. Registration allows the candidate to choose up to three...

Iran readied to mine key Strait of Hormuz after Israel began strikes, say US sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Iranian military loaded naval mines onto vessels in the Persian Gulf last month, a move that intensified concerns in Washington that Tehran was gearing up to blockade the Strait of Hormuz following Israel’s strikes on...

Suspected Iran spies accused of plotting assassination of ‘senior figure’ in Israel
State prosecutors filed an indictment Thursday against two young men from Tiberias accused of carrying out missions on Iran’s behalf, including a plot to assassinate a “senior figure” in Israel. Another suspected spy was indicted on similar...

Media, monarchists, and the new battle for Iran's narrative
As Iran emerges from a major conflict with Israel, one of the most striking aspects was the open support of monarchist groups for the war, framing it as a historic chance to overthrow the Islamic Republic. Centred around Reza Pahlavi, son of the...

Jew or True?
Talking heads make fools of themselves when they hate Israel more than they love the truth. There are several individuals on the right who in the past seemed to be reasonable supporters of Israel. One can certainly find old clips where they praise...

Health funding cuts
The NIH (National Institutes of Health) has faced immense funding cuts since DOGE and RFK Jr came into the picture in January. They fund crucial health research to address cancer, diabetes, dementia and more. The funding also boosts the economy,...

Israelis dropped excess munitions from Iran strikes on Gaza
Citing sources from the Israeli air force, the Israeli newspaper Maariv said on Wednesday that the Israeli warplanes sent to carry out operations against Iran were not only equipped with air-to-air missiles but also with air-to-surface munitions....

Brazil hosts BRICS summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump’s ire
RIO DE JANEIRO – Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies Sunday and Monday during which pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by U.S. President...

Brazil hosts BRICS, cautious not to upset Trump administration
Rio de Janeiro: Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies Sunday and Monday during which pressing topics like Israel’s attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by US President...

World News | Brazil Hosts BRICS Summit, Eager to Avoid Provoking Trump's Ire
Rio de Janeiro, Jul 6 (AP) Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies Sunday and Monday during which pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by US...

Brazil hosts BRICS summit, eager to avoid provoking Trump’s ire on tariffs
Brazil will play host to a summit of the BRICS bloc of developing economies on Sunday and Monday (July 6 and 7, 2025) during which pressing topics like Israel's attack on Iran, the humanitarian crisis in Gaza and trade tariffs imposed by U.S....

Iran Says Will Continue Nuclear Talks with the US on One Condition
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Iran will continue nuclear negotiations with the United States (US) if there is a full guarantee that the US will not attack Iran during the negotiation process. This was emphasized by Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to...

Kerry Katona gives her views on Israel-Iran conflict in her latest magazine column as she details her fears on keeping her family safe
Kerry Katona has weighed in on the terrifying Israel-Iran conflict, insisting she's 'focusing on keeping her family safe'. In her weekly new! magazine column, Kerry, 44, admitted she's been 'really afraid' watching the war break out between...

Pilots who bombed Iran sites invited to White House for July Fourth
U.S. pilots who carried out the mission to bomb key nuclear sites in Iran were invited to mark the Fourth of July at the White House on Friday, multiple news outlets reported. Pilots flew B-2 Spirit stealth bombers, F-22 Raptor fighter aircraft...

Iran-Israel conflict emitted over 35,000 tonnes of CO2 in first 5 days
The first five days of the Iran-Israel war released more than 35,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO2), equivalent to emissions from 8,300 cars driven for a year, according to a new estimate by two researchers. A senior lecturer at Queen Mary...

Russia’s North-South Trade Corridor with Iran May Never Happen
As the Israel-Iran war comes to some sort of conclusion, Russia’s part in this has been much debated. Given its relationships with both sides, Russia’s role as a swift mediator was rejected by the Americans. Embroiled in its war and not...

Did Trump’s approval rating drop after the Iran strikes…
President Donald Trump's approval ratings have mostly head steady in recent weeks, some with rising approval and other dipping. Several polls released following his decision to bomb multiple nuclear sites in Iran, however, offer initial glimpses...

Before there were borders
ot much has been written about the role of Muslim, Hindu and Sikh philanthropists in developing educational and healthcare infrastructure in the Punjab’s Pothohar region during the pre-Partition era. During my over two decades of fieldwork in...