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WorldRoskomnadzor says Telegram still not complying with Russian laws
Moscow, Russia. Russia’s state communications regulator Roskomnadzor said on Wednesday that Telegram is still not complying with Russian laws, according to state-run news agency RIA. Regulator statement Roskomnadzor said Telegram remains out of compliance…
WorldTrump says Israel struck Iran’s South Pars gas field as energy facilities hit in Gulf
Washington, United States. U.S. President Donald Trump said Israel attacked Iran’s South Pars gas field in what he…
WorldMorningstar DBRS flags Iran-linked tensions as growing challenge for global insurers
Tehran, Iran. Rising geopolitical tensions centred on Iran are increasing concern in the global insurance sector, particularly for…
WorldSweden condemns Iran’s execution of Swedish citizen, summons Iranian ambassador
Stockholm, Sweden. Iran executed a Swedish citizen on Wednesday, Sweden’s foreign minister said, adding that she had summoned…
WorldSaudi Arabia says it intercepted four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh
Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed four ballistic missiles launched toward Riyadh on Wednesday,…
WorldSlovakia approves measure allowing higher diesel prices for foreign-plated cars
Bratislava, Slovakia. Slovakia’s government on Wednesday approved a resolution allowing service stations to set higher diesel prices for…
WorldBritain to buy extra missiles and expand support for Gulf partners amid Iranian attacks
London, United Kingdom. Britain said it was working to provide more support for its partners in the Gulf…
WorldIceland foreign minister says EU membership possible by 2028 if talks resume
Brussels, Belgium. Iceland’s Foreign Minister Thorgerdur Katrin Gunnarsdottir said she is optimistic Iceland could join the European Union…
WorldThousands rally in Istanbul for jailed mayor Imamoglu on anniversary of arrest
Istanbul, Turkey. Thousands of people gathered in central Istanbul on Wednesday to support jailed mayor Ekrem Imamoglu at…
WorldGabbard says Iran’s regime degraded but intact and still able to strike U.S. interests
Washington, United States. U.S. Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said Iran’s government has been largely degraded since…
WorldIsrael says it has doubled troops on Lebanon border and is searching evacuated villages
Eilon, Israel. Israel has more than doubled the number of troops along its border with Lebanon since March…